- A bolder design, refreshed cabin loaded with new-age features bring a bold new expression to Honda’s mid-size SUV
Bold new exterior featuring a new Bold Mesh Grille, Distinct and Rugged Tri-Bar Signature LED Position Lights, Full-width Connected Signature LED Tail Lamp, Gloss Black Styling, and newly finished 17-inch Diamond Cut Alloys with Clear Dark Finish.
Enhanced cabin with new Premium Dual Tone Ivory-Black cabin with soft touch finish, Gloss Black elements, Premium Leather upholstery, Front & Rear seats with Active Ventilation System, Wrap-Around Ambient Lighting (Active Orange), Electrostatic Touch LED Cabin Light, USB-C charging ports in front and rear and a quieter & more comfortable driving experience
Advanced Safety and Convenience with 360° Surround Vision Camera (Multi View), Power adjustable Front seats (Driver 8-way, CO-driver 4-way), PM2.5 AQI indicator, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Brake Hold and Front and Rear Parking sensors.
Honda SENSING Intelligent ADAS technology with added new feature of Low-Speed Follow
7 colour options with addition of striking new ‘Nordic Forest Pearl’ in Single Tone and Dual Tone exterior colour option with Ivory Black Interior.
Powered by Honda’s proven 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine with 6-speed MT and 7-speed CVT with Paddle Shifters
New Delhi, October 6, 2026: Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today unveiled The New Honda Elevate, bringing a bold new expression to its popular mid-size SUV. Designed with an ‘All New, All Bold’ attitude, the New Elevate combines a stronger and more expressive road presence with enhanced premium comfort, loaded with new-age features and greater driving convenience, while retaining Honda’s proven engineering DNA.
Designed for a new generation of SUV customers with active and spirited lifestyles, the New Elevate encourages them to explore beyond the familiar while making every journey comfortable, intuitive, and reassuring.
Commenting on the unveiling, Mr. Toshiyuki Yanagisawa, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “The Honda Elevate has established a strong connection with customers through its confident design, versatility and enjoyable driving experience. With the New Elevate, we are taking this character forward with a much bolder expression and significant enhancements across design, comfort, technology and convenience. Being the lead market for its sales, India is the first country to launch the New Elevate globally. Its bolder, more rugged styling and enhanced premium features are designed to meet the evolving aspirations of today’s SUV buyers.” “This is the third of our six key launches planned for this financial year. We expect the New Elevate to play a key role in driving our momentum during the ongoing festive season and strengthening our product portfolio offering customers more exciting choices,” he added.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
A Bolder, Rugged Explorer Attitude
The New Honda Elevate features a refreshed exterior designed to deliver a more confident and rugged SUV stance. At the front, the redesigned fascia introduces an all-new Bold Mesh Grille with gloss black upper-moulding grille & lower front garnish, a repositioned Honda’s “H Mark”. The new Rugged Tri-Bar Signature LED Position Lights create a distinctive visual identity and further enhances the character of the front end.
The SUV’s rugged and dynamic appeal is further accentuated by Gloss-Black treatment on the Lower Front Garnish, Side and Fender garnishes, along with a Gloss-Black Rear Lower Bumper Garnish. The updated roof rail colour and new 17-inch Dual-tone Milling Alloy wheels in Berlina Black and Dark Clear finish add to its sporty and contemporary stance.
At the rear, the new full width Connected Signature LED Tail Lamp creates a wider and more modern visual impression, completing the bold and distinctive exterior design of New Elevate.
The New Honda Elevate retains its well-proportioned SUV dimensions, with a length, width and height of 4,312 mm x 1,790 mm x 1,650 mm, respectively. With a 220 mm ground clearance and 2,650 mm wheelbase, these proportions along with refreshed design elements, reinforce its confident road presence and rugged SUV stance.
New Colour for a Distinctive Expression
The New Honda Elevate introduces Nordic Forest Pearl (in Single Tone option and Dual Tone option with Crystal Black Pearl Roof), a distinctive new colour inspired by nature that complements the SUV’s bold character while adding a sense of adventure and sophistication.
The Elevate will be offered in impressive array of 7 colour options – Nordic Forest Pearl (New), Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic (in Single Tone and Dual Tone option), Lunar Silver Metallic, Platinum White Pearl (in Single Tone and Dual Tone option), Meteoroid Grey Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl.
