Honda Elevate Black Editions Launched in India, Prices Start at Rs 15.31 Lakh

Honda Cars India has launched two new Black Editions of its popular SUV, the Elevate. The models, based on the top-spec ZX trim, feature a new Crystal Black Pearl exterior shade and some refined changes. The Black Edition manual is priced at Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom), while the CVT variant is available for Rs 16.73 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the Signature Black Edition, the most expensive model in the range, is priced at Rs 16.93 lakh (ex-showroom). This release marks a first for Honda in India, as the Elevate becomes the company’s inaugural model to offer a Black Edition variant. Reservations for the SUVs have officially begun, with the CVT variants expected to be delivered in January, while deliveries for the manual variants will commence in February.

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Honda Elevate: New Updates

The Elevate Black Edition and Signature Black Edition introduce distinctive cosmetic changes that set them apart from the regular models. The highlight is an exclusive all-black exterior finish, accompanied by design tweaks such as black alloy wheels with matching nuts, chrome detailing on the upper grille, and silver accents on the skid plates, door trim, and roof rails. The "Black Edition" and "Signature Edition" emblems are also shown on the tailgate and front fender of the Black and Signature Black edition models, respectively.

Inside, the variants feature a sleek all-black interior theme. They come equipped with black leatherette upholstery featuring matching stitching, black PVC-wrapped door pads and armrests, and a blacked-out dashboard that reinforces the edition's exclusive character. The Signature Black Edition also adds seven-colour ambient lighting to elevate the cabin's aesthetic appeal.

Honda Elevate: Feature Suite

As far as amenities are concerned, the Honda model can be had with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, a wireless charging pad, a 7.0-inch full-colour TFT instrument cluster, and Honda Connect. It also features premium brown leatherette upholstery and soft-touch materials on the doors and dashboard. For safety, the Elevate is fitted with an ADAS suite, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, a multi-angle rearview camera, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX rear seats with lower anchors and a top tether. It is worth noting that feature availability depends on the chosen trim level.

Honda Elevate: Powertrain Options

The Honda Elevate is offered in four trims: SV, V, VX, and ZX. The special Black Edition retains the same mechanical setup as the standard model. It features a single powertrain option – a 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol unit shared with the City sedan. This engine generates 120bhp of maximum power at 6,600rpm and 145Nm of peak torque at 4,300rpm. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual gearbox, standard across all trims, and a seven-speed CVT available on the V, VX, and ZX variants. Honda claims a fuel efficiency of 15.31km/l for the manual transmission and 16.92km/l for the CVT version.

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When it comes to market rivalry, the SUV competes with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, and Tata Nexon.