Honda Elevate Facelift Launched at Rs 11.80 Lakh: Variant-Wise Prices, New Features and Which to Buy

Honda has launched the facelifted Elevate on 6 October 2026 at Rs 11.80 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base SV manual, rising to Rs 18.40 lakh for the ZX+ Black CVT. The engine is unchanged, but the feature list finally catches up with the segment, with ventilated rear seats, a 360 degree camera and adaptive cruise on the CVT. If you read our preview last month, this is the confirmed picture: real prices, what is new, and which variant actually makes sense.

Honda Elevate facelift variant-wise prices

There are six trims. The base SV comes only with the manual gearbox, and every other trim offers the CVT for a near-flat premium of about Rs 1.5 lakh. All prices below are ex-showroom, introductory, as reported at launch.

The biggest jumps are V to VX (Rs 1.64 lakh) and VX to ZX (Rs 1.46 lakh). The ZX+ Black adds only Rs 10,000 over the regular ZX+, so if you like the darker look it is an easy add.

What is new on the 2026 Elevate

Design

• Segmented LED DRL strip and a revised gloss-black grille
• Full-width rear LED light bar
• Gloss-black body cladding
• New Nordic Forest Pearl paint shade

Features

• Rear seat ventilation, which Honda calls a first in the segment
• Powered and ventilated front seats
• 360 degree camera plus front parking sensors
• Rear disc brakes
• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow (CVT)
• Ambient lighting on higher trims, a PM2.5 cabin filter and improved sound insulation

Carried over are the 10.25-inch touchscreen, the semi-digital instrument cluster, a single-pane sunroof, six airbags and the wireless charger. The screen is smaller than the dual 12.3-inch setup on the new Seltos, so owners who want a bigger phone-mirroring experience often add a wireless CarPlay video box that runs streaming apps on the existing display.

Engine and mileage

Nothing changes under the bonnet. It is the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making about 119 to 121 hp (sources differ slightly) and 145 Nm, with a 6-speed manual or CVT. ARAI figures are 15.31 kmpl for the manual and 16.61 kmpl for the CVT. There is still no turbo, no diesel and no hybrid, which is the Elevate's biggest gap against rivals.

Elevate facelift vs Creta, Seltos, Kushaq and Grand Vitara

We checked current starting prices of the main rivals on CarWale model pages in October 2026. The Toyota Hyryder is also a direct rival, but we have left it out of the table as we could not confirm its current price at the time of writing.

On paper the Elevate now has the highest entry price in this group, roughly Rs 80,000 to Rs 1.1 lakh above the others. At the top end, though, it is the cheapest, with the ZX+ Black CVT about Rs 2 lakh below a fully loaded Creta and well below the top Seltos. That makes the upper trims, not the base car, the better value story.

Which Elevate facelift variant should you buy?

• Tight budget: V MT at Rs 12.29 lakh. Only Rs 49,000 over SV, and it unlocks the CVT option if you want it.
• Best balance: VX MT at Rs 13.93 lakh or VX CVT at Rs 15.39 lakh. Strong value in the middle of the range.
• Highway and city traffic: ZX+ CVT at Rs 18.30 lakh, since adaptive cruise with low-speed follow and EPB with auto-hold come with the CVT.
• Style first: ZX+ Black, only Rs 10,000 more than ZX+.

Feature allocation for rear seat ventilation, ambient lighting and the 360 camera differs by trim, so confirm the exact list in the official brochure or at the dealer before you book.

Whichever trim you pick, a few basics protect a new SUV from day one. A 2K dash camera records evidence in case of an insurance claim, a jump starter with tyre inflator saves you from a flat battery or a soft tyre on a long drive, and a long-lasting car perfume keeps the cabin fresh. If you park outdoors, we also stock an Elevate-specific waterproof cover, though only a couple are left.

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Key takeaways

• Launched 6 October 2026 at Rs 11.80 lakh to Rs 18.40 lakh, ex-showroom.
• CVT costs about Rs 1.5 lakh more on every trim; SV is manual only.
• New: ventilated rear seats, 360 camera, rear discs, adaptive cruise and EPB with auto-hold on CVT.
• Engine unchanged: 1.5 petrol, 145 Nm, 15.31 to 16.61 kmpl ARAI.
• Highest entry price among rivals, but lowest top-end price. Keep the cabin fresh with a cordless car vacuum.

Prices of Autofy accessories mentioned are Autofy store prices as of 7 October 2026, inclusive of taxes, and may change. Car prices are ex-showroom and introductory.

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