Honda Elevate SUV Hits 1 Lakh Unit Sales Milestone in India

Honda has announced that the Elevate has crossed the one lakh sales milestone, achieving this feat 18 months after its launch. As of January this year, Honda recorded domestic sales of 53,326 units, while exports reached 47,653 units, with shipments sent to markets like Nepal, Japan, Bhutan, and South Africa. Remarkably, the Elevate is the first India-built Honda model to be exported to Japan. The automaker also disclosed that more than half of the buyers opted for the range-topping ZX trim, while a staggering 80% preferred the CVT transmission variant.

The model is offered in eight exterior shades, including Radiant Red Metallic, Golden Brown, Obsidian Blue, Metallic Meteoroid, Phoenix Orange Pearl, Gray Metallic, Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl. Notably, Platinum White Pearl has emerged as the most sought-after paint job, accounting for over 35% of total sales.

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Sharing his thoughts on the achievement, Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, '1 lakh cumulative sales milestone for Elevate is a proud moment for all of us which has solidified Honda’s presence in India’s domestic SUV market and also strong export business from India. The model since its global debut has garnered exceptional admiration and acceptance among customers across age profiles for its bold styling, comfortable in-cabin experience, exceptional ‘Fun to Drive’ dynamics, and advanced safety package. The Elevate export volume to Japan not only expanded its global reach but also reinforced our Indian manufacturing prowess and global competitiveness. We would like to thank our customers across markets for the love and trust they have shown for the brand and for choosing the Elevate as their trusted partner.'

Honda Elevate: Under the Hood

The Honda SUV is offered in four trims – SV, V, VX, and ZX – featuring a single powertrain option: a 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol engine. Delivering 120bhp of maximum power and 145Nm of peak torque, this engine is paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed CVT. The manual gearbox comes as standard across all variants, while the CVT is available on the V, VX, and ZX models.

Honda Elevate: Interior Features

In terms of features, the Elevate boasts a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch full-colour TFT instrument cluster, a wireless phone charger, and Honda Connect. Premium touches include brown leatherette upholstery, soft-touch dashboard trims, and refined door panels. On the safety front, the SUV is equipped with an ADAS suite, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, a multi-angle rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX rear seats with lower anchors and top tethers. Feature availability varies by trim level.

The Honda Elevate is priced between Rs 11.91 lakh for the base SV MT and Rs 16.73 lakh for the fully loaded ZX CVT. Expanding the lineup, Honda previously introduced the Signature Black Edition, which is exclusively based on the ZX variant. Prices are ex-showroom.

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Competing in the midsize SUV segment, it rivals models such as the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, and Tata Nexon.