2023 Honda Elevate launched in India – new B-segment SUV with 1.5L NA; 6MT or CVT; Honda Sensor
The Honda Elevate made its global debut in India as the brand re-enters the country’s SUV market – the CR-V and BR-V were offered previously but have since been phased out. The order book for Elevate will open in July, with prices to be announced shortly after – expected to start at Rs 1.05 million RM (RM58,518).
If you’re curious about the name, Honda says ‘Elevate’ symbolizes empowerment, liberation, discovery, flexibility, aspiration, transformation and evolution. Elevate will strike it in India’s highly competitive B-segment SUV market, which includes things like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taiwan, Skoda KushaqMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
In terms of dimensions, the Elevate has a length of 4,312 mm, a width of 1,790 mm, a height of 1,650 mm and a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. That gives it a similar footprint to Cretaceous and HR VUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU we have here, although the Honda model beats both when it comes to an extra 40 mm wheelbase. Other key metrics include 220 mm ground clearance and 458 liters of trunk space.
In terms of design, the Elevate sports a muscular body with a large front grille surrounded by relatively small headlights accompanied by a prominent chrome bar. The like CR-V The faceplate also has fog lights in the corners of the bumper and a fake skid plate near the bottom air intakes. Moving to the rear, we see L-shaped taillights reminiscent of what you’ll find on the WR-V, albeit with a border that connects the light clusters, while the lower bumper has a silver border and black.
Inside, the SUV has a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is located above the center vents and climate control, while next to it is the 7-inch instrument cluster display. Elsewhere, the center console has plenty of storage space, including two cup holders and a small pocket for the gearshift lever, with more space found under the armrest.
Available equipment includes Honda Connect telematics system with smart meter assist, 17-inch wheels, sunroof, reverse camera, Lane Tracking, Vehicle Stability Assist, Hill Start Assist and Honda Sensing suite, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist System, Automatic High Beams, Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lead Vehicle Departure Notification .
Under the bonnet, the Elevate is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated, 4-cylinder engine that produces 121 PS (119 hp or 89 kW) at 6,600 rpm and – 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The petrol-compliant DOHC i-VTEC mill, also found in the City, meets India’s Bharat Stage 6 emissions regulations and is paired with a 6-speed manual or CVT transmission for power. front wheel.
A hybrid powertrain will also be offered later using the same system found in the City Hybrid. This has a 1.5-liter Atkinson four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, and an electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) to deliver a total system output of 126 PS (124 hp or 93 kW). kW) and 253 Nm.
