Honda Elevate debuts with 120hp engine and ADAS safety features
Japanese automaker Honda has finally unveiled its Elevate mid-size SUV in India. Its bookings will commence in July and will be launched this festive season. As for the highlights, the car has a stylish appearance and a spacious cabin loaded with tech-based facilities. Under the hood, it is offered with a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, petrol engine borrowed from the City sedan available here.
Why does this story matter?
The mid-size SUV segment in India is rapidly growing, and Honda wants a piece of it. The new Elevate model will aid it in achieving its goal. The car sits on the same platform as the City sedan, and shall also be sold internationally too. Here, the four-wheeler will go against rivals such as Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
The car has roof rails and alloy rims
Honda Elevate sports a large black grille, LED headlights with integrated DRLs, a flat bonnet with curved edges, and a bumper-mounted wide air dam. It is flanked by roof rails, door-mounted ORVMs, black pillars, and 16-inch alloy wheels. A shark-fin antenna, wrap-around taillamps (a combination of bulb and LED units), a raked windscreen, and a window wiper, grace the rear end.
What about its dimensions?
The Honda Elevate mid-size SUV has a length of 4,312mm, a wheelbase of 2,650mm, a width of 1,790mm, and a height of 1,650mm which is almost similar to CRETA's figures. The four-wheeler offers a ground clearance of 220mm, which is higher than the CRETA which stands at 190mm off the ground. The car also delivers a boot space of 458 liters.
It runs on a 1.5-liter engine
Honda Elevate is backed by a 1.5-liter, DOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine that makes 120hp of power and 145Nm of torque. The mill is linked to a 6-speed manual and a CVT gearbox for handling transmission duties.
A sunroof and multiple airbags are available inside
The Honda Elevate offers a spacious five-seater cabin with a single-pane sunroof, auto climate control, cruise control, USB chargers, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It houses a digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Multiple airbags, ABS, EBD, and a Honda Sensing ADAS suite ensure the safety of the passengers.
Honda Elevate: Pricing and availability
The pricing and availability details of the Honda Elevate in India will be disclosed at the time of its launch. However, it is expected to carry a starting price tag of around Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom).
