Honda Elevate price, variants explained

Second-from-top VX trim covers most niceties, although 10.25-inch touchscreen, six airbags and ADAS are limited to top-spec ZX.

Published On Sep 05, 2023 10:00:00 AM

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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.

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