Honda Elevate Prices Hiked by up to Rs 58,000 in India, Check Revised Prices Here

Honda Cars India has announced an increase in the prices for the Elevate SUV, with the quantum of the price hike ranging up to Rs 58,000. This is the first price hike for the Elevate since the launch of the compact SUV in September last year at an introductory price of Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). The new price now starts at Rs 11.58 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level SV MT, reflecting an increase of Rs 58,000. Meanwhile, the prices of all other variants have gone up by a uniform Rs 20,000. Available in 4 different trim levels – SV, V, VX, and ZX, the Elevate now stands between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.48 lakh (ex-showroom). Now, let's have a proper look at the pricing of the SUV:

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Note that the Elevate also comes in pearl colour options (Obsidian Blue Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, and Phoenix Orange Pearl), costing an extra Rs 8,000. For those unaware, India is the first country to manufacture and sell the all-new Elevate globally. In December 2023, the Elevate surpassed the 20,000-unit sales milestone in just 100 days since its launch. 

Honda Elevate: Powertrain

The mid-size SUV is on sale with a single engine – a 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol unit, which also powers the City sedan. This engine is capable of churning out 119bhp and 145Nm of peak torque. On offer are two transmission options: a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed CVT. The former is standard on all 4 trims, while the latter is offered only across the V, VX, and ZX variants. The Honda Elevate is not offered with a diesel powertrain; however, a 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid motor from the City is on the cards and could be offered at a later date. 

Honda Elevate: Exterior, Interior

The exterior design aligns with Honda's current global design language, which includes a large grille with the Honda logo, slender and sharp headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED Turn indicators, diamond-cut R17 alloy wheels, and LED taillamps. Inside, the car features a 10.25-inch LCD touch-screen, a 7.0-inch full-colour TFT instrument panel, Honda Connect, and a wireless phone charger. Other bits include rich brown leatherette upholstery, soft-touch door, dashboard trimmings, etc.

For safety, the Elevate is equipped with an ADAS suite, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, a multi-angle rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX-compatible rear side seats with lower anchorages & top tether.

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In terms of market rivalry, the Elevate goes up against the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, and Tata Nexon.