Honda showcases Elevate in India: All you need to know about the SUV

Honda Elevate: The car is entering the Indian market before making its entry anywhere else in the world.

Published on: Jun 6, 2023, 16:11:35 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

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On Tuesday, Honda's Elevate SUV made its global debut in India, where the car is entering before making its entry anywhere else in the world.

Takuya Tsumura, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Cars India Ltd. gestures during the world premier launch of the new Honda Elevate SUV in New Delhi on June 6, 2023. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)

According to HT Auto, Elevate is a ‘key part’ of the manufacturer's strategy to launch 5 SUVs in India by 2030.

Honda Elevate: Powertrain

Its engine is a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC petrol unit, which generates 121 PS of maximum power and 145.1 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, while there is an advanced CVT (continuously variable transmission) as well.

Honda Elevate: Features

The model gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which has wireless smartphone integration technology. Also, there is a 7-inch HD colour TFT instrument cluster, as well as Honda Connect with a host of connected features, including geo-fencing, emergency assistance, etc.

Honda Elevate: Passenger safety

The Honda Sensing technology suite takes Elevate's safety to the ‘next level’, claims the Japanese auto giant. While the software gets Collision Mitigation Braking, lane keeping assistance and similar technologies, the SUV is also equipped with a pedestrian injury mitigation system, reverse parking sensor and camera, and more.

Honda Elevate: Rivals

Upon launch, the car will compete with rivals such as Astor (MG), Creta (Hyundai), Grand Vitara (Maruti Suzuki), Kushaq (Skoda), Seltos (Kia) and Taigun (Volkswagen).

Honda Elevate: Launch

The model will be launched before the Diwali festive season. Booking, however, will open in July.

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