Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate made its global debut in India. The new SUV opens the doors of a new SUV-first plan of the Japanese automaker in India. Furthermore, the new model will be the first of 4 more SUVs the company plans on launching in the domestic market. The company plans to launch the new SUV soon with a 1.5L NA petrol engine, with the options of a 6-speed MT and a CVT.

Honda Elevate EV

While unveiling the Elevate SUV, the Japanese automaker also promised to launch an all-electric version of the car in the Indian market. The OEM announced that the new electric SUV will be launched in the Indian market within 3 years. However, they refrained from revealing any further details about the EV.

Hyundai Creta Facelift

The Hyundai Creta SUV awaits a facelift in the face of increasing competition. The South Korean automaker plans to launch the SUV with fresh styling and a few mechanical changes to deal with the new contenders entering the mid-size SUV market. If rumors are to be believed, the automaker might even bring an N-Line version of the mid-size SUV to India.

Kia Seltos Facelift

Kia Seltos is one of the most popular SUVs of the South Korean automaker in India. However, the SUV hasn’t received any major updates in a while. Changing that, the automaker plans on launching a new facelift version of the SUV. This new version is expected to have styling and mechanical changes. Furthermore, the feature list of the car might get refreshed.

Mahindra Thar 5-door

Indians recently witnessed the launch of the Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door version. The launch of the lifestyle off-roader can increase problems for the ongoing 3-door version of the Mahindra Thar. To resolve the issue, the Indian automaker has been working on a 5-door version of the Mahindra Thar to be launched in India soon. The car can expect to have a longer wheelbase updated feature list with the same engines as in the ongoing SUV.

Source: Bureau

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Honda Elevate: Competition

The Honda Elevate is the company’s first attempt to ride on the success of the mid-size SUVs in India and will compete with popular cars like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq.

Honda Elevate: Dimensions

The Honda Elevate is a mid-size SUV, and is expected to have an overall length of around 4.3 meters, much like the competition in the segment. The height and width is expected to be same as most of the rivals as well, however the wheelbase can be larger, to accommodate more cabin space. 

Honda Elevate: Design

The car has been spotted multiple times testing and the teaser image also reveals some details of the SUV. The Honda Elevate will have an upright stance and probably a strong front-end design, bearing a large chrome grille like the Honda Amaze and Honda City. It also gets muscular wheel arches, a headlight design representing the Honda DNA, and similar other features. 

Honda Elevate: Cabin

The Honda Elevate can get a cabin similar to the Honda City, with a large free standing infotainment system, along with a single-pane sunroof and a 5-seater cabin setup. No new platform has been devised for the Honda Elevