What happened
Honda's facelifted Elevate launched in India on 6 October 2026 with a redesigned front fascia, horizontal LED DRLs and a reworked cabin.
Why it matters
Car buyers get a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats and a 10.25-inch touchscreen, but pay for the same 121hp engine as before.
Remember this
New face, new cabin, same engine.
What happens next
Honda has not released variant-wise pricing. The outgoing Elevate started at Rs 11.8 lakh ex-showroom, and the launch event was expected to reveal the facelift's price ladder across its variants.
More context & who is affected
Honda's mid-size SUV gets its long-awaited facelift on 6 October 2026, and India is the first market to see the refreshed Elevate. The front end is the biggest change: a redesigned fascia now holds horizontally segmented LED DRLs inside the grille, while the Honda badge has moved to the bonnet. Connected LED tail lamps finish the new rear styling.
Inside, the cabin picks up a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a 10.25-inch touchscreen and ambient lighting, with a lighter interior colour theme. The mechanical side is untouched: the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine makes 121hp and 145Nm, sold with a 6-speed manual or CVT.
Bookings are open at Honda dealerships against Rs 21,000. The outgoing car started at Rs 11.8 lakh ex-showroom, and industry expectation points to a starting price near Rs 12 lakh for the facelift, with variant-wise numbers still to come. It will face the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Tata Sierra and VW Taigun.
- Launch Date
- 6 October 2026 Honda Elevate facelift launched in India todayCarAndBikeIndia Today
- Engine Output
- 121hp / 145Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, 6-speed manual or CVTCarAndBikeIndia Today
- Pre-booking Amount
- Rs 21,000 Pre-launch bookings open at Honda dealershipsIndia TodayLiveMint
Suv Buyers
Buyers expecting a price cut should note the facelift is expected to start near Rs 12 lakh, above the Rs 11.8 lakh base of the outgoing car.
Car Enthusiasts · Suv Buyers
The refreshed car adds a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof and a 10.25-inch touchscreen to its feature list.
Suv Buyers
The SUV segment stays crowded for the facelift, which will face the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Tata Sierra and VW Taigun.
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Autocar review: Elevate facelift gains rear ventilated seats but noise remains
Autocar review details Elevate facelift driving impressions, new features, and persistent noise issues
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Honda launched the facelifted Elevate in India on 6 October 2026, and India is the first market to receive the updated car.
The exterior gets a redesigned front fascia with horizontally segmented LED DRLs set into the grille, the Honda badge moved to the bonnet and connected LED tail lamps at the rear.
Interior additions include a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, 10.25-inch touchscreen and ambient lighting, with the same 1.5-litre 121hp / 145Nm engine unchanged.
Pre-launch bookings are open at Rs 21,000; the outgoing Elevate started at Rs 11.8 lakh ex-showroom and the facelift is expected from about Rs 12 lakh.
