Honda

Honda Elevate

Honda’s mid-size SUV, facelifted in October 2026 with the same 121 PS 1.5 petrol and a choice of six-speed manual or CVT. It offers 220 mm of ground clearance, a 458-litre boot and six airbags as standard. It suits buyers who want a roomy, reliable petrol SUV and do not need diesel, turbo power or a long feature list.

₹11.80 – 18.40 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

Check on-road price

Seating: 5
Engine: 1498 cc
Mileage: 15.31–16.61 km/l

Compare Talk to an expert

At a glance

121 PS 1.5 petrol, manual or CVT
458-litre boot
220 mm ground clearance
6 airbags and ESC on every variant
Honda Sensing ADAS from the ZX trim
No diesel, turbo or hybrid option

Our pick at each price

VX₹13.93 lakh
The manual at ₹13.93 lakh adds the sunroof, alloys, wireless charger, LaneWatch camera and LED fog lamps over V. It is the trim with the features most owners use, without ZX money.
V₹12.29 lakh
The V CVT at ₹13.79 lakh is the cheapest automatic Elevate, and it gets paddle shifters, an electronic parking brake with auto hold and rear discs. A sensible pick for city drivers who can live without a sunroof.

Rivals

Volkswagen Taigun₹11.00 – 19.30 lakh
Tata Nexon EV₹12.49 – 17.89 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Victoris₹10.50 – 19.99 lakh

Compare side by side →

Honda Elevate specifications

Mileage (ARAI)15.31–16.61 km/l
TransmissionManual, CVT
Body typeSUV
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498 cc
Seating capacity5

View all specifications

Engines	1.5 petrol
Gearboxes	Manual, CVT
Power	121 PS
Torque	145 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	15.31–16.61 km/l
Seats	5
Length	4312 mm
Width	1790 mm
Height	1650 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Ground clearance	220 mm
Boot space	458 litres
Fuel tank	40 litres

Honda Elevate variants: price and features

Base variant
Elevate
SV
Petrol · 1498 cc · Manual · 15.31 km/l
₹11.80 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- LED projector headlamps
Show all features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- LED projector headlamps
- Automatic climate control with rear vents
- Push-button start
- Rear parking sensors
- 60:40 split rear seat
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
V
Petrol · 1498 cc · Manual · 15.31 km/l
₹12.29 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.49 lakh more than SV for
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Multi-angle rear camera
Show all features
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Multi-angle rear camera
- Connected car tech
- Rear defogger
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
V
Petrol · 1498 cc · CVT · 16.61 km/l
₹13.79 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.50 lakh more than V for
- CVT with paddle shifters
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Disc brakes on all four wheels
Show all features
- CVT with paddle shifters
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Disc brakes on all four wheels
- Remote engine start
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
VX
Petrol · 1498 cc · Manual · 15.31 km/l
₹13.93 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.14 lakh more than V for
- Sunroof
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
Show all features
- Sunroof
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- LaneWatch camera
- LED fog lamps
- Auto headlamps
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
VX
Petrol · 1498 cc · CVT · 16.61 km/l
₹15.39 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- Sunroof
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
Show all features
- Sunroof
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Wireless phone charger
- LaneWatch camera
- LED fog lamps
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
ZX
Petrol · 1498 cc · Manual · 15.31 km/l
₹15.39 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Ventilated front seats
Show all features
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise control
- Ventilated front seats
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Leatherette seats
- 8-speaker audio
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
ZX+
Petrol · 1498 cc · Manual · 15.31 km/l
₹16.80 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.41 lakh more than ZX for
- Ventilated rear seats
- Powered front seats
- 360-degree camera
Show all features
- Ventilated rear seats
- Powered front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Front parking sensors
- Dual-tone paint options
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
ZX
Petrol · 1498 cc · CVT · 16.61 km/l
₹16.89 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.09 lakh more than ZX+ for
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise with low-speed follow
- Ventilated front seats
Show all features
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive cruise with low-speed follow
- Ventilated front seats
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Leatherette seats
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
ZX+ Black
Petrol · 1498 cc · Manual · 15.31 km/l
₹16.90 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.01 lakh more than ZX for
- All-black exterior and cabin
- Gloss-black 17-inch alloys
- Perforated black seats
Compare Ask an expert
Elevate
ZX+
Petrol · 1498 cc · CVT · 16.61 km/l
₹18.30 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.40 lakh more than ZX+ Black for
- Ventilated rear seats
- Powered front seats
- 360-degree camera
Show all features
- Ventilated rear seats
- Powered front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Front parking sensors
- Dual-tone paint options
Compare Ask an expert
Top variant
Elevate
ZX+ Black
Petrol · 1498 cc · CVT · 16.61 km/l
₹18.40 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.10 lakh more than ZX+ for
- All-black exterior and cabin
- Gloss-black 17-inch alloys
- Perforated black seats
Compare Ask an expert

