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- Radiant Red
- Majestic Blue
- Platinum White
- Steel Alloy
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Honda Elevate
The grown-up compact SUV: a five-star structure, Honda Sensing standard, and no interest in shouting about it.
On sale ₹10.99 lakh – ₹16.79 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹10.99 lakh – ₹16.79 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 17 kmpl
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Power
- 121 bhp
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Top speed
- 180 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 1250 kg
- Height
- 1650 mm
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 458 L
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual / Automatic
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹10.99 lakh - ₹16.79 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched June 2024
Range spread ₹10.99 lakh – ₹16.79 lakh
Honda Elevate variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| E MT petrol manual Six airbags · Honda Sensing standard | ₹10.99 lakh |
| S MT petrol manual Touchscreen infotainment · Alloy wheels | ₹12.5 lakh |
| V MT petrol manual Cruise control · Automatic climate control | ₹14.5 lakh |
| V CVT petrol automatic Continuously variable automatic · Rear parking camera | ₹15.5 lakh |
| VX CVT petrol automatic LED headlamps · Powered driver seat · Roof rails | ₹16.79 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
17 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
1498 cc · 4 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 121 bhp at 6200 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 145 Nm at 4300 rpm
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 1498 cc, 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 121 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max torque | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl |
| Top speed | 180 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual / Automatic |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 1250 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 458 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 215/60 R17 |
| Safety equipment | Six airbags standard; Honda Sensing; five-star Bharat NCAP |
Dimensions
| Length | 4312 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Elevate
The Elevate is what happens when a manufacturer builds a compact SUV the way Honda builds everything else: the engine is oversquare rather than turbocharged, the safety kit is fitted everywhere rather than on the showcase trim, and the marketing does not mention the word adventure once. The 1.5-litre petrol makes 121 bhp and 145 Nm, enough for a five-star Bharat NCAP score to be the headline of a listing rather than a footnote buried in it.
Six airbags and the full Honda Sensing driver-assistance suite are standard on every variant here, which is the sort of decision rivals still reserve for their top trims at two lakh more. Drive it and the logic continues: the ride is compliant without being soft, the seats are the deep, supportive kind, the 220 mm of clearance means a kaccha lane is a surface rather than an event, and the 458-litre boot takes a family’s week-end without the parcel shelf being argued over.
The personality is where the Elevate loses the room. There is no turbo shove, so a morning-overtake on a two-lane highway is a planned event with the CVT droning through its pretend ratios; the interior, while beautifully built, looks like a nicely-furnished office rather than a concept car; and the naturally aspirated engine asks for revs the turbo rivals never seem to need. This is a car that will never be the most exciting thing in a car park, which is precisely the point, and precisely the reason its owners rarely shop again.
- Six airbags and Honda Sensing on every variant
- Five-star Bharat NCAP adult score
- 458-litre boot and 220 mm of ground clearance
Features
Convenience
- Level-height adjustable driver seat
- Rear AC vents
- Cruise control
- Rear parking camera
Interior
- 9-inch touchscreen
- Digital climate display
- 60:40 split rear bench
- Generous door-bin storage
Safety
- Six airbags standard
- Honda Sensing with adaptive cruise and lane keeping
- Vehicle Stability Assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Pros and cons
What we like
- Full safety kit on the cheapest variant in the range
- Ride quality suits broken roads at speed
- Boot space is the best of the compact SUVs here
What we would change
- Naturally aspirated engine needs revs for an overtake
- The automatic turns throttle into noise
- Styling and cabin are polite rather than exciting
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.1/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.1 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.9/5
Power, acceleration & driving dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 3.9/5 Good
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 4.1/5 Very strong
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.0/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 4.8/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 4.1/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 4.0/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 4.2/5 Very strong
The grown-up compact SUV: a five-star structure, Honda Sensing standard, and no interest in shouting about it.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Latest Honda Elevate coverage
- Explainer
NCAP crash ratings explained: the programmes, the stars, and what a rating does not cover
Two stars and five stars now cost nearly the same money in the same showroom rows. What Global NCAP, Euro NCAP and Bharat NCAP actually test, why stars are not a percentage, and the long list of crashes no rating covers.
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Power-to-weight ratio: the spec-sheet number that predicts real-world pace
No brochure prints it and no showroom quotes it, yet bhp per tonne forecasts how a car actually accelerates better than either of the two numbers it is made from. Here is the arithmetic, done across our catalogue.
- Explainer
How to improve mileage: what actually works and what is ritual
MotoSutra’s catalogue records pair claimed figures of 25 kmpl with its estimates of 16-19 in the same car. The gap is not a lie, it is a driving pattern — and most of it can be moved with pressure, planning and the right gear, not additives.
- Explainer
What is a CVT? The belt-and-pulley gearbox, and why city drivers keep buying it
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- Price update
Honda revises the Elevate’s equipment and pricing while leaving the 1.5 petrol alone
Rear vents, a wireless charger and LED headlamps spread down the variant ladder; the entry price holds at ₹10.99 lakh while the flagship CVT moves past the ₹16.79 lakh the catalogue currently records.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Honda Elevate price?
MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue lists the Elevate from ₹10.99 lakh to ₹16.79 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, across five variants.
Is the Elevate a five-star car?
Yes. In this listing the structure carries a five-star Bharat NCAP adult score, and six airbags plus Honda Sensing are fitted to every variant including the base model.
What mileage does the Elevate give?
The claimed figure is 17 kmpl. MotoSutra typically estimates 11-12 kmpl in city traffic and 14-15 kmpl on expressways.
Should I take the CVT or the manual?
The manual is the more honest companion on highways, where the CVT’s droning under hard acceleration shows. For a life mostly inside city traffic, the CVT’s smoothness wins.
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Guides
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Explainer 5 min
NCAP crash ratings explained: the programmes, the stars, and what a rating does not cover
Two stars and five stars now cost nearly the same money in the same showroom rows. What Global NCAP, Euro NCAP and Bharat NCAP actually test, why stars are not a percentage, and the long list of crashes no rating covers.
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Explainer 4 min
Power-to-weight ratio: the spec-sheet number that predicts real-world pace
No brochure prints it and no showroom quotes it, yet bhp per tonne forecasts how a car actually accelerates better than either of the two numbers it is made from. Here is the arithmetic, done across our catalogue.
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Explainer 5 min
How to improve mileage: what actually works and what is ritual
MotoSutra’s catalogue records pair claimed figures of 25 kmpl with its estimates of 16-19 in the same car. The gap is not a lie, it is a driving pattern — and most of it can be moved with pressure, planning and the right gear, not additives.
News
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Price update 3 min
Honda revises the Elevate’s equipment and pricing while leaving the 1.5 petrol alone
Rear vents, a wireless charger and LED headlamps spread down the variant ladder; the entry price holds at ₹10.99 lakh while the flagship CVT moves past the ₹16.79 lakh the catalogue currently records.