Honda Elevate

The 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 which went on sale in 2024.https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/dafbafe8ae2a-japan-automakers-tap-foreign-models-to-drive-sales-of-outdoorsy-cars.html

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.https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/honda-new-crossover-report-a5100-20230503 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 discontinuation of the first-generation WR-V.

According to Honda, the boot space is rated at . 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.

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".

2025 update An update was unveiled on 2 September 2025, the exterior features an 'Alpha-Bold Plus Grille' with nine vertical slats and a thick chrome surround, available as standard on the Signature Black Edition or optional on other trims. The top-spec ZX variant added an 'Ivory' interior theme with white leatherette seats and soft-touch materials, joining existing Tan and Black schemes. New features include an optional 360-degree camera and seven-color ambient lighting on ZX models, with black fabric upholstery replacing beige on V and VX trims.

2026 facelift The facelift was unveiled in India on 6 October 2026, featuring a redesigned front fascia with an updated grille with 3-line LED lights and full-width taillights, while the Honda logo became 2D, and it is placed to the top of the bonnet.

Markets Argentina The Honda WR-V was relaunched in Argentina on 23 January 2026. It is imported from Brazil, and is offered exclusively in EXL trim level, powered by a both powered by a 1.5-litre DI i-VTEC petrol flex-fuel engine paired with a CVT.

Brazil The Honda WR-V was relaunched in Brazil on 16 October 2025 after a three-year hiatus. Locally assembled in Itirapina, it is offered in EX and EXL trim levels, both powered by a 1.5-litre DI i-VTEC petrol flex-fuel engine paired with a CVT.

Brunei The Elevate was launched in Brunei on 10 July 2026 and it is offered only in a single variant (CVT).

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. In April 2025, the Honda Elevate was crash tested by the Japanese NCAP and it scored a 5-star rating.

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).

Honda Elevate

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