Honda Elevate Has Now Reached 30,000 Homes In India

The Honda Elevate was launched in India in September 2023 as an all-new product from India after 2017

• The made-in-India Honda Elevate has also been launched in Japan, as the Honda WR-V

• Honda India’s exporting markets include Turkey, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, and Nepal.

• The Japan-spec Honda WR-V uses the same 1.5-litre engine but produces less power and torque.

• In Japan, the Elevate is priced between Rs 11.54 lakh to Rs 13.69 lakh in INR (converted).

• In India, the Elevate is priced between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.20 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).

The Honda Elevate is the latest offering from the Japanese automaker, with India as its first market. The Elevate was launched here in September 2023 in the compact SUV space, and in the last six months since its launch, the compact SUV has reached 30,000 customers in India.

Launched In Japan As WR-V

The ‘Made in India’ Honda Elevate has now been launched in Japan under the WR-V nameplate. Honda India has been exporting to both left-hand-drive markets (Turkey, Mexico, and Middle East) and right-hand-drive markets (Nepal, Bhutan, South Africa and SADC countries). Now, Japan marks the newest addition to Honda India's export business.

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More About Japan-spec Honda Elevate (WR-V)

The Japan-spec Honda Elevate, known as the WR-V there, employs the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine as the India-spec model but offers a lower output of 118 PS and 142 Nm. For reference, the India-spec Honda Elevate generates 121 PS and 145 Nm with the same engine. It's important to note that the Honda WR-V in Japan is limited to the CVT automatic gearbox, whereas in India it comes with the option of both a 6-speed manual and a CVT.

The Japanese version of the Elevate comes with features like a smaller 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support and electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, though it doesn’t get a sunroof. Safety is taken care of by six airbags, hill start assist, ABS with EBD, traction control system, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.

The India-spec Elevate is a bit more feature-loaded than its Japanese counterpart, as it gets a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a wireless phone charger, and a sunroof. 

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Honda Elevate (WR-V) Price Range In Japan

In Japan, the Honda WR-V is priced between 2,098,800 yen to 2,489,300 yen (Rs 11.54 lakh to Rs 13.69 lakh in INR). In India, the Elevate is priced between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.20 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). Here, it rivals the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

Disclaimer: Price converted at the time of wiring this article, and may vary depending on time.

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