Our verdict on the Elevate

The Elevate is a straightforward SUV that does the basics well: a spacious cabin, a 458-litre boot, 220 mm of ground clearance and a smooth, proven 1.5 petrol. Six airbags and stability control are standard, and the facelift adds features such as ventilated rear seats and a 360-degree camera on the new ZX+. The weak point is the engine range. With only 121 PS and 145 Nm, and no turbo, diesel or hybrid, it feels ordinary next to rivals that offer all three. The VX manual at ₹13.93 lakh is the one we would buy. The ZX+ CVT at ₹18.30 lakh asks a lot for a car with this engine, and at that money a Creta or Seltos turbo or a strong hybrid is worth driving first.

Good things

Roomy cabin, 458-litre boot and 220 mm of ground clearance
Six airbags, ESC and hill-start assist on every version
V CVT gets paddles, electronic parking brake and rear discs at ₹13.79 lakh
Honda Sensing ADAS and ventilated seats available from the ZX

Could be better

One engine only: 121 PS and 145 Nm, with no turbo, diesel or hybrid
Claimed mileage of 15.31 km/l (manual) is modest for the class
ZX+ CVT at ₹18.30 lakh is steep for the engine on offer
No automatic on the base SV

Honda Elevate colours and photos

Colours on sale

Platinum White Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Meteoroid Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Radiant Red Metallic
Nordic Forest Pearl
Nordic Forest Pearl with Crystal Black Pearl Roof
Radiant Red Metallic with Crystal Black Pearl Roof
Platinum White Pearl with Crystal Black Pearl Roof

Honda Elevate: the sensible petrol SUV, now better equipped

The Elevate is Honda’s mid-size SUV, a rival to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. The October 2026 facelift brought new lighting, a revised grille and a new top trim, ZX+, but left the engine alone. Prices run from ₹11.80 lakh to ₹18.40 lakh ex-showroom across SV, V, VX, ZX, ZX+ and ZX+ Black.

Every Elevate uses a 1.5 petrol with 121 PS and 145 Nm. The SV is manual only; the other trims offer a six-speed manual or a CVT, which costs about ₹1.5 lakh more. Claimed mileage is 15.31 km/l for the manual and 16.61 km/l for the CVT. Honda does not offer a turbo, diesel or hybrid Elevate, so the choice comes down to gearbox and trim.

Safety is good across the range, with six airbags, ESC, hill-start assist and rear sensors as standard. The VX adds a sunroof and the LaneWatch side camera, the ZX adds Honda Sensing ADAS and ventilated front seats, and the ZX+ adds ventilated rear seats, powered front seats and a 360-degree camera.

Which variant should you buy?

The VX manual at ₹13.93 lakh. It has the sunroof, 17-inch alloys, wireless charger, LaneWatch camera, fog lamps and auto headlamps on top of the V’s touchscreen and camera. Go to ZX only if you want ADAS and ventilated seats, which add ₹1.46 lakh.

Manual or CVT?

