Honda Elevate world premiere on June 6, new Hyundai Creta rival misses out on panoramic sunroof

By India Today Auto DeskHonda Cars India has confirmed that the all-new Honda Elevate mid-size SUV, which will rival the popular Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos, will make its world premiere on June 6. A teaser image of the vehicle has also been shared by the company.

Surprisingly, the Elevate does not get a panoramic sunroof, which we see in the Creta and the Grand Vitara. There is an electric sunroof, similar to the one in the Seltos.

The Elevate mid-size SUV will be Honda’s third volume pillar after the City mid-size sedan and the Amaze compact sedan. It will be launched in India before the commencement of the festive season. Also, India will be the maiden market to get this vehicle.

We expect the Honda Elevate price in India to be in the range of Rs 10.50 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). For reference, the Hyundai Creta is priced between Rs 10.87 lakh and Rs 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom), the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara between Rs 10.70 lakh and Rs 19.95 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Kia Seltos between Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 19.65 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Elevate will come with a couple of engine options, which will be similar to what we see in the City. So, there will be a 1.5-litre VTEC DOHC petrol engine (121PS of maximum power and 145Nm of peak torque) with 6-speed MT and 7-speed CVT choices. There will also be a strong hybrid powertrain comprising of a self-charging, two-motor e-CVT system connected to a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine (126PS of maximum power and 253Nm of peak torque).

So far as features are concerned, the Honda Elevate will come with LED headlamps, DRLs and taillamps, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The cabin will boast features like a touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, wireless charger and ventilated seats, among others. We also expect Honda to offer ADAS with the Elevate.