Enhanced Premium & Active Cabin
The New Elevate introduces an enhanced Urban Active and Premium Cabin that builds on the spacious, comfortable and practical interior established with the original model. Designed to offer a more premium and contemporary environment, the updated cabin combines an active, modern character with greater comfort and refinement.
A Premium Dual-Tone Ivory-Black Cabin with Soft Touch Finish creates an airy and welcoming ambience, while Wrap-around Ambient Lighting in Active Orange, new Interior deco garnishes and Piano Black air outlet trims add a more sophisticated and premium feel. The cabin is further enhanced with premium touch Cabin lights, an illuminated passenger-side vanity mirror bringing a contemporary touch to the interior.
The New Elevate also introduces enhanced seating comfort with front and rear ventilated seats, along with premium leather upholstery, 8-way driver and 4-way front passenger power-adjustable seats and a one-touch electric sunroof. Together, these enhancements elevate the overall cabin experience while retaining the spaciousness, practicality and everyday usability that have been central to the Elevate’s appeal.
Smart Technology for Everyday Convenience
The New Elevate brings together a comprehensive suite of technology features designed to make every day driving more intuitive, connected and convenient. The 360° Surround Vision Camera (Multi-view) provides a comprehensive view around the vehicle, while Front Parking Sensors, along with the rear parking sensors and camera system, offer added confidence while manoeuvring and parking. The driver is supported by a Digital – Analogue Integrated Meter with 17.78 cm (7-inch) HD full-colour TFT multi-information display with premium white-on-black graphics, displaying key information such as fuel consumption, trip meter, outside temperature, G-Meter and clock, along with customisable vehicle and Honda SENSING settings.
At the centre of the cabin is a 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) floating IPS HD touchscreen Display Audio, offering Wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, WebLink, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, along with convenient functions such as 360° Surround Vision Camera (Multi-view), Multi-Angle Rear View with Guidelines, LaneWatch View, Clock, Calendar, Compass, Customisable Picture and infotainment shortcuts.
The technology package is further complemented by front and rear USB Type-C charging ports, a PM2.5 Air-Quality Display with Auto Clean Air Function, Electrostatic touch controls and an 8-speaker Premium Surround System with four speakers and four tweeters, enhancing convenience, connectivity and the overall in-cabin experience.
Proven Honda Performance
The New Honda Elevate continues with Honda’s proven 1.5-litre i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine, paired with a 6-speed Manual Transmission or CVT with Sporty 7 Speed Paddle Shift, delivering a balance of sporty performance and fuel efficiency. The engine generates 89 kW (121 PS) at 6,600 rpm and maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm. It delivers fuel efficiency of 15.31 km/l for MT and 16.61 km/l for CVT**.
Enhanced Safety & Driving Assistance
The New Honda Elevate incorporates Honda’s global safety standards with a comprehensive suite of active and passive safety technologies designed to provide confidence and protection for occupants. The safety package includes Six airbags, All-Wheel Disc Brakes (in CVT), ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist with Agile Handling Assist, Hill Start Assist, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Brake Hold, Multi-Angle Rear Camera, 360° View Camera, Auto Headlamps with Follow Me Home and Lead Me to car functions, Emergency Stop Signal, ISOFIX-compatible rear side seats with lower anchorages and top tether, and an immobilizer with anti-theft alarm. The vehicle also features Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, designed to enhance occupant protection while helping mitigate damage to other vehicles in the event of a collision.
The New Elevate is equipped with Honda’s advanced driver-assistance safety technology, Honda SENSING, which uses a high-performance front camera with wide-angle, far-reaching detection capabilities to monitor the road ahead, alert the driver to potential hazards and, where required, assist in avoiding or reducing the severity of a collision. Honda SENSING features Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Departure Mitigation System, Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Lead Car Departure Notification System and Auto High-Beam. On CVT variants, Low Speed Follow (LSF) further enhances driving convenience in low-speed traffic conditions.
Grades & Transmission Options
The New Honda Elevate will be available in five grades – SV, V, VX, ZX and ZX+ with manual transmission, and four grades – V, VX, ZX and ZX+ with CVT transmission.
Warranty & Peace of Mind
The New Honda Elevate will come with 3-year/unlimited-kilometre standard warranty from the date of purchase. Customers can further opt for an extended warranty of up to 7 years/unlimited kilometres and Anytime Warranty0 up to 10 years/120,000 kilometres, providing added peace of mind throughout ownership.
