Honda has started accepting bookings for its new Elevate SUV with a booking amount of Rs 21,000. The price announcement is scheduled for September. According to dealership sources, the Elevate will be offered in four trim levels: SV, V, VX, and ZX, similar to the City sedan. The sources have also provided details about the features available in each trim.
Honda Elevate: Various Trims
The base SV trim of the Elevate includes LED projector headlamps, LED tail-lamps, push button start/stop, automatic AC, beige fabric upholstery, 16-inch steel wheels, and dual-front airbags. However, it may not have a touchscreen infotainment system.
The V trim adds an 8.0-inch touchscreen with four speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, a rear-view camera, and steering-mounted controls. This trim also comes with a CVT automatic gearbox.
The higher-spec VX trim offers additional features such as a single-pane sunroof, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails, a 7.0-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, lane watch camera, wireless charger, auto folding wing mirrors, LED fog lamps, and a 6-speaker sound system.
The top-spec ZX trim includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen, six airbags, Honda Sensing ADAS suite, eight speakers, leatherette brown upholstery, a soft-touch dashboard, and an auto-dimming interior day/night mirror. It will also come in a Phoenix Orange color, exclusive to the ZX trim. Dual-tone color options will also be available only in the ZX trim.
Powertrain Options & Price
The Elevate will be powered by a 121hp, 145Nm, 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine coupled with a 6-speed manual or optional 7-step CVT gearbox.
The Elevate will compete with models like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross. The pricing of the Elevate will play a crucial role in determining its success, considering the competition in the market.
