Honda has introduced its much-anticipated Elevate SUV in the Indian market, offering a competitive pricing range starting from Rs 11.00 lakh to Rs 16.00 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Elevate is equipped with a single petrol engine option and two gearbox choices, which it shares with the City sedan. Its variant lineup consists of four trims, mirroring that of the City. Below, we provide a detailed breakdown of the features available in each trim of the Honda Elevate:
Honda Elevate Variants and Pricing
- Honda Elevate is available in four trims: SV, V, VX, and ZX.
- A 121hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is standard across all trims, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Additionally, a 7-step CVT automatic gearbox is available on all trims except the base SV trim.
Honda Elevate Color Options
- Honda offers the Elevate in six monotone colors: Phoenix Orange Pearl, Obsidian Blue, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Meteoroid Gray Metallic.
- Notably, the orange, white, and red colors come with a dual-tone Crystal Black Pearl finish exclusively available on the top-spec ZX trim.
Honda Elevate Features by Trim
Honda Elevate SV: Rs 11.00 lakh
- Engine: 1.5 petrol MT
- LED projector headlamps
- LED daytime running lamps
- LED tail lights
- Integrated spoiler
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Body-colored ORVMs
- Chrome lining for windows
- Beige and black interior theme
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Keyless entry and go
- Steering-mounted controls
- Electric tailgate lock
- Follow-me-home headlamp function
- Electrical wing mirror adjustment
- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Air purifier
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjust
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Front armrest with storage
- 60:40 split rear seats
- Dual airbags
- Three-point seatbelts for four seats
- ABS with EBD
- Brake assist with override function
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with ESC
- ISOFIX mounts
- Hill-start assist
Honda Elevate V: Rs 12.11-13.21 lakh
- Engine: 1.5 petrol, MT/AT
- 16-inch steel wheels with covers
- Blacked-out B-pillar
- 8.0-inch touchscreen unit
- Connected car tech with Alexa compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Voice commands, Bluetooth
- Four-speaker sound system
- Paddle shifters (CVT only)
- Remote engine start (CVT only)
- Rearview camera with guidelines
Honda Elevate VX: Rs 13.50-14.60 lakh
- Engine: 1.5 petrol, MT/AT
- LED projector fog lamps
- Roof rails
- Single-pane sunroof with pinch guard
- 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Rear washer and wiper
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob
- Soft-touch lining on door pads
- Six-speaker sound system
- Automatic headlamps
- Auto electric folding wing mirrors
- Wireless phone charger
- Driver and passenger seat back pockets
- Ambient lighting
- Lane-watch camera
- Semi-analogue instrument cluster with 7.0-inch TFT display
- G-meter display
- Rear seat belt reminder
Honda Elevate ZX: Rs 14.90-16.00 lakh
- Engine: 1.5 petrol, MT/AT
- Chrome door handles
- Dual-tone brown and black interior
- Faux wood dashboard insert
- Leatherette upholstery
- Leatherette pads on dashboard, door pads
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Four speakers and four tweeters
- Honda Sensing ADAS suite
- Six airbags
- Auto-dimming IRVM
The Elevate offers a comprehensive set of features, even in its base SV trim, covering all the essentials. The VX trim provides excellent value for money with additional features. However, the top-spec ZX trim adds a few luxury features for an extra cost of Rs 1.40 lakh over the VX trim.
Honda Elevate Rivals
The Honda Elevate competes with several other SUVs in the Indian market, including the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross. It’s worth noting that among midsize SUVs with naturally aspirated petrol engines or lower-spec turbo-petrol units, the top-spec Elevate offers the most competitive starting price, with only the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun starting at a higher price point.
