Honda’s new SUV will be the first Japanese brand new model for India since 2017
The Japanese auto giant has unveiled an all-new Honda Elevate SUV. It is India’s first Honda SUV not to use the traditional ‘R-V’ nomenclature, and it is also the brand’s first all-new vehicle after a long six-year wait. Bookings for the Elevate will begin in July, with a planned launch in September.
An Impressive Design
The Honda Elevate features a bold, boxy design language with a touch of crossover appeal. The SUV will have a huge grille, stylish LED headlights and daytime running lights, and a sleek bumper with grey elements.
On the side, the Elevate has a traditional SUV look with body cladding and squared wheel arches, but here the crossover look is more evident. Mount his ORVM, usually on the A-pillar, to the door panel. Completing the look are 17-inch diamond-cut black and silver alloy wheels.
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The rear profile is fitted with a set of elegant LED taillights with connecting reflector elements that house the Honda logo. The body panels continue from the wheel arches to the rear bumper, where gray elements are also added.
Premium greeted Interior
Honda moved away from the City’s outdated and simplistic interior design in favour of offering a more premium and stylish experience. Inside, you’ll be greeted by an uncluttered black-and-brown two-tone dashboard, while leather-like upholstery adds a touch of luxury.
The Elevate is feature-rich with amenities such as an electric sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, and a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster.
Safety feature!
Safety features on the Elevate SUV include six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control (AT only) and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Radar-based ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and high beam assistant also ensure active safety.
Powertrains
The Elevate is powered by City’s 1.5-litre petrol engine, producing a similar 121 hp and 145 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a CVT automatic transmission, the latter also equipped with paddle shifters. Like many contemporaries in this segment, Honda’s SUV will not be offered a diesel engine. Honda could also later offer its 1.5-litre engine with Strong Hybrid technology, as seen in the City Hybrid.
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Competitors And Price
As previously mentioned, pricing for the Honda Elevate will be announced later in September this year. Pricing is expected to start at INR 12 Lakh (excluding showrooms). The SUV will compete with classic cars such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigan, Skoda Kushak, Marti Grand Vitara, Toyota High Rider and MG Aster.
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