The CVT adds ₹1.46-1.50 lakh depending on trim and claims slightly better mileage. It is smooth in traffic and on the V trim also brings paddles, an electronic parking brake and rear disc brakes. If you drive mostly in the city, the V CVT at ₹13.79 lakh is good value.

Is the new ZX+ worth it?

It adds ventilated rear seats, powered front seats, a 360-degree camera, front sensors and dual-tone paint for ₹1.41 lakh over the ZX. Those are comfort features rather than essentials. At ₹16.80 lakh manual and ₹18.30 lakh CVT, you are paying top-end money for a 121 PS car.

How does it compare with the Hyundai Creta?

The Creta offers a diesel, a turbo petrol and more features at the top. The Elevate counters with more ground clearance, a larger boot and a simpler, well-proven petrol drivetrain. If you want petrol only and value space over gadgets, the Elevate is a sound choice; if you want more power or diesel, look at the Creta.

Elevate vs rivals

Spec	Honda Elevate₹11.80 – 18.40 lakh	Volkswagen Taigun₹11.00 – 19.30 lakh	Tata Nexon EV₹12.49 – 17.89 lakh	Maruti Suzuki Victoris₹10.50 – 19.99 lakh	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara₹10.77 – 19.77 lakh
Body	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Electric	Petrol, CNG, Hybrid	Petrol, CNG, Hybrid
Engines	1.5 petrol	1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI	Electric	1.5 petrol, 1.5 CNG, 1.5 strong hybrid	1.5 petrol mild-hybrid, 1.5 strong-hybrid, 1.5 CNG
Power	121 PS	150 PS	144 PS	103.06 PS	115 PS
Gearbox	Manual, CVT	Manual, Automatic, DSG	Single-speed	Manual, Automatic, e-CVT	Manual, Automatic, e-CVT
Mileage	15.31–16.61 km/l	16.44–19.89 km/l	489 km claimed	19.07–21.18 km/l, 28.65 km/l (hybrid), 27.02 km/kg (CNG)	19.38–27.97 km/l, 26.6 km/kg (CNG)
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Boot	458 litres	385 litres	350 litres	373 litres	373 litres
Compare	Viewing	Elevate vs Taigun	Elevate vs Nexon EV	Elevate vs Victoris	Elevate vs Grand Vitara

Honda Elevate mileage

1498 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
15.31 km/l
Variants
6
1498 cc, PetrolCVT
Claimed (ARAI)
16.61 km/l
Variants
5

Honda Elevate on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹13.66 – 21.22 lakh
Mumbai₹13.92 – 21.63 lakh
Bengaluru₹14.70 – 22.85 lakh
Chennai₹14.60 – 22.69 lakh
Kolkata₹13.66 – 21.22 lakh
Bhopal₹13.66 – 21.22 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Elevate EMI

₹19,826 a month

On ₹11.80 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.36 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.46 lakh.

Down paymentYearsInterest %

Loan or cash: which is smarter? →

Honda Elevate owner reviews

Loading reviews…

Similar cars to consider

Honda Elevate FAQ

What is the price of the Honda Elevate in India?

The Honda Elevate costs ₹11.80 to 18.40 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Honda Elevate come with?

The Honda Elevate is sold with petrol power (1.5 petrol).

What is the mileage of the Honda Elevate?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Honda Elevate is 15.31–16.61 km/l.

How many people can the Honda Elevate seat?

The Honda Elevate is a 5-seater suv.

What is the length of the Honda Elevate?

The Honda Elevate is 4312 mm long, 1790 mm wide and 1650 mm tall, with a 2650 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Honda Elevate have?

The Honda Elevate has 458 litres of boot space.

Does the Honda Elevate come with an automatic gearbox?

The Honda Elevate is offered with manual, cvt gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Honda Elevate?

The Honda Elevate has 220 mm of ground clearance.

Which Honda Elevate variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.

More Honda cars

All Honda cars →

Not sure the Elevate is the one?

Fifteen minutes with an expert: we look at your budget and how you drive, and tell you which car and variant to buy, if any.

Book a call from ₹199