Honda Elevate

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.

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

Overview
The Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June 2023. Developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand under the lead of Large Project Leader Munetsugu Kaneko, 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.

According to Honda, the boot space is rated at 458 L. Its ground clearance is claimed at 220 mm, and the turning radius is 5.2 m. It is also available with optional single-pane sunroof, and Honda Sensing, a advanced driver-assistance systems package.

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 89 kW and 145 Nm 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".

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

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).