The Honda Elevate facelift reached Indian showrooms on 6 October 2026. The Honda Elevate facelift price still starts at ₹11.80 lakh ex-showroom, and the engine is unchanged. What you get is a longer feature list, led by ventilated rear seats and a 360-degree camera.
The catch is at the top of the range. The costliest trim is now ₹1.94 lakh dearer than before. So the real question is which trim is worth your money.
This guide covers the full price list, what changed, trim-by-trim features, mileage, safety and rivals. It ends with a clear pick, running costs and advice on whether to wait.
Honda Elevate facelift price in India at a glance (2026)
The Honda Elevate facelift starts at ₹11.80 lakh ex-showroom for the SV manual. The CVT automatic starts at ₹13.79 lakh in the V trim. The top ZX+ Black CVT costs ₹18.40 lakh. These prices are indicative as of 8 November 2026, so confirm with your dealer.
Honda lists the starting price on Honda’s official Elevate page as ₹11,80,000 ex-showroom Delhi. The table below gives the full variant list. A few listings show slightly different figures on some trims, so treat Honda’s dealer quote as final.
Prices are ex-showroom and approximate; on-road cost depends on your city.
| Trim | Manual (MT) | CVT automatic | CVT extra over manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV | ₹11.80 lakh | Not offered | – |
| V | ₹12.29 lakh | ₹13.79 lakh | ₹1.50 lakh |
| VX | ₹13.93 lakh | ₹15.39 lakh | ₹1.46 lakh |
| ZX | ₹15.39 lakh | ₹16.89 lakh | ₹1.50 lakh |
| ZX+ | ₹16.80 lakh | ₹18.30 lakh | ₹1.50 lakh |
| ZX+ Black | ₹16.90 lakh | ₹18.40 lakh | ₹1.50 lakh |
Your on-road price will be higher once road tax, insurance and registration are added. Use our On-Road Price Calculator to work out the exact figure for your city.
The facelift price list has five core trims plus the ZX+ Black. Prices of older special editions, such as the Apex Edition, belong to the outgoing model and do not apply here.
What has changed in the Elevate facelift
The facelift is mostly new looks and new equipment; the engine and gearboxes are unchanged. Honda has added the biggest feature upgrades inside the cabin, plus some safety kit.
| Area | New in the facelift | Carried over |
|---|---|---|
| Front and rear design | Segmented LED daytime lights above the grille, new gloss-black mesh grille, body-coloured fog-lamp housings, Honda logo moved to the bonnet edge, LED light bar across the tail-lamps | LED headlamps and alloy wheel design |
| Colour and trim | New Nordic Forest Pearl colour (single and dual tone), gloss-black body cladding | Other body colours listed by Honda |
| Comfort | Ventilated rear seats (Honda calls this a segment first), powered and ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera, factory ambient lighting on higher trims | 10.25-inch touchscreen, semi-digital instrument cluster, single-pane sunroof, wireless charger |
| Safety | Front parking sensors, rear disc brakes, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow (CVT only) | Six airbags, LaneWatch camera |
| Cabin quietness | Extra sound-deadening material, according to Honda | Overall cabin layout |
| Engine and gearbox | Nothing new | 1.5-litre petrol with 6-speed manual or CVT |
One more change is in the manual-versus-CVT split. Only CVT cars get the electronic parking brake with auto hold. That makes the automatic a more feature-rich choice than before.
Honda says the extra sound insulation fixes a common complaint about the outgoing model, which was a noisy cabin. Judge that for yourself on a test drive, ideally on a highway stretch.
Honda Elevate variants explained: SV, V, VX, ZX and ZX+
For most buyers the VX is the sweet spot between price and features. It adds the sunroof and ambient lighting. The ZX adds the safety tech, and the ZX+ adds the 360-degree camera and rear ventilated seats.
