If you're eyeing a midsize SUV that balances price and features, the latest Honda Elevate facelift drops in at ₹11.80 lakh ex‑showroom, unchanged from the 2023 model. It still roars with a 1.5‑litre naturally aspirated four‑cycle that churns out 121 hp and 145 Nm, coupled with either a 6‑speed manual or CVT gearbox that promises 15.31 kpl and 16.61 kpl respectively. Pre‑bookings opened on October 1, with delivery slated for the coming weeks.
The interior feels like a step up; now all seats—front and rear—are ventilated, a first for this segment. A 360‑degree camera, front parking sensors, and a capacitive‑touch rear LED reading lamp add to the convenience, while the CVT variants get an electronic parking brake with auto‑hold. Honda has also slipped in ambient lighting across higher trims and tweaked the dashboard from faux‑wood to white leatherette, giving the cabin a cleaner look.
On the outside, the Elevate keeps its silhouette but swaps the LED strip for a segmented DRL that ties into a new mesh grille finished in gloss‑black. Fog‑lamp housings now match the body colour, and the rear sport a unified LED bar linking the tail lamps. A fresh Nordic Forest Pearl shade appears in both mono‑tone and dual‑tone, and body cladding moves from matte to gloss‑black for a sharper edge.
Safety gets a lift too: rear disc brakes and a low‑speed adaptive cruise control fall under the Honda Sensing ADAS suite. The SUV still packs 10.25‑inch infotainment, a semi‑digital cluster, a single‑pane sunroof, lane‑watch camera, wireless charging and six airbags. In the crowded mid‑size SUV arena it will go head‑to‑head with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and Maruti Grand Vitara.
For those ready to book, the facelift is available starting October 1, with deliveries expected to roll out a few weeks later. Keep an eye on city‑wise release slots, as the rollout will likely start in metros before expanding to smaller markets.