Honda Elevate Facelift Deliveries Begin Across India: Priced from Rs 11.80 Lakh with Standard 6 Airbags

Honda Cars India has officially commenced nationwide customer handovers and dealer dispatches for the 2026 Honda Elevate facelift, with prices starting from Rs 11.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Addressing critical safety and infotainment preferences, the refreshed midsize SUV equips 6 airbags as standard across all variants, an upgraded 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless connectivity, a 360-degree surround-view camera, and Honda Sensing Level 2 ADAS on both manual and CVT automatic trims to challenge the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Maruti Grand Vitara.

Standardized 6 Airbags & Elevated Passive Safety

Honda elevates safety benchmarks by standardizing core passive protection across the entire variant hierarchy:

• 6 Airbags Standard Across Trims: Dual front, front-seat side, and side curtain airbags now protect passengers starting from the entry-level SV grade.
• All-Seat 3-Point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Belts: Standard rear seatbelt reminder sensors for all five seating positions.
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure: Ultra-high-strength steel monocoque disperses collision energy away from the cabin.
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) & Hill Start Assist (HSA): Electronic active yaw control and traction stabilization equipped as standard factory kit.

Honda Sensing Level 2 ADAS on Manual & CVT Gearboxes

Radar and high-definition wide-angle optical cameras provide advanced semi-autonomous highway driver aids:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS): Automatically alerts and applies emergency braking to avoid frontal crashes with vehicles and pedestrians.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Smoothly regulates vehicle cruising distance in highway traffic, reducing driver fatigue during inter-city touring.
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) & Road Departure Mitigation: Gently guides steering torque to keep the SUV centered within marked road lanes.
• Lead Car Departure Notification: Audio-visual chime alerts inattentive drivers when the vehicle ahead begins moving at traffic signals.

Refined 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol: 121 PS with 6-MT & 7-Step CVT

The mechanical beating heart preserves Honda’s celebrated naturally aspirated linear throttle response:

• 1.5-Litre 4-Cylinder DOHC i-VTEC Petrol Engine: Develops 121 PS of power at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm.
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission: Short, positive gear throws paired with a light hydraulic clutch lever action.
• 7-Step Stepped CVT Automatic: Features steering-wheel paddle shifters for manual gear ratio override during rapid highway overtaking.
• ARAI-Certified Fuel Efficiency: Delivers 15.31 kmpl with the 6-speed manual and 16.92 kmpl with the CVT automatic.

Upgraded 10.25-Inch Touchscreen & 360-Degree Surround Camera

Inside the cabin, convenience and outward visibility receive valuable generational upgrades:

• 10.25-Inch High-Definition Touchscreen: Anti-glare optical display running wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with rapid touchscreen responsiveness.
• 360-Degree Surround-View Camera System: Replaces the older single-angle camera with bird’s-eye parking views and dynamic parking guidelines.
• Class-Leading 220 mm Ground Clearance: Unrivaled clearance tackles flooded monsoon roads, deep gravel potholes, and unpaved speed breakers with zero underbody scraping.
• Cavernous 458-Litre Boot Capacity: Square, flat loading luggage floor easily swallows four large suitcases alongside weekend duffel bags.

Comprehensive Technical Specifications