Honda Elevate Facelift Launched at ₹11.80 Lakh: Prices, What Changed and What Did Not

Engine and mileage: nothing new

Mechanically the car is untouched. The 1.5-litre petrol makes 121 hp and 145 Nm, and you can choose a 6-speed manual or a CVT. Some outlets quote 119 bhp, but Autocar India’s 121 hp is the figure to use. There is no hybrid on the Elevate, because the strong-hybrid system is only offered on the City. The ARAI-claimed figures of 15.31 km/l and 16.61 km/l are test numbers, and real-world economy will be lower.

Honda Elevate facelift vs the rivals

Autocar India names the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and Maruti Grand Vitara as the rivals. We have not found a variant-level comparison from a reliable source, so we are not claiming that the Elevate beats any of them. What can be said is that Honda is pitching features, especially rear-seat ventilation and ventilated front seats, against rivals that cost more for similar equipment. If you want a diesel or a turbo-petrol, the Elevate is not the car, because it has only the 1.5-litre petrol.

Should you buy the outgoing Elevate instead?

The outgoing car is on offer. Autocar India reported on 5 October that the old Elevate carries benefits of up to ₹2.35 lakh, valid until 31 October 2026, made up of up to ₹50,000 cash, up to ₹80,000 exchange, a small loyalty bonus and a corporate bonus. It is a combined maximum, and it varies by variant, city and stock. Some secondary reports say the biggest figure applies only to higher pre-facelift trims, but we have not verified that, so ask for the variant-wise sheet. If you do not care about rear ventilation or the 360-degree camera, a heavily discounted old car can make sense. If those features matter, the facelift is the only way to get them.

A note on our Short

Our Short said the facelift would arrive on 6 October with bookings at ₹21,000. Both turned out to be right. It also said India is the first market globally for the updated SUV. Honda is quoted to that effect by some outlets, but Autocar India’s own pre-booking report does not mention it, so we treat it as reported rather than confirmed. The Short’s description promised new alloy wheels, which the launch did not deliver: the alloys are unchanged. It also said “premium upholstery”, but the confirmed change is a white leatherette dashboard, not new seat upholstery. The title’s “Creta is dead” line was clickbait and we are not repeating it.

Should you buy the Honda Elevate facelift now?

Buy it if you want a petrol-only, comfort-focused family SUV, you like the idea of ventilated seats all round, and the ZX or ZX+ price makes sense against a Creta or Seltos quote. Pay attention to the CVT, because adaptive cruise and auto-hold come only with it.

Look elsewhere or wait if you want a diesel, a turbo engine or a hybrid, or if you can take the outgoing model with a large discount before 31 October. We have not driven the facelift, and this page uses Honda’s launch details and Autocar India’s reporting. We will update it after road tests and reviews come in. For more, see car news, watch the Short in our Shorts feed, and check the cars launching this week. The booking details are in Autocar India’s pre-booking report.

Honda Elevate facelift FAQs

What is the price of the Honda Elevate facelift?

It starts at ₹11.80 lakh ex-showroom for the SV manual and goes up to ₹18.40 lakh for the ZX+ Black CVT, according to Autocar India.

When did the Honda Elevate facelift launch in India?

It launched on 6 October 2026. Pre-bookings opened on 1 October with a ₹21,000 token at dealerships.

Does the Elevate facelift have new alloy wheels?

No. Autocar India says the alloy wheels are carried over from the pre-facelift car. The visible changes are the grille, the LED strip, the tail-lamp bar, the bonnet logo and the gloss-black cladding.

Does the Elevate facelift have a hybrid or diesel?

No. It uses the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 121 hp and 145 Nm, with a 6-speed manual or a CVT. The hybrid is available only on the Honda City.

What is the Honda Elevate facelift mileage?

The ARAI-claimed figures are 15.31 km/l for the manual and 16.61 km/l for the CVT. Real-world mileage will be lower.

The Elevate facelift is mainly a features and cabin upgrade, so buy it for the ventilated seats and the 360-degree camera, not for a new engine or new wheels.