Honda Elevate Facelift 2026: Price, Variants, Features and Booking Guide

The Honda Elevate facelift was launched in India on 6 October 2026, with ex-showroom prices starting at Rs 11.80 lakh and topping out at Rs 18.40 lakh (CarDekho price page). The update brings a refreshed face, a longer equipment list including Level-2 ADAS and rear-ventilated seats, and a familiar 1.5-litre petrol engine. Bookings opened on 1 October 2026 at Rs 21,000 (CarDekho booking guide), and as of mid-October 2026 Honda has confirmed that deliveries had begun by launch week, though festive demand may create short waiting periods in some cities.

Price and Variant Lineup

Honda markets the updated SUV in six core trims: SV, V, VX, ZX, ZX Plus and ZX Plus Black. Because the manual and CVT are sold as separate models, price lists show 11 variants in total (CarDekho). The base SV is available only with a 6-speed manual, while higher trims can be had with either the manual or a CVT automatic.

Variant	Transmission	Ex-showroom price (Rs lakh)
SV	Manual	11.80
V	Manual	12.29
V	CVT	13.79
VX	Manual	13.93
VX	CVT	15.39
ZX	Manual	15.39
ZX Plus	Manual	16.80
ZX	CVT	16.89
ZX Plus Black	Manual	16.90
ZX Plus	CVT	18.30
ZX Plus Black	CVT	18.40

All prices are ex-showroom and exclude insurance, registration and road tax. On-road costs will vary by city, so buyers should confirm the final figure with an authorised Honda dealership. At Rs 11.80 lakh, the Elevate undercuts several segment rivals on entry price, while the top-end ZX Plus Black CVT packs new comfort and safety technology.

What Is New in the 2026 Facelift

The exterior changes are evolutionary rather than radical. The front end gets a gloss-black honeycomb grille, connected LED DRLs with a dash pattern, and the Honda badge has moved to the bonnet. At the rear, a connected LED tail-lamp strip is the standout change. The silhouette, roof rails and 17-inch alloy wheels remain familiar (CarDekho review).

Inside, the cabin keeps its practical layout but adds a dual-tone theme, leatherette padding and ambient lighting. The feature list has been expanded to include:

• Front and rear ventilated seats with three-level cooling, a segment-first addition that directly addresses back-seat heat in Indian summers.
• 360-degree surround-view camera with front parking sensors for tighter urban manoeuvring.
• Level-2 ADAS (Honda Sensing) with adaptive cruise control that now works in stop-and-go traffic, lane-keep assist and collision-mitigation braking. These systems reduce highway fatigue but do not replace attentive driving.
• Connected LED tail lamps and a new bold mesh grille.
• PM 2.5 AQI display with an auto clean-air function.
• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold and a wireless phone charger.

The infotainment touchscreen is listed as 10.1 inches in Honda’s launch materials and 10.25 inches in CarDekho’s review data; both figures refer to the same floating display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A 7-inch digital driver’s display, single-pane sunroof and 8-speaker sound system are also on offer.

Engine, Mileage and Practicality

Power comes from the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated i-VTEC petrol engine producing 121 PS and 145 Nm. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-step CVT. Honda’s official site claims mileage of 15.31 km/l for the manual and 16.61 km/l for the CVT (Honda Cars India). In real-world use, CarDekho’s reviewer estimated 11–13 km/l in the city and around 15 km/l on the highway, so buyers should treat the company figures as best-case numbers.

Practicality remains a strong point: the boot is rated at 458 litres (Honda official site), among the largest in the segment, and the rear bench offers generous knee room and headroom. Rear seat ventilation, rear AC vents and a rear armrest make it a comfortable chauffeur-driven space.

How to Book and When You Can Get It

Bookings opened on 1 October 2026 for Rs 21,000. The process can be completed online through Honda India’s website or at a dealership.

Online booking steps:

1. Select the transmission (manual or CVT).
2. Choose the variant and exterior colour.
3. Enter your location and pick a preferred dealership.
4. Verify your phone number via OTP and enter personal details.
5. Review the configuration and pay the Rs 21,000 booking amount.

A Honda sales executive will then contact you for financing and documentation. Offline bookings follow the same logic at a showroom, where a test drive is recommended before paying the token amount.

Honda confirmed that deliveries had already begun by the launch week. However, the festive rush means waiting times can differ by city, variant and colour, so no fixed delivery date is guaranteed.

Where It Fits in the Market

The Elevate facelift competes with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Tata Sierra, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Its pricing undercuts several rivals while offering new comfort and safety tech, though it still lacks a hybrid or diesel powertrain option.

Search interest in the Honda Elevate facelift rose sharply on Google Trends India on 7 October 2026, with the tool showing roughly 20,000 approximate searches in the previous 24 hours (Google Trends India). Trends data measures curiosity, not website traffic or independent confirmation of specifications, but it signals strong buyer attention following the launch.