Honda has launched the much-awaited Elevate SUV in India, with prices ranging between Rs 11 lakh-16 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it is available with a sole petrol engine and two gearbox options, which it shares with the City sedan. Its variant line-up, consisting of four trims, is also identical to that of the City. Here, we take a close look at all the features that you’ll get with each trim of the Honda Elevate.
- Honda Elevate is available in SV, V, VX and ZX trims
- Automatic gearbox available on all but base trim
- Unlike City, ADAS is limited to top-spec ZX trim
Honda Elevate variants explained
The Honda Elevate is available in four trims – SV, V, VX and ZX. The 121hp, 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard on all trims, while the 7-step CVT automatic gearbox is available on all but the base trim.
Honda is offering the Elevate in six monotone colours – Phoenix Orange Pearl, Obsidian Blue, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Meteoroid Gray Metallic. Of these, the orange, white, and red are also available with a dual-tone Crystal Black Pearl finish, albeit only on the top-spec ZX trim.
Here’s what features each trim gets you:
Honda Elevate SV: Rs 11.00 lakh
Engine: 1.5 petrol MT
- LED projector headlamps
- LED daytime running lamps
- LED tail-lights
- Integrated spoiler
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Body coloured ORVMs
- Chrome lining for windows
- Beige and black interior theme
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Keyless entry and go
- Steering-mounted controls
- Electric tailgate lock
- Follow-me-home headlamp function
- Electrical wing mirror adjustment
- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Air purifier
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjust
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Front armrest with storage
- 60:40 split rear seats
- Dual airbags
- Three-point seatbelts for four seats
- ABS with EBD
- Brake assist with override function
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with ESC
- ISOFIX mounts
- Hill-start assist
Honda Elevate V: Rs 12.11 lakh-13.21 lakh
Engine – 1.5 petrol, MT/AT
- 16-inch steel wheels with covers
- Blacked-out B-pillar
- 8.0-inch touchscreen unit
- Connected car tech with Alexa compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Voice commands, Bluetooth
- Four-speaker sound system
- Paddle shifters (CVT only)
- Remote engine start (CVT only)
- Rear view camera with guidelines
Honda Elevate VX: Rs 13.50 lakh-14.60 lakh
Engine – 1.5 petrol, MT/AT
- LED projector fog lamps
- Roof rails
- Single-pane sunroof with pinch guard
- 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Rear washer and wiper
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob
- Soft-touch lining on door pads
- Six-speaker sound system
- Automatic headlamps
- Auto electric folding wing mirrors
- Wireless phone charger
- Driver and passenger seat back pockets
- Ambient lighting
- Lane-watch camera
- Semi-analogue instrument cluster with 7.0-inch TFT display
- G-meter display
- Rear seat belt reminder
Honda Elevate ZX: Rs 14.90 lakh-16.00 lakh
Engine – 1.5 petrol, MT/AT
- Chrome door handles
- Dual-tone brown and black interior
- Faux wood dashboard insert
- Leatherette upholstery
- Leatherette pads on dashboard, door pads
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Four speakers and four tweeters
- Honda Sensing ADAS suite
- Six airbags
- Auto-dimming IRVM
The Elevate comes quite well-equipped even in its base SV trim, covering all the essentials, and only misses out on a touchscreen infotainment system. The VX trim promises great value for money with all necessities and then some. However, the top-spec ZX trim only adds a few feel-good features for a premium of Rs 1.40 lakh over the VX trim.
Honda Elevate rivals
The Elevate rivals the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross. Compared to other midsize SUVs that get naturally aspirated petrol engines or lower-spec turbo-petrol units, the top-spec Elevate is the most affordable of the lot; only the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun have a higher starting price though.
