Honda Elevate: Honda Cars India has given its popular Elevate SUV a mid-life refresh to keep it competitive in the crowded midsize SUV segment. Ahead of the festive season, the Elevate lineup now gets new interior themes, an optional bold grille, and styling enhancements across multiple variants. These changes are designed to add freshness and exclusivity, without altering the SUV’s tried-and-tested performance package.
Honda Elevate Styling & Color Options
- Introduction of Crystal Black Pearl shade across multiple trims, widening personalization options.
- Bold new Alpha-Bold Plus Grille now offered:
- Optional on most variants.
- Standard in the Signature Black Edition with a fully blacked-out finish.
Feature Highlights
The Elevate already came well-equipped, and the updates build on this strong foundation. Key features include:
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay.
- 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster.
- Single-pane sunroof.
- Wireless phone charger.
- 8-speaker premium audio system.
- Optional 360° camera and ambient lighting on top trims.
Safety Package
Honda has ensured safety remains a strong selling point with:
- 6 airbags.
- ABS with EBD.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
- Rear parking sensors.
- Honda SENSING Level-2 ADAS featuring:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Lane Keep Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Lead Car Departure Notification
Honda Elevate Engine & Performance
No changes under the hood – the Elevate continues with a proven petrol motor:
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- 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine.
- Power: 121 PS
- Torque: 145 Nm
- Gearbox options: 6-speed manual or CVT automatic.
This setup ensures smooth performance, reliable city driving, and efficiency for long hauls.
Price & Rivals
- Prices start at ₹11.91 lakh and go up to ₹16.81 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Rivals include:
- Hyundai Creta
- Kia Seltos
- Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara / Victoris
- Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
- Skoda Kushaq & VW Taigun
Key Updates Across Variants
- Top-Spec ZX Trim
- New Ivory and Black dual-tone interior theme featuring premium leatherette upholstery.
- Ivory soft-touch inserts added to the dashboard and door pads for a brighter, more premium feel.
- Optional upgrades include:
- 360° surround vision camera
- 7-color ambient lighting system
- Alpha-Bold Plus Grille with vertical slats for a stronger road presence.
- With the Ivory option, ZX now offers three cabin themes: Tan, Ivory, and All-Black (Black Edition only).
- V and VX Variants
- Refreshed with new black fabric upholstery, replacing the earlier beige theme.
- Get ivory accents on the dashboard and doors for a smart dual-tone effect.
- Crystal Black Pearl color, earlier limited to the Black Edition, is now available here.
- Black Edition & Signature Black Edition
- Continue as exclusive dark-themed options.
- Standard Black Edition combines glossy black with chrome detailing.
- Signature Black Edition goes stealth mode with all-black exterior trim, black cabin, ambient lighting, and the bold grille as standard.
Final Verdict
The 2025 Honda Elevate’s festive season refresh may not bring mechanical changes, but it smartly enhances the SUV’s appeal with premium interior themes, the stylish Alpha-Bold Plus Grille, and new customization options across trims. With three distinct cabin finishes, feature upgrades like a 360° camera and ambient lighting, and the continued reliability of its 1.5L i-VTEC engine, the Elevate now feels fresher and more versatile.
