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Which variant of the 2026 Honda Elevate facelift should you buy?

The updated Elevate comes in up to six trims, a single petrol engine and the choice of manual and CVT gearboxes.
3 min read•6 Oct '26
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2026 Honda Elevate Facelift variants

Honda has given the Elevate its first major update since the midsize SUV’s introduction in India in 2023. The facelift brings new lighting signatures, plus a revised grille and slightly updated bumpers on the outside. Inside, the cabin gains new features and a more premium feel. Prices for the Elevate facelift range between Rs 11.80 lakh and Rs 18.30 lakh (ex-showroom). Let’s now look at the different variants and powertrain specs.

2026 Honda Elevate facelift variants and powertrain

Honda has carried over the Elevate's sole engine option with the facelift. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol mill continues to produce 121hp and 145Nm of torque. It can be had with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. The claimed mileage of the 2026 Elevate facelift is 15.31kpl for the manual and 16.61kpl for the CVT.

Honda has also introduced a new top-spec ZX+ trim, which means the Elevate facelift is available in 5 trims. The base SV trim is only offered with the manual gearbox, while the other four get both the CVT option as well. Here's a look at the full variant spread and prices of the Honda Elevate facelift:

2026 Honda Elevate facelift variants
MT (in Rs, lakh)
CVT (in Rs, lakh)
SV
11.80
-
V
12.29
13.79
VX
13.93
15.39
ZX
15.39
16.89
ZX+
16.80
18.30

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

2026 Honda Elevate facelift colours

The 2026 Honda Elevate facelift comes in a new Nordic Forest Pearl colour, adding to the 6 existing options. The latter include Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Meteoroid Grey Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl. Shades such as Nordic Forest, Radiant Red and Platinum White can also be had with a dual-tone finish and a black roof. However, the dual-tone and pearl options cost extra. On the inside, the 2026 Elevate comes in either a two-tone ivory/black or an all-black theme.

All that said, let's look at the trim-wise features split of the 2026 Honda Elevate facelift.

2026 Elevate facelift SV

Price: Rs 11.80 lakh

  • LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs
  • LED tail-lamps
  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Rear spoiler
  • Ivory and black interior
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Keyless entry with push-button ignition
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear AC vents
  • PM2.5 filter
  • Electrically adjustable ORVMs
  • Tilt & telescopic steering
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Part-digital instrument cluster with 7-inch MID
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Front centre armrest with storage
  • 60:40 split-folding rear seats
  • 6 airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill-start assist
  • Rear parking sensors
  • ISOFIX child-seat anchors
  • 3-point seatbelts and seatbelt reminders for all seats

 

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2026 Elevate facelift V

Price: Rs 12.29 lakh – Rs 13.79 lakh

  • 16-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Parcel tray
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 4-speaker audio system
  • Honda Connect connected-car tech
  • 3 USB ports
  • Multi-angle rear-view camera
  • Rear defogger
  • Paddle shifters (CVT only)
  • Remote engine start (CVT only)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold (CVT only)
  • All-wheel disc brakes (CVT only)

 

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2026 Elevate facelift VX

Price: Rs 13.93 lakh – Rs 15.39 lakh

  • 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Signature LED light bars
  • LED projector fog lamps
  • Auto-folding ORVMs
  • Walk-away auto lock
  • Single-pane sunroof
  • Orange ambient lighting
  • Touch-sensitive LED spot lamps
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Soft-touch padding on doors and armrest
  • Front seat-back pocket
  • Driver and co-driver vanity lights
  • AQI display with auto-clean function
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • Wireless phone charger
  • LaneWatch camera
  • Auto headlamps
  • Rear wiper and washer

 

2026 Elevate facelift ZX

Price: Rs 15.39 lakh – Rs 16.89 lakh

  • 17-inch alloys in Berlina Black and Dark Clear
  • Leatherette seat upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment
  • 8-speaker audio system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Low-speed follow (CVT only)
  • Lead-car departure alert
  • Collision-mitigation braking
  • Lane-keep assist
  • Road-departure mitigation
  • Auto high beam
  • Auto-dimming IRVM
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders

 

2026 Elevate facelift ZX+

Price: Rs 16.80 lakh – Rs 18.30 lakh

  • Dual-tone colours
  • Powered front seats (8-way driver, 4-way passenger)
  • Ventilated rear seats
  • 360-degree camera
  • Front parking sensors

Which variant of the 2026 Honda Elevate facelift should you buy?

With an attractive price tag for the segment, the ZX trim of the 2026 Honda Elevate offers plenty of premium features for the money. It also offers a better touchscreen and seat upholstery, along with an ADAS suite.

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