Honda Cars India has officially launched the Honda Elevate Facelift in the Indian market, bringing refreshed styling, upgraded cabin technology, and adjusted fuel efficiency numbers. Starting at ₹11.80 lakh (ex-showroom), the compact SUV continues to compete against rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Tata Sierra.
Key Highlights & Specifications
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Engine & Performance: The SUV retains its trusted 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated i-VTEC petrol engine, churning out 119 bhp and 145 Nm of torque, mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox.
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Fuel Efficiency Figures:
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Manual Variant: Returns a claimed 15.31 kmpl (identical to the outgoing model).
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CVT Automatic Variant: Returns a claimed 16.61 kmpl (a minor drop of 0.31 kmpl from the previous 16.92 kmpl figure).
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Pricing & Variants: Available across five trims (SV, V, VX, ZX, and the new ZX+, which includes a special Black Edition). While base prices start at ₹11.80 lakh, the top-end variant commands a ₹1.94 lakh premium over the previous top spec.
Design and Interior Upgrades
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Exterior Refresh: Features a new segmented LED DRL strip above the grille, a restyled gloss-black mesh grille, body-coloured fog lamp housings, and a relocated Honda logo on the leading edge of the bonnet. At the rear, an LED light bar connects the tail-lamps, alongside a striking new Nordic Forest Pearl color option and gloss-black body cladding.
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Cabin & Comfort: The headline addition is a segment-first rear-seat ventilation function, complemented by powered and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and capacitive-touch rear LED reading lamps. CVT variants also gain an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
