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Honda Elevate

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₹ 11.80 Lakh* *Ex-showroom Price in New Delhi
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Overview

Honda Elevate

The new Honda Elevate 2026 gets a more commanding SUV stance, a refreshed cabin and a stronger feature list while retaining Honda’s naturally aspirated 1.5L petrol engine. The updated model measures 4,312mm in length, 1,790mm in width and 1,650mm in height, with a 2,650mm wheelbase and 458L boot space. Under the bonnet is a 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine producing 119.3bhp and 145Nm. It is available with a 6-speed manual and CVT automatic gearbox. The claimed fuel efficiency is 15.31kmpl for the manual and 16.61kmpl for the CVT. Safety remains a key highlight of Honda Eleveate-
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  • Engine

    Engine 1498-1498 cc

  • Seating Capacity

    Seating Capacity 5

  • Power

    Power 119.35bhp

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Petrol

  • Body Type

    Body Type SUV

  • Vehicle Type

    Vehicle Type Car

  • Mileage

    Mileage 16.92 kmpl

  • Airbag

    Airbag Yes

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Expert Review & Verdict

Tested by our automotive experts on city & highway roads to give you an unbiased opinion.

Amber Banerjee
Reviewed byAmber BanerjeeTimes Drive Expert

Expert Verdict

The 2026 Honda Elevate facelift enhances comfort and practicality, but lacks advanced features and performance options, making it suitable for first-time SUV buyers seeking reliability.

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Buy Score
4.4/5
Highly Recommended

Consider buying for its comfort and practicality, but be aware of limited features.

Overall Expert Rating

Expert Opinion

The Elevate is ideal for buyers prioritizing comfort and space over advanced technology.

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Pros & Cons of Honda Elevate

Things We Like

  • The Honda Elevate’s bold and upright SUV stance gives it a strong and confident road presence.
  • The cabin of the Honda Elevate feels spacious and premium, offering a modern layout with excellent comfort for all passengers.
  • Refined 1.5L i-VTEC engine in the Elevate delivers smooth performance with great efficiency and low emissions.

Things We Don’t Like

  • The Honda Elevate comes with no turbo or hybrid engine options, which limits performance and efficiency compared to rivals....
  • Comes with its front-wheel-drive setup lacks off-road and rough-terrain capability.
  • The interior design of the Elevate, while premium, feels a bit conservative when compared to more stylish competitors.
Colours

Honda ElevateExplore the Stunning Colour Options

Platinum White Pearl with Crystal Black Pearl Roof

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Honda Elevate ac controls

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Honda Elevate dashboard

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Honda Elevate grille

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Honda Elevate front fog lamp

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Honda Dealership & Showroom in New Delhi

Discover the nearest authorized Honda dealers and showrooms in New Delhi through Times Drive. We connect you with 12 authorized Honda dealers, providing their addresses and complete contact information. For details regarding Honda SUV, sedan, hatchbacks and ev, including prices, offers, EMI options, and test drives, contact the listed dealers. Click here for certified Honda Service Centers in New Delhi.

Courtesy Honda-Okhla

D196 &160, Pocket C, Okhla Phase I, Okhla, New Delhi, Delhi 110020

Cherish Honda-Rohini

E 51, Outer Mudrika Marg, Prashant Vihar, Sector 14, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi 110085

Courtesy Honda-Wazirpur

No A3, Block B, Wazirpur Industrial Area, Wazirpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110052
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2026 Honda Elevate Facelift First Drive Review: Did They Fix It?

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Honda has launched the 2026 Elevate SUV facelift in India. It now looks more aggressive and checks important boxes in the features department. However, are these updates enough to attract a new-age mid-sized SUV buyer? We find out in our first drive review.
2026 Honda Elevate First Drive Review

2026 Honda Elevate First Drive Review

We recently took the 2026 Honda Elevate facelift on a road trip from Gurugram to Jaipur. The refreshed SUV recently arrived months after the Honda City facelift and is part of the automaker's renewed commitment to revamp its lineup in India. The older Elevate scored big on comfort and practicality, but it didn't impress in its features department. The facelifted version aims to address this. Here's what we found after driving the SUV for 350km in a single day.

