Honda Elevate has garnered over 1 lakh sales in India and other global markets. The SUV was launched in India in September 2023. By March 2024, Honda has already sold 30,000 units of its midsize SUV. The Elevate is produced at HCIL’s manufacturing plant in Tapukara, Rajasthan. 53,326 units of the SUV have been sold in India while 47,653 units have been exported to Japan, South Africa, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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Honda Elevate: The journey so far
Honda Elevate is available in 4 trim levels – SV, V, VX, and ZX. The top-spec ZX trim is equipped with the Honda Sensing ADAS package and accounts for 53% of its domestic sales. Out of the 2 transmission options on offer, 79% of customers chose the CVT gearbox. The Platinum White Pearl colour scheme is the most popular (35.1%) among buyers, followed by Golden Brown Metallic (19.9%), Meteoric Gray Metallic (15.4%), and Obsidian Blue Pearl (15.3%).
Powering the Honda Elevate is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces a maximum power output of 121hp and 145Nm of torque. This engine can be mated to a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox. Manual variants of Honda Elevate offer a fuel efficiency of 15.31kmpl while the CVT variants put up a mileage of 16.92kmpl.
In terms of features, the Honda Elevate rocks a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a single-pane sunroof, an 8-speaker surround sound system, and a Honda Sensing ADAS package. The base trim gets an automatic AC unit, beige upholstery, dual airbags, push start/stop button, and more.
Speaking on the achievement, Mr Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “1 lakh cumulative sales milestone for Elevate is a proud moment for all of us which has solidified Honda’s presence in India’s domestic SUV market and also strong export business from India. The model since its global debut has garnered exceptional admiration and acceptance among customers across age profiles for its bold styling, comfortable in-cabin experience, exceptional ‘Fun to Drive’ dynamics and advanced safety package. The Elevate export volume to Japan not only expanded its global reach but also reinforced our Indian manufacturing prowess and global competitiveness. We would like to thank our customers across markets for the love and trust they have shown for the brand and for choosing the Elevate as their trusted partner.”
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Conclusion
Prices for Honda Elevate start at Rs 11.73 lakh and go up to Rs 16.93 lakh. It is Honda’s first India-manufactured model to be exported to Japan – where it is sold as Honda WR-V. In India, the Elevate rivals other midsize SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Kia Seltos, Citroen C3 Aircross, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
