Honda has teased its upcoming Honda Elevate Facelift and opened pre-bookings with a token amount of Rs.21,000. The Elevate Facelift is set to launch on October 6.
Honda Elevate Facelift pre-booking details
The company announced the pre-booking opening ahead of next week's launch and showcased the vehicle's features by teasing a video that highlights the interior and exterior design elements.
The facelifted Honda Elevate is expected to receive several updates over the existing model, with changes likely focused on styling, features, and equipment.
What can you expect in the Honda Elevate Facelift?
Exterior changes
The teaser video shows a revised grille with glossy hexagonal design elements. The Honda logo has been moved from the grille to the bonnet. Segmented LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), similar to the City facelift, are also seen.
The headlights and fog lamp housing appear similar to those of the outgoing Elevate. Another new element is the connected LED tail-light.
Keen-eyed viewers can also spot a camera pod only on the left outside rearview mirror (ORVM), confirming that the Elevate facelift will continue with only a Lane Watch camera system, rather than the 360-degree camera setup offered by major rivals.
Apart from these features, we expect revised bumpers and a fresh alloy wheel design. The interior isn't as clearly shown as the exterior, but a glimpse of the dashboard reveals a fresh design with more white leatherette padding and stitching.
Interior and features
Amber ambient lighting strips are visible on the dashboard and door pads. The compact SUV could also get ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, and more.
Notable new features on the current model include:
Lane-watch camera
Electric sunroof
ADAS suite
Six airbags
TPMS
Engine and performance
The Honda Elevate is currently powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine paired with six-speed manual and CVT units.
This motor is tuned to develop 119 bhp and 1445 Nm. The upcoming Honda Elevate is expected to retain these features. The Honda Elevate facelift is expected to see revised pricing.
Pricing and rivals
Currently, the Elevate starts at Rs 11.81 lakh and goes up to Rs 16.36 lakh (ex-showroom), rivalling midsize SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Vitara, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and Renault Duster.
More information on variants, features, engine and transmission options, and prices is expected at the launch. With pre-bookings now underway, prospective buyers can reserve the updated Elevate ahead of its official market introduction on October 6.
