Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has exciting news for prospective C-SUV buyers. The company has started the production of its Hyundai Crete-rivalling mid-size SUV, the Honda Elevate, at its Tapukara-based facility in Rajasthan. With this, India becomes the first country to produce the global model. It’s noteworthy that The Elevate boasts a high localization level of over 90%.
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Honda Elevate Launch and Pre-Bookings
September 2023 is when Honda plans to introduce the all-new compact SUV to the Indian market. The carmaker has already commenced pre-launch bookings for the Elevate. Interested buyers can pre-order the new model to escape potentially high waiting periods later. The Elevate is the logical successor to the BR-V, which was on sale from 2016-2020. The new model, though, feels like a great attempt at cracking the highly competitive compact SUV market. It will go on to rival a range of SUVs, including the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun. Prices will be out only at the time of the launch. That said, expect the new SUV to be priced close to the City.
Design & Interior
The Honda Elevate looks quite bold and should look as modern as any other mid-size SUV. Thanks to a large grille, the SUV’s front face exudes boldness, while the crisp character lines add an element of dynamism. The rear impresses with its clean look while the connected taillamps are in sync with the latest styling trends. Inside, the Elevate offers a sufficiently spacious interior cabin. Planned as per Honda’s “Man Maximum Machine Minimum” philosophy, the Honda Elevate offers segment-best wheelbase. Even the boot space, at 458-litre, is pretty generous for a vehicle of this dimensions.
The Honda Elevate will be available in a wide variety of colors, including single-tone and dual-tone options. The color palette includes-
- Phoenix Orange Pearl (New)
- Obsidian Blue Pearl
- Radiant Red Metallic
- Platinum White Pearl
- Golden Brown Metallic
- Lunar Silver Metallic
- Meteoroid Gray Metallic
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Specifications
Under the hood, the Honda Elevate features a 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine featuring VTC (Variable Timing Control) technology. The engine is available el with two transmission options- a 6-speed manual and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The motor offers a maximum power of 89 kW (121 PS) and a peak torque of 145 Nm. An all-electric version is in the offing, while the SUV could even receive the City’s strong-hybrid iHEV setup in future.
| Specs | Honda Elevate |
| Engine | 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol |
| Power | 121 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 6-speed MT / CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Mileage (Manual) | 15.31 km/l (Manual), 16.92 km/l (CVT) |
| Length | 4,312 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Boot Space | 458-litre |
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Honda Elevate Safety Features
Honda Elevate’s monocoque is built using ACE (Advanced Compatibility Engineering). This technology focusses on use of high tensile steel to optimize crash safety. The SUV’s frame is capable of dispersing the forces from a front collision a wider area. This minimizes the penetration of forces into the cabin, thereby keeping the occupants safe. The Elevate even offers Honda Sensing ADAS. The safety suite includes-
- Collision Mitigation Braking
- Lane Keep Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Departure Mitigation
Other key safety features include –
- 6 Airbags
- Hill Start Assist
- Vehicle stability assist
- Agile handling assist
- ABS with EBD
- Rear parking sensors and camera
- Emergency stop signal
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Speaking on the occasion, Mr Takuya Tsumura, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said “Today is a significant milestone in our SUV endeavor as we commence production of our hugely anticipated Honda Elevate at our Tapukara facility in India. Ever since its global unveiling, the Elevate has received an overwhelming response from customers nationwide. We are extremely proud to be the first country to start the mass production of Elevate and are confident that it will quickly become an important pillar of our business, fostering stronger connections with customers and attracting new members to our Honda family. We are excited about the prospects that lie ahead and the impact this model will have on our brand.”
