Honda will debut its upcoming mid-size SUV tomorrow to rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
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The world premiere of the Honda Elevate is just a few hours from now as we summarize all the details that we know so far. Elevate is a mid-size SUV that will borrow a ton of elements from the already established City sedan, which has been a prominent vehicle in India for a long time. In a bid to revive its dwindling sales, Honda has planned to enter the fast-growing mid-size SUV category. This has become crowded over the years as there are all major carmakers in this segment. As a result, it will be interesting to see what Honda equips Elevate with to woo customers.
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Honda Elevate World Premiere
Based on the spied versions, digital automobile artist, Bagrawala Designs has come up with what looks like an accurate iteration of the SUV. At the front, there is a modern design language that is apparent in this concept. It has LED DRLs just on top of the sleek headlamp units, a broad front grille with a chunky chrome slab on which the Honda logo is mounted, a sporty bumper, a rugged silver skid plate to accentuate the SUV-ish stance, LED fog lamps on the extreme edges of the bumper with black housing and an upright bonnet. At the rear, there are split-LED taillamps, a roof-mounted spoiler, a sturdy bumper with a silver skid plate and reflector lights on the bumper. The sides hold an attractive pattern for the alloy wheels along with chunky wheel arches.
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Interior and Features
Based on the City sedan, there will be myriad features that the Elevate will borrow from it. This might include things like a large Digital Infotainment and Instrument Display, an 8-Speaker Premium Sound System, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an Electric Sunroof, a 360-degree Camera, G-Meter, All Four One-Touch Power Windows, Voice Commands, Honda SENSING ADAS features like Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruiser Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Information System, Cross Traffic Monitor, Auto High-Beam Headlights and more. More details will be revealed tomorrow.
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Specs
Honda has confirmed that the powertrains will also be shared with the City. Hence, the Elevate would come with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 121 hp and 145 Nm and a 1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle strong hybrid petrol mill that churns out 109 hp and 253 Nm of peak power and torque respectively. The non-hybrid engine will be paired with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic, while the hybrid mill will have a sole e:CVT automatic transmission. There were also reports of an additional 1.0-litre engine for the lower trims but that is not confirmed yet.
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What We Think
No one can deny the fact that Honda is late to this mid-size SUV party, but the advantage of it is that it knows what works among the customers. Hence, it could offer the latest tech and convenience features, the petrol mill in the City is already a success in our market and the final aspect will be the price. If Honda prices the Elevate competitively, things could get really challenging for the rivals. One thing is for sure, the buyers will definitely be spoilt for choice in this segment, which is only a good thing.
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