Honda Elevate
The Honda Elevate is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Honda. It was introduced in June 2023 in India.
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Manufacturer | Honda |
Production | August 2023 – present |
Assembly | India: Tapukara, Rajasthan (HCIL) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Power output | 89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS) |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,312 mm (169.8 in) |
Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
According to Honda, the name Elevate is a backronym, which the name represents 'empowerment, liberation, exploration, versatility, aspiration, transformation and evolution'.[1]
Overview
The Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June 2023. Developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand under the lead of Large Project Leader Munetsugu Kaneko,[2] the Elevate is built on the Global Small Car platform which also underpins the seventh-generation City. Its exterior dimensions are comparable to the Fit-based, global-oriented HR-V/Vezel. It is the only Honda SUV available in India at the time of its introduction, following the demise of the WR-V.[3]
According to Honda, the boot space is rated at 458 litres (16.2 cu ft). Its ground clearance is claimed at 220 mm (8.7 in), and the turning radius is 5.2 m (17.1 ft). It is also available with optional single-pane sunroof, and Honda Sensing, a advanced driver-assistance systems package.[4]
The Elevate is equipped with the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine shared with the City. Peak output for this engine is rated at 89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS) and 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) of torque. This engine is also designed to run on E20 fuel.[4] Honda stated that the Elevate will be available as a battery electric vehicle "in the next three years".[2]
References
- Lye, Gerard (2023-06-06). "2023 Honda Elevate debuts in India – new B-segment SUV with 1.5L NA; 6MT or CVT; Honda Sensing suite". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- Dhingra, Mayank; Thakkar, Ketan (2023-06-06). "Honda unveils new Elevate SUV in India, aims to attract mid-size SUV buyers". Autocar Professional. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- "Honda Elevate makes its global debut in India". Autocar India. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- "Honda Elevate Compact SUV Unveiled In India Ahead Of October Launch". carandbike. Retrieved 2023-06-06.