Honda Elevate Explained

Honda Elevate
Manufacturer:Honda
Production:August 2023 – present
Model Code:DG5[1]
Aka:Honda WR-V (Japan)
Assembly:India: Tapukara, Rajasthan (HCIL)
Designer:Chachawal Prapai, Andhika Dimas Dwiputra, Nirmay, Kaushal Abhay Dabak[2]
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Honda Elevate is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Honda since 2023. It was introduced in June 2023 in India. It is also marketed in Japan as the Honda WR-V, and will go on sale in 2024.[3]

According to Honda, the name Elevate is a backronym, which the name represents 'empowerment, liberation, exploration, versatility, aspiration, transformation and evolution'.[4]

Overview

The Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June 2023.[5] Developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand under the lead of Large Project Leader Munetsugu Kaneko,[6] the Elevate is built on the Global Small Car platform which also underpins the seventh-generation City. Its exterior dimensions are comparable to the Fit-based, global-oriented HR-V/Vezel. It is the only Honda SUV available in India at the time of its introduction, following the demise of the first-generation WR-V.[7]

According to Honda, the boot space is rated at 458L. Its ground clearance is claimed at, and the turning radius is . It is also available with optional single-pane sunroof, and Honda Sensing, a advanced driver-assistance systems package.[8]

The Elevate is equipped with the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine shared with the City. Peak output for this engine is rated at and of torque. This engine is also designed to run on E20 fuel. Honda stated that the Elevate will be available as a battery electric vehicle "in the next three years".

Markets

Japan

The vehicle was introduced in Japan on 16 November 2023 as the Honda WR-V.[9] Imported from India, the WR-V is marketed in three variants, namely X, Z, and Z+.[10] Honda Japan targets monthly sales of 3,000 units.[11]

South Africa

The Elevate was launched in South Africa on 23 February 2024, it is available in two trim levels: Comfort (manual) and Elegance (CVT).[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Honda Elevate to debut in Japan as the new Honda WR-V . 2023-11-25 . Team-BHP.
  2. Web site: JP, 1738112, S . 2024-03-13 . www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp.
  3. https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/dafbafe8ae2a-japan-automakers-tap-foreign-models-to-drive-sales-of-outdoorsy-cars.html
  4. News: Lye . Gerard . 2023-06-06 . 2023 Honda Elevate debuts in India – new B-segment SUV with 1.5L NA; 6MT or CVT; Honda Sensing suite . . Driven Communications . Malaysia . 2023-06-07.
  5. https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/honda-new-crossover-report-a5100-20230503
  6. Web site: Dhingra . Mayank . Thakkar . Ketan . 2023-06-06 . Honda unveils new Elevate SUV in India, aims to attract mid-size SUV buyers . 2023-07-23 . Autocar Professional . en.
  7. Web site: 2023-06-06 . Honda Elevate makes its global debut in India . 2023-06-06 . Autocar India.
  8. Web site: Honda Elevate Compact SUV Unveiled In India Ahead Of October Launch . 2023-06-06 . carandbike . English.
  9. Web site: 2024 Honda WR-V Debuts In Japan As Brand's First Model Imported From India. Thanos. Pappas. November 16, 2023. Carscoops.
  10. Web site: 2023-11-16 . ホンダが新型コンパクトSUV「WR-V」をオフィシャルサイトで先行公開 【ニュース】 . 2023-11-16 . webCG . ja.
  11. Web site: Dalvi . Ajit . Honda exports nearly 7,000 Elevate SUVs to Japan . 2024-03-14 . Autocar India . en.
  12. Web site: Michael . Taylor . 2024-02-22 . Honda launches new entry-level Elevate SUV in South Africa – Pricing . 2024-02-23 . TopAuto . en.