Honda’s new SUV to be called ‘Elevate’: Grand Vitara, Creta rival’s global debut in June

Honda Vehicles India at the moment confirmed that its upcoming mid-size SUV might be referred to as ‘Elevate’ by way of social media. The SUV will make its international debut subsequent month and can go on sale later this 12 months. When launched, the Elevate will compete with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.

Speaking in regards to the design of the Elevate, the SUV has been noticed a number of occasions testing on Indian roads. For the reason that SUV was extensively lined, it is arduous to inform something about its new design. The brand new SUV might be based mostly on the identical platform because the fifth technology Honda Metropolis sedan. The SUV will get an LED headlight with DRLs and also will characteristic a giant grille, chunky wheel arches, roof rails and chrome environment throughout. By way of dimensions, the SUV is anticipated to measure someplace between 4.2-4.3 meters in size.

Shifting on to the within, the SUV is anticipated to get a 10-inch infotainment system with a semi-digital instrument cluster. Different anticipated options embrace a panoramic sunroof, wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wi-fi charging, ventilated entrance seats, computerized local weather management, electrical seats for the driving force, 360-degree digicam, engine begin/cease button, related automotive tech, PM 2.5 air filter and lots of extra.

Speaking in regards to the powertrain, the Elevate is anticipated to be powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine which places out 121 PS of energy and 145 Nm of torque. Gearbox choices will embrace a 6-speed handbook and a CVT Computerized. There might be no diesel engine on supply. Nonetheless, at a later date, Honda would possibly introduce a robust hybrid variant.
By way of pricing, the value for the brand new Elevate is anticipated to begin from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV will make its international debut on June sixth 2023, the launch is anticipated to occur by September 2023.