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Honda Elevate Facelift Launched in India

A modernized front and richer cabin equipment aim to close the Elevate's feature gap with rivals.

Overview

  • Honda Cars India launched the refreshed Elevate on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, marking the SUV’s first major mid‑cycle update since its 2023 debut.
  • Exterior revisions include a redesigned grille with segmented LED DRLs, the Honda badge moved to the bonnet, revised bumpers and a connected LED tail‑lamp treatment to give a sharper, more contemporary look.
  • The cabin gains substantive factory equipment upgrades such as a larger ~10.25‑inch infotainment screen, ambient lighting, updated leatherette trim, ventilated and power front seats and a factory‑fitted 360° surround‑view camera on selected trims.
  • Honda kept the same 1.5‑litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with six‑speed manual and CVT options and declined to add the City’s strong‑hybrid system for this facelift.
  • Pre‑bookings opened earlier for a Rs 21,000 token and Honda announced a modest price uplift with variant pricing released at launch as the company pushes features to better compete with rivals while pursuing separate EV plans.