2026 Honda Elevate Facelift Review: Design

The Honda Elevate has always been a handsome SUV due to its upright stance, bold front design, and boxy silhouette. Still, the 2026 facelift has a meaningful impact on its visual appeal. Honda has made the SUV look more aggressive without making any major changes.
New tri-LED light bar

New tri-LED light bar.

The front-end changes are the most noticeable. All the chrome inserts from the earlier version are gone; you now get gloss black accents. It gets a new mesh grille with a hexagonal pattern, and the LED fog lamp housing is now body-coloured. The Honda badge has been removed from the grille and now sits on the hood, making way for the 360-degree parking camera lens.
17-inch Alloy Wheels With Darker Finish

17-inch Alloy Wheels With Darker Finish

The lower part also gets gloss black inserts and a faux skid plate finished in silver. The front design is nicely tied together by the tri-LED light bar, which sits between the LED headlamps and gives the Elevate a more futuristic look.
New connected LED taillamps

New connected LED taillamps.

The design of its 17-inch machined alloy wheels hasn't changed, but they now get a darker finish. Similarly, the rear remains unchanged, but the connected LED taillamps give it a fresh appearance at night. Honda has also launched a new Nordic Forest Pearl colour option, and the dual-tone finish option is available in three different shades.

2026 Honda Elevate Facelift Review: Interior

The interior changes are more substantial than the exterior ones. Honda has introduced a fresh dual-tone colour theme of Ivory White and Black. The dashboard and door panels also feature soft-touch surfaces finished in Ivory White. Combined with the wrap-around ambient lighting, the cabin looks more upmarket than before. However, the ambient lights have a fixed orange shade.
Ivory and Black dual-tone interior theme

Ivory and Black dual-tone interior theme.

The front seats remain as comfortable as before. The upgrade here is that both seats are now powered. The driver's 8-way adjustability makes it easy to find the right position, but the passenger seat’s 4-way adjustability leaves room for better under-thigh support. On the upside, they now get active ventilation.
Powered front seats

Powered front seats.

Rear-seat comfort is another strong point of the Elevate thanks to the ample knee room and headroom on offer. However, the automaker could have added a recline function as part of the facelift. Honda has also added rear ventilated seats in the Elevate facelift, which gives it brownie points against its rivals.
Ventilated front and rear seats

Ventilated front and rear seats.

2026 Honda Elevate Facelift Review: New Features

Apart from the ventilated front and rear seats, the Elevate facelift also gets a 360-degree parking camera, a blind-spot monitor (left side only), a built-in air purifier with a dedicated AQ display, and an 8-speaker audio system. Everything works as expected.
1025-inch touchscreen has decent performance

10.25-inch touchscreen has decent performance.

The 10.25-inch floating-style touchscreen does a decent job, while the driver information is still displayed via a semi-digital instrument cluster. Proximity lock/unlock and remote engine start are other convenience features worth mentioning. Overall, the feature upgrades make the driving experience feel more premium than before, addressing a key pain point of the earlier model.
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Brake Hold

Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Brake Hold.

Perhaps the strongest feature of the Honda Elevate is its practicality. The centre console and door panels have ample dedicated spaces for cups/glasses, bottles, and other small items. The 458 litres of boot space is a big plus; we were able to fit luggage for four people with a bit of room to spare for smaller bags. Family car buyers will come to appreciate this.
458-litre boot space with 6040 split backseat

458 litre boot space with 60:40 split backseat.

2026 Honda Elevate Facelift Review: Driving Performance

Mechanically, the Honda Elevate facelift gets no changes, but there are improvements. Firstly, the NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) levels inside the cabin are better controlled than in the pre-facelift version. This makes the Elevate feel better to drive and more robust.
Tried and tested 15-litre i-VTEC petrol engine

Tried and tested 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine.

Honda has also replaced the manual handbrake with an electronic parking brake (EPB). The system also gets a Brake Hold function, which adds convenience during city driving. At a stoplight, the Brake Hold function automatically keeps the SUV stationary without requiring the transmission to be shifted into Park. To move off, you simply tap the accelerator. Other improvements include disc brakes on all four wheels, and the SUV feels more confident when coming to a complete halt from motorway speeds.
The naturally aspirated, 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, i-VTEC petrol engine remains untouched. It produces 121 PS of power and 145 Nm of torque. We drove the CVT automatic version, but the 6-speed manual gearbox is still on offer.
While the power figures aren't exciting to read, the Elevate has enough grunt for both city driving and highway speeds. Holding triple-digit speeds on the expressway is not an issue. The paddle shifters, which simulate a 7-speed action through the CVT automatic, come in handy during quick overtakes by providing a more immediate response from the engine. However, the typical rubber-band effect and engine noise remain part of the Elevate driving experience.

