Honda Cars India (HCI) is placing a significant bet on its upcoming Elevate midsize SUV, which is set to go on sale in September 2023. Recently, the company released a new video showcasing the SUV’s design dynamics, interior quality, and performance.
The official video, titled “All-New Honda Elevate | Birth of an SUV,” features Munetsugu Kaneko, the Large Project Leader for Honda Elevate, sharing the development story of the SUV.
Based on Honda’s Urban Freestyle concept, the Elevate SUV aims to provide “great drivability within the city” and “superior comfort” while offering a multipurpose space. The SUV features a sizable grille with Honda’s badge in the middle, sleek LED headlights with connected LED DRLs via a thick chrome bar, a flat nose, and fog lamp assembly positioned under the headlights. Read: Honda’s Plan For India – New SUVs, EVs & More
The flared wheel arches with thick plastic cladding, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a blackened C-pillar enhance its side profile. At the rear, the SUV showcases wraparound taillamps connected by a red strip, a tailgate-integrated number plate, and a slightly raked window.
The cabin space of the new Honda Elevate is claimed to be “class-defining” with ample legroom, headroom, and kneeroom. The interior is said to be designed with “premium colors and rich wood-patterned accents.”
The new Honda SUV will be available in four trims – SV, V, VX, and ZX – with the top-end trim offering features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, ADAS (advanced driver assistance system), an 8-speaker audio system, an auto-dimming interior day/night mirror, leatherette upholstery, and six airbags.
Honda claims that the powertrain, steering, suspension, brakes, and transmission of the Elevate are perfectly tuned and refined to deliver a pleasurable driving experience. The SUV boasts best-in-class turning radius and high ground clearance with linear roll motion.
Under the hood, the new Honda SUV is equipped with a 1.5L, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, delivering 121bhp and 145Nm of torque. It comes with two gearbox options – a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed CVT.
