The long-awaited Honda Elevate SUV has finally made its grand entrance into the Nepali market. Sykar Trading, the authorized distributor of Honda cars in Nepal, unveiled this exciting addition to the Honda lineup at the Honda Showroom in Dhobighat, Lalitpur.
New Design for a New Era
One look at the Honda Elevate and you'll notice a distinct departure from the traditional Honda car styling. This modernized design aims to elevate (pun intended) Honda's presence in the fiercely competitive SUV segment. While it shares its core engine and platform with the existing Honda City, it comes wrapped in a fresh SUV package, positioning itself as a formidable contender against segment giants like the Hyundai Creta. The design of the Honda Elevate exudes a larger-than-life SUV feel, featuring a clean-cut design with bold chrome accents in the front grille and LED Projector Headlamps with Integrated LED DRL and Turn Indicators. The side profile is sleek, boasting chrome door handles and 17-inch Dual-Tone Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels. The muscular aesthetics continue at the rear, where you'll find LED Tail Lamps.
Performance
Let's dive under the hood and take a look at the key specs of the 2023 Honda Elevate. It's powered by a 1.5L Inline i-VTEC DOHC Petrol engine, compliant with BS6 emission standards, boasting a displacement of 1498 cc. The dimensions measure 4312 x 1790 x 1650 mm, with a wheelbase of 2650 mm. With 121 PS of power at 6600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm in the petrol variant, it offers a smooth and efficient ride. You have the option of a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed CVT transmission, and it's a 2WD drive type. The top speed ranges from 180 to 190 Kmph, and it boasts a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres, offering a mileage of 17 Kmpl.
Safety and Features
Safety is a top priority for Honda Elevate, equipped with features like ABS, EBD, AHA, VSC, and ADAS. The suspension setup comprises a MacPherson Strut and Torsion Beam with Coil Spring, ensuring a comfortable ride. It offers seating for five and has a storage capacity of 458 litres. With 220 mm of ground clearance and a kerb weight ranging from 1205 to 1258 Kg, it's well-suited for various road conditions. Depending on the variant, you'll find either 215/60R16 or 215/55R17 tires with a front ventilated disc and rear drum configuration.
Honda Elevate Specifications
- Engine: 1.5L Inline i-VTEC DOHC Petrol
- Emission Standard: BS6
- Displacement: 1498 cc
- Dimension: 4312 x 1790 x 1650 mm
- Wheelbase: 2650 mm
- Max Power: 121 PS @ 6600 rpm
- Max Torque: 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm in Petrol
- Transmission: 6-Speed MT / 7-Speed CVT
- Drive Type: 2WD
- Top Speed: 180 – 190 Kmph
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 liters
- Mileage: 17 Kmpl
- Front Tyre: Ventilated Disc
- 215/60R16 – Steel
- 215/55R17 – Alloy
- Rear Tyre: Drum
- 215/60R16 – Steel
- 215/55R17 – Alloy
- Tubeless Tyres: Yes
- Safety System: ABS, EBD, AHA, VSC, ADAS
- Suspension Setup: MacPherson Strut and Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
- Seating: 5-Seater
- Storage Capacity: 458 liters
- Ground Clearance: 220 mm
- Kerb Weight: 1205 – 1258 Kg
- Colours: Orange, Blue, Red, White, Silver, Brown, and Grey
Price and Variants
If you're wondering about the price, the Honda Elevate starts at an affordable Rs. 56.35 Lakhs and goes up to Rs. 79.44 Lakhs in Nepal. It's available in eight different variants, offering both manual and CVT transmission options. Honda Nepal sweetens the deal with exclusive cash discounts and an additional Rs. 75,000 discount, along with Free Service for the first 10 customers. This launch in Nepal is impressive, given that Honda India planned to introduce the SUV to its Indian customers in September-October 2023. Remarkably, Honda Nepal managed to officially introduce the SUV just months after the Indian launch, making it one of the fastest automotive launches in the Nepali market.