2026 Honda Elevate Facelift Review: New Variant

The starting price for the Honda Elevate is Rs 11.80 lakh (ex-showroom), the same as before. However, for features such as the powered front seats, ventilated rear seats, and 360-degree parking camera, you would have to go for the new ZX+ top-end variant. Priced from Rs 16.80 lakh (ex-showroom), it might feel somewhat lacking for tech-savvy buyers in this price bracket. The lower variants improve the value proposition by offering rear disc brakes, EPB, ambient lighting, an air purifier, and more.
New Honda badge placement on the hood

New Honda badge placement on the hood.

2026 Honda Elevate Facelift Review: Verdict

For first-time SUV buyers who want a no-fuss option, the Elevate works well thanks to its comfortable ride quality and practical nature. For those switching from a premium hatchback or sedan, the Elevate may feel restrained in terms of features and performance. Moreover, the absence of multiple powertrain options narrows down the audience willing to compromise on features for the Honda badge, build quality, and reliability.
Still as practical as before

Still as practical as before.

Honda Elevate On Road Price

Honda Elevate SV

₹ 13.58 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 11.80 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.22 Lakh

Insurance₹ 56,182

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 13.58 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 26,093/mo

Honda Elevate V

₹ 14.14 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 12.29 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.27 Lakh

Insurance₹ 57,985

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 14.14 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 27,154/mo

Honda Elevate V CVT

₹ 15.85 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 13.79 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.42 Lakh

Insurance₹ 63,505

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 15.85 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 30,433/mo

Honda Elevate VX

₹ 16.01 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 13.93 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.44 Lakh

Insurance₹ 64,020

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 16.01 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 30,730/mo

Honda Elevate ZX

₹ 17.67 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 15.39 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.58 Lakh

Insurance₹ 69,394

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 17.67 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 33,933/mo

Honda Elevate VX CVT

₹ 17.67 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 15.39 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.58 Lakh

Insurance₹ 69,394

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 17.67 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 33,933/mo

Honda Elevate ZX Plus

₹ 19.27 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 16.80 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.72 Lakh

Insurance₹ 74,583

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 19.27 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 37,014/mo

Honda Elevate ZX CVT

₹ 19.37 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 16.89 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.73 Lakh

Insurance₹ 74,914

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 19.37 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 37,211/mo

Honda Elevate ZX Plus Black

₹ 19.38 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 16.89 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.73 Lakh

Insurance₹ 74,951

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 19.38 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 37,214/mo

Honda Elevate ZX Plus CVT

₹ 20.97 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 18.30 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.87 Lakh

Insurance₹ 80,103

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 20.97 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 40,272/mo

Honda Elevate ZX Plus Black CVT

₹ 21.09 Lakh*

Ex-Showroom Price₹ 18.39 Lakh

RTO₹ 1.88 Lakh

Insurance₹ 80,471

On-Road Price in New Delhi :₹ 21.09 Lakh*

EMI:₹ 40,493/mo

Honda Elevate Price in India

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mumbai₹ 13.94 Lakh

bangalore₹ 14.60 Lakh

new-delhi₹ 13.58 Lakh

jaipur₹ 13.70 Lakh

chandigarh₹ 13.53 Lakh

pune₹ 13.83 Lakh

kolkata₹ 13.56 Lakh

hyderabad₹ 14.39 Lakh

ahmedabad₹ 13.39 Lakh

chennai₹ 14.51 Lakh

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    3.9out of 5(Based on 68 user ratings)
    Ground Clearance
    4.3
    Ride Quality
    4.5
    Highway Stability
    4.9
    Off-road Capability
    4.6
    Cabin Space
    4.6
    Boot Space
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    FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What engine does the Honda Elevate get?

    Honda Elevate is powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine with VTC. It produces 119.3bhp of power and 145Nm of torque and is available with both manual and CVT automatic transmissions.

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