completely new Honda forklift was revealed in India, touted as a new global SUV based on the City roadster.
Scheduled to launch later this year, the Elevate will initially be made in India for the domestic market, although Honda says the India division “aims to serve as an important export hub”. important for the new model to arrive in other parts of the world, serving the global demand for SUVs.”
While the e:HEV petrol-electric hybrid version has not been confirmed with 1.5 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine 89kW/145Nm Available at launch, Honda has confirmed a battery-powered version of the Elevate is scheduled to launch within the next three years.
Furthermore, the Elevate is one of five new “premium SUVs” from Honda that will launch in the Indian market by 2030.
Measure 4312mm . long, 1790mm . wide And 1650mm . highwith one Wheelbase 2650mm; The Honda Elevate is 23mm shorter but 60mm taller than the HR-V we have in Australia, with a 40mm longer wheelbase. It is also running very high 220mm Clearance.
Available LED headlights and taillights reinforce the upright and boxy exterior design, with available 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels filling the arches.
Inside, the “Progress and Protect” cabin design comes in two tones of brown and black, with a focus on comfort and practicality.
Honda claims the Elevate offers “a class-leading wheelbase, a baton body with headroom, generous knee and legroom”, while the trunk is ergonomically sized. 458 liters.
Display technology includes a 7.0-inch TFT digital instrument cluster in front of the driver, enhanced by a larger 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system that offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. wireless.
Other available features include:
- Electric sunroof
- rear shelf
- cup holder
- 1L bottle holder at the door
- 60:40 . folding rear seats
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Auto lock walking
- 12V power socket front and rear
- Rear climate control, air vents
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The Elevate will be available at launch with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC naturally aspirated petrol engine developing 89kW and 145Nm – the latter available from 4300-6600rpm.
Six-speed manual and CVT automatic transmission options are available, with Honda balancing “drive exhilaration” with fuel efficiency and emissions. It’s unclear if the Elevate will offer an all-wheel drive (AWD) option.
The Elevate also features a suite of Honda Sensing active safety technologies, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, Lane Departure Mitigation, lane keep assist, and Vehicle Departure Notification. automatic headlights and headlights.
In addition to Honda Sensing technology, other available features include a Lane Watch blind spot camera system, a reversing camera, ISOFIX anchor points and six airbags.
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Honda Australia hasn’t confirmed if we’ll see the Elevate in Australia anytime soon, but the new model’s “global” push and focus on Asia-Pacific could see it introduced in the future. .
Its place in the local lineup remains unclear, given its similar dimensions to the HR-V, although its burgeoning market angle could see it as a more affordable alternative to the HR-V. and the higher-end ZR-V originated in Japan.
Of particular interest is the upcoming electric version, which could be one of the first Honda cars to come to Australia under the new e:N sub-brand.
Company’s local branch speak auto expert in November 2021, electric vehicles will not be in Honda Australia’s plans for “at least 18 months”, although the arrival of e:Ny1 based on HR-V for Europe – was subsequently excluded from our market – suggesting we could wait a little longer.
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