Honda Elevate, mid-size ICE-powered sport utility vehicle, whose global debut happened on June 6, 2023. In the Indian market, Honda Car India, the Indian subsidiary of Japanese carmaker Honda, launched it on September 4, 2023, and started delivery on the same date. It is still on sale with the starting ex-showroom price of ₹11.81 lakh.
It’s been more than three years since the nameplate went on sale in the Indian market. A facelift for this car has already been confirmed by Honda India, which has been spotted testing on public roads in India multiple times. Recent reports suggest that its launch is very near; the manufacturers are expected to launch by Diwali 2026.
Any actual date for the Honda Elevate facelift hasn’t been confirmed by the carmaker. The most anticipated date for the launch is October 2026, with delivery around early November 2026. The mid-life update for the Honda Elevate will make it distinct in terms of design compared to the existing one. Let’s have a closer look at what we know about it.
2026 Honda Elevate facelift launch latest updates.
The Honda Car India will launch the Honda Elevate the facelift with the design change and feature upgrades inside the cabin. Exterior proportions and silhouette are set to remain the same as the outgoing model; the front end will have a totally new design with all-new grille, revised headlights setup, and tweaked bumper.
On the sides, a new alloy wheel design may be introduced, and the rear is likely to get an updated bumper and taillight. It is tough to say what features upgrades its cabin will receive. New upholstery and more soft-touch material used for the dashboard and door are certain.
Reports suggest the addition of a Level 2 advanced driving assistant system that the Honda marketed as Honda Sensing with features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and autonomous emergency braking.
Other upgrades and improvements are a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, similar to what was offered with the updated Honda City, a 360-degree camera for surround view, and ventilated front seats to enhance seating comfort for the driver and co-passenger during hot days.
Powertrain and others are set to remain the same.
The Honda Elevate facelift will measure 4,312 mm longer, 1,790 mm wider, and 1,650 mm taller. The wheelbase will be 2,650 mm, and the ground clearance will be set to 220 mm. There will be 5 seats inside the cabin in a 2-3 layout with a cargo space of 458 litres behind the second row.
Under the hood, a 1,498cc 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol-powered internal combustion engine will be available; two transmission options are certain: they are 6-speed MT and CVT with 7-step paddle shifters. This engine cranks 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm.
This car will take 10.8 seconds for 0 to 100 km/h acceleration and will be able to reach the top speed of 161 km/h, and the ARAI-certified mileage of 15.31 km/l and 16.92 km/l with manual and automatic transmission, respectively, are certain.
With the fuel tank of 40 litres and an anticipated real-world average mileage of 12 kmpl, the range would be around 480 km. Set to underpin the Honda Global Small Car Platform featuring a front-wheel-drive drivetrain, whose front and rear suspensions will be MacPherson struts and torsion beams, respectively.
Any update on its price?
The outgoing Honda Elevate is available for sale in the Indian market in four main variants, SV, V, VX, and ZX, whose ex-showroom price ranges between ₹11.81 lakh and ₹16.78. The facelift, whose launch is very near, is all set to cost little higher than the existing model. The upcoming may be available for sale with the price ₹12.5 lakh to ₹18 lakh.