Each trim keeps the features of the one below it. Trim-wise equipment below is as reported at launch, so check Honda’s brochure before you book.
| Trim | Gearbox | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| SV | Manual only | LED headlamps and tail-lamps, automatic climate control, push-button start, six airbags, hill start assist, rear parking sensors |
| V | Manual and CVT | 8-inch touchscreen, rear camera, three years of Honda Connect; CVT also gets paddle shifters, electronic parking brake with auto hold and rear disc brakes |
| VX | Manual and CVT | One-touch electric sunroof, ambient lighting, air-quality display with auto clean-air function, LaneWatch camera, wireless charger, alloy wheels |
| ZX | Manual and CVT | Front ventilated seats, Honda Sensing driver-assist suite, 10.25-inch touchscreen, eight speakers, leather seats |
| ZX+ and ZX+ Black | Manual and CVT | 360-degree camera, rear ventilated seats, power-adjustable front seats, front parking sensors; Black adds an all-black look but no extra features |
ADAS stands for advanced driver-assistance systems. These are radar and camera aids that can warn you or brake for you. Honda’s version is called Honda Sensing.
It includes collision-mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist, road-departure mitigation, auto high-beam and a lead-car departure alert. The adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow works only on CVT cars.
Honda Elevate mileage, engine and performance
The Elevate uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine that makes 121 PS and 145 Nm, with no diesel or turbo option. You can pair it with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic. Honda claims 15.31 kmpl for the manual and 16.61 kmpl for the CVT.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol, 1,498 cc |
| Power | 121 PS (89 kW) |
| Torque | 145 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual or CVT automatic |
| Claimed mileage | 15.31 kmpl (manual), 16.61 kmpl (CVT) |
| Boot space | 458 litres |
Claimed mileage comes from a test-lab cycle, so your real figure is usually lower. Use our Mileage Calculator to see what your own driving pattern may deliver.
With 121 PS the Elevate is built for relaxed city and highway driving, not outright pace. Buyers who want a turbo petrol or diesel will need to look at rivals.
Safety and ADAS: six airbags and Honda Sensing
Every Elevate gets six airbags, and launch listings show the Honda Sensing driver-assist suite from the ZX trim. The basic safety kit is therefore good even on the cheapest SV.
Honda also lists its ACE body structure, hill start assist, a multi-angle rear camera, an emergency stop signal and rear parking sensors. The facelift adds front parking sensors and rear disc brakes.
Honda has not published a crash-test rating on its Elevate page, so do not assume a star rating. Ask your dealer for the latest official result before you decide.
Honda Elevate vs Creta, Seltos, Kushaq and Grand Vitara
The Elevate costs a little more than the Creta and Seltos at the entry level, and it is the only one of the three that is petrol-only. Its case rests on equipment and cabin comfort.
The Hyundai Creta starts at ₹10.91 lakh ex-showroom, and the Kia Seltos starts at ₹11.25 lakh. The Elevate’s ₹11.80 lakh entry price is about ₹89,000 above the Creta and about ₹55,000 above the Seltos. The base trims are not like-for-like, so compare equal trims before deciding.
| Model | Starting ex-showroom price | Engine choices | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Elevate (facelift) | ₹11.80 lakh | Petrol only | Rear ventilated seats and 360-degree camera on the top trims |
| Hyundai Creta | ₹10.91 lakh | Petrol, diesel and turbo petrol | Lowest starting price of the three |
| Kia Seltos | ₹11.25 lakh | Petrol, turbo petrol and diesel | Panoramic sunroof from the HTK (O) trim |
The Skoda Kushaq and Maruti Grand Vitara also compete in this class. The Grand Vitara offers a strong-hybrid option that the Elevate does not. Our Maruti Grand Vitara 2026 guide covers it in detail.
Pick the Elevate if you want a petrol automatic with a long comfort list. Look at the Creta or Seltos if you need a diesel or turbo engine.
Which Honda Elevate variant should you buy?
Buy the VX if you want the best balance; step up to the ZX only if you want driver-assist tech. The ZX+ is for buyers who want every feature Honda offers.
| Buyer | Best trim | Why | What you give up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tight budget | V manual, ₹12.29 lakh | Touchscreen and rear camera at a lower price | No sunroof, no ambient lighting |
| Best value | VX manual, ₹13.93 lakh | Sunroof, ambient lighting and wireless charger | No ADAS, no ventilated seats |
| Daily city driver | VX CVT, ₹15.39 lakh | Automatic plus parking brake with auto hold | Costs ₹1.46 lakh more than the manual |
| Safety and features | ZX CVT, ₹16.89 lakh | Driver-assist suite with adaptive cruise | Still no 360 camera or rear ventilation |
| Fully loaded | ZX+ CVT, ₹18.30 lakh | 360 camera, rear ventilated seats, power seats | Highest price; Black adds ₹0.10 lakh for looks only |
Three common mistakes are worth avoiding. First, do not pay extra for the Black Edition if you only want features, because it adds none. Second, do not buy the ZX manual for the safety suite, because its low-speed follow works only on the CVT. Third, do not stretch to the ZX+ if you rarely carry rear passengers.
