Elevate compact SUV from Honda is without doubt one of the most anticipated new automotive launches in India. Not as a result of we get yet one more compact SUV to select from. Because Elevate will mark Honda’s return to SUV area in India. BR-V was the final compact SUV providing and Elevate will function a extra purposeful design, relatively than jacking up Mobilio MPV.
Honda Elevate SUV will probably be a worldwide mannequin too, with an emphasis on exports. To fortify this argument, a Honda Elevate take a look at mule surfaced in Japan. The firm even trademarked the Elevate title in Japan in 2022. Honda will unveil the Elevate SUV in India on June sixth.
Honda Elevate SUV Spied In Japan
This upcoming compact SUV will function an upright bonnet design. A-Pillars can have a good rake angle, liberating numerous area on the within. Rear profile will probably be much more flattish as seen in spy photographs from Japan. Maruti Suzuki Brezza has comparable traits too. Boot area may very well be of sufficient dimension of over 400L.
A robust entrance profile is additional accentuated by standard headlight placement with barely angular LED DRL signature, a big and distinguished grille and an aggressive entrance bumper. Boxy facet profile lends a macho attraction. Alloy wheels can go until 17″ in size and roof rails (probably not functional) lend a taller stance than it already is.
Rear has a connecting effect LED tail light, which is the current trend in the automotive industry. A shark fin antenna and a subtle roof spoiler grab attention too. Coming from Honda, it will be fairly premium too. Chrome dosage will be generous. Especially over its front grille, housing the Honda logo. This matches the rest of Honda’s portfolio too.
Mechanicals and features
We expect Honda Elevate SUV to be fairly no-nonsense in its appeal. A modified version of Amaze’s platform will underpin Elevate SUV. Powertrain choices are probably similar to that of 5th gen City sedan. If you’re wondering how Amaze’s platform can take a bigger 1.5L engine from City, a Brio can easily accept Honda’s 1.5L motor in stock engine mounts.
Speaking of engines, choices will likely be limited to City’s 1.5L 4-cylinder NA petrol and City e:HEV’s strong hybrid powertrain based on the same engine. The NA engine develops 119 bhp of power and 145 Nm of torque, mated to either a 6-speed MT or a CVT. In strong hybrid guise, this engine makes 97 bhp and 127 Nm, accompanied by a 107 bhp and 253 Nm electric motor, mated to an e-CVT.
Features confirmed are a single-pane sunroof, LED headlights and not a lot more. That said, Honda’s 8″ touchscreen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, camera-based Honda Sensing ADAS suite, multi-zone local weather management, and powered driver’s seat are probably options. Honda Elevate SUV will lock horns with compact SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor.
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