A teaser for the upcoming Honda Elevate mid-size SUV, which will go up against the well-liked Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos, has been released by Honda Cars India. On June 6, it will have its international debut.
A brief about Honda Elevate, a competitor to the Hyundai Creta, will not have a panoramic sunroof and will make its global debut on June 6
A panoramic sunroof, which is present in the Creta and the Grand Vitara, is absent from the Elevate. An electric sunroof, similar to the Seltos’, will be added to the SUV.
The Elevate mid-size SUV will be Honda’s third volume pillar, following the City mid-size sedan and the Amaze compact sedan. It will be made available in India before to the start of the holiday season. Additionally, it will make its market debut in India.
Given that its competitors are priced in the same category, the Honda Elevate is anticipated to cost between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. For comparison, the prices for the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos are respectively between Rs. 10.87 lakh and Rs. 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom), Rs. 10.70 lakh and Rs. 19.95 lakh, and Rs. 10.89 lakh and Rs. 19.65 lakh.
The Elevate is anticipated to provide a variety of engine configurations, including City. The vehicle will be powered by a 1.5-liter VTEC DOHC petrol engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed CVT, producing a maximum of 121PS and 145Nm of peak torque. It is also rumoured to include a hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle petrol engine (126PS maximum power and 253Nm peak torque), which is coupled to a self-charging, two-motor e-CVT system.
The Honda Elevate will come with features including 17-inch alloy wheels and LED headlamps, DRLs, and taillamps. A touchscreen infotainment system, digital metre panel, automated climate control, wireless charger, and ventilated seats are just a few of the amenities that will be available in the cabin.