Running cost, EMI and ownership
Expect to spend roughly ₹7.52 to ₹8.16 per km on petrol in real driving. That is an estimate. It assumes petrol at ₹100 a litre and real-world mileage 20% below Honda’s claim. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to plug in your own fuel price.
Figures in the table are estimates for 1,000 km of driving a month.
| Gearbox | Claimed mileage (kmpl) | Real-world mileage (kmpl) | Fuel cost per km | Fuel cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 15.31 | 12.25 | ₹8.16 | About ₹8,200 |
| CVT | 16.61 | 13.29 | ₹7.52 | About ₹7,500 |
Over five years and 60,000 km, fuel would cost about ₹4.90 lakh for the manual and ₹4.52 lakh for the CVT. The CVT therefore saves only about ₹38,000 in fuel. It costs ₹1.50 lakh more upfront, so choose it for convenience, not for savings.
For finance, take a loan of ₹12 lakh at 9% for five years. The EMI works out to about ₹24,910 a month, with total interest of about ₹2.95 lakh. Try your own numbers in the Vehicle EMI Calculator.
On service cost, Honda lists a cost-of-maintenance section on its website. Honda also offers an Anytime Warranty that you can extend up to 10 years or 1,20,000 km by renewing every year.
Should you wait? Festive buying advice
Do not wait for a new Elevate version; buy now if the facelift suits you. The facelift is only a month old, and nothing bigger has been announced.
Honda has not announced a hybrid, CNG or electric Elevate for India as of 8 November 2026. Talk of any of these is speculation, so do not plan a purchase around it.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| 1.5-litre petrol with manual or CVT | Confirmed |
| Six airbags on every trim | Confirmed |
| Diesel engine | Not offered |
| Strong-hybrid Elevate | Not announced; rumour only |
| CNG or electric Elevate | Not announced; rumour only |
If you want an electric compact SUV today, read our Kia Syros EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric comparison. If a smaller, cheaper SUV suits you better, see the 2026 Maruti Brezza guide. Our Honda ZR-V launch guide covers Honda’s larger SUV.
Dealer offers change from month to month and vary by city. Ask for the current offer on your exact trim, and see Honda’s monthly offers section before you pay.
Honda Elevate facelift FAQs
Which Honda Elevate variant has a sunroof?
Launch listings show the one-touch electric sunroof from the VX trim upwards. The SV and V trims do not get it. A single-pane sunroof is carried over from the outgoing model. Confirm the trim-wise feature list in Honda’s brochure before booking.
Is the Honda Elevate available in diesel, CNG or hybrid?
No. The Elevate facelift is sold only with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, paired with a manual or CVT gearbox. Honda’s website says it is not offered as a diesel. A hybrid, CNG or electric Elevate has not been announced, so treat such reports as speculation.
Does the Honda Elevate facelift have ADAS?
Yes, on the ZX trim and above, according to launch listings. Honda Sensing includes collision-mitigation braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. The low-speed follow function of the cruise control is available only on CVT cars. The lower trims do not get the suite.
What is the mileage of the Honda Elevate facelift?
Honda claims 15.31 kmpl for the manual and 16.61 kmpl for the CVT. Real-world mileage is usually lower, and our estimate is about 12.25 kmpl and 13.29 kmpl respectively. Driving style, traffic and air-conditioner use all change the figure.
Which Honda Elevate variant is value for money?
The VX is the best balance for most buyers. It adds a sunroof, ambient lighting and a wireless charger over the V trim. Choose the manual to save money, or the CVT if you drive mostly in the city. Skip the ZX+ unless you want every feature.
Is the Honda Elevate facelift worth buying?
Yes, if you want a petrol-only compact SUV with a long comfort list and a steady engine. The entry price is unchanged and the new features are real upgrades. If you need a diesel or turbo engine, look at the Creta or Seltos instead.
Sources: Honda Cars India; Hyundai Motor India; Kia India; launch price list.
