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Introduced in June 2023, the Honda Elevate, also called ‘Honda WR-V’ in some markets, is due for a mid-cycle refresh
Just weeks after launching the new City in India, Honda has started testing the new Elevate on public roads. The company will be giving its mid-size SUV a facelift in the coming months. The mid-size SUV segment has seen a barrage of new launches since the end of last year, putting Honda under pressure to refresh the Elevate.
The company’s Hyundai Creta rival is already behind the competition in several key aspects, including features, performance, and fuel economy. The upcoming mid-cycle update should address some of these shortcomings and make the model more competitive.
The new Honda Elevate is likely to feature only subtle cosmetic updates. At the front, the updated model should have tweaked headlamp graphics, a restyled bumper, a new radiator grille, and a revised lower air intake. On the sides, new 17-inch alloy wheels may be the only change on the facelifted model. At the rear, Honda may tweak the tail lamp graphics and redesign the bumper.
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The interior of the Honda Elevate may not have extensive design changes. Save for a few tweaks to the dashboard and centre console, the cabin should look unchanged overall. Honda may revise the colour scheme and trim of the interior, though. The company may introduce new features such as a panoramic sunroof, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a ventilation function for the front seats in the Elevate with the upcoming refresh.
The Honda Elevate is unlikely to receive any mechanical changes with the facelift. Currently, Honda offers the Elevate only with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 89 kW (119 hp) and 145 Nm of torque. Customers can choose a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT, with the former leading to a fuel economy of 15.31 km/l and the latter 16.92 km/l.
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In addition to the Hyundai Creta, the new Honda Elevate will compete with the Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Tata Sierra, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Renault Duster, and the upcoming Nissan Tekton. The facelifted mid-size SUV likely be launched in the third quarter of the year and its prices could start at around Rs. 11.75 lakh (ex-showroom).
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