For the first time in the world, Honda launched its newest mid-size SUV product, the Honda Elevate, on 6 June 2023 in India. In addition, India became the first country to manufacture and sell the Honda Elevate.
Honda Elevate was developed by the Honda R&D Asia Pacific Center located in Thailand and the R&D Team in India in designing vehicles that suit market conditions in India.
On the exterior design, the front of the Honda Elevate has sleek and sharp headlights that show a masculine and confident expression. On the side, it has the appearance of a modern SUV character and 17-inch alloy wheels, then the full-LED taillight design adds to the modern impression.
The Honda Elevate carries a 1.5 i-VTEC DOHC engine which produces a maximum power of 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm. Honda Elevate uses a CVT transmission and also has a 6-speed manual transmission version. The powertrain has been optimized to provide an enjoyable and environmentally friendly driving experience.
Honda Elevate has been equipped with Honda Connect technology and Honda SENSING leading safety technology where this technology is a safety technology that provides comprehensive protection for the driver and passengers. This technology can provide warnings to automatically take action to reduce the risk of accidents.
Toshio Kuwahara as Head of Regional Unit (Asia & Oceania), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and President and CEO, Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd said, “India is the third largest automotive market in the world and this is very important for Honda.
The launch of the Honda Elevate today is Honda's commitment and aspiration to export this car to several regions around the world. India has become one of the most important export hubs for Honda which maintains a high level of quality standards in producing products that exceed the expectations of local and global customers.”
Takuya Tsumura, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “With the launch of the Honda Elevate, we are embarking on a new journey with our new product offerings in the currently popular SUV segment in India.
We believe Elevate will further strengthen Honda's bond with consumers. We have a product strategy in place where the Honda Elevate is the first model among 5 new Honda SUVs that Honda will launch in India by 2030.”
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) is an Indian car manufacturer of Honda established in December 1995. HCIL's corporate office is based in Greater Noida, UP and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Tapukara, District. Alwar, Rajasthan.
