- Honda Car India's latest teaser shows a new Elevate SUV variant with a unique grille and red accents. Although speculations hint at the name of the Explorer Edition, official confirmation is still pending.
Honda Car India recently released a new teaser post for the Elevate on its social media. In the teaser, the Japanese carmaker has showcased a silhouette of a new version of the Elevate SUV. Although not much is visible, the teaser does reveal some key details about the upcoming version.
In the image, the new variant is seen sporting the new grille accessory, which is also offered in the Black Edition. Above the grille, the chrome element connecting the headlamps has also been blackened, as seen on the Black Edition. To differentiate this variant from the Black version, it gets a special red accent line running vertically on the grille. There are red markings on the edge of the fog lamp as well as on the two spokes of the alloy wheel. The alloy wheels of this version of the SUV appear in glossy black colour.
What could be the name of this new version?
The text on the post says, “An adventurous companion for the explorer inside you”. This could be a possible hint towards the naming of the SUV as an Explorer variant was under discussion earlier. However, there is no official confirmation in this regard yet.
What will power this new version of the SUV?
There will be no changes under the hood in the new version of this SUV. It will have the same 1.5 liter, 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated engine. This unit produces around 119 bhp at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. Transmission options for the Honda Elevate include a 6-speed manual or a 7-step CVT. There is also an official CNG option available for the SUV. However, this is dealer-level fitment only.
Features of the Honda Elevate include Level 2 ADAS and six airbags. Additional features include touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charging, lanewatch camera, traction control, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, connected technology and more. Honda offers a standard 3 years/unlimited kilometer warranty with the Elevate, which can be extended up to seven years with a flexible warranty option of up to 10 years. Roadside assistance is also available from the date of purchase.
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First publication date: 01 November 2025, 15:01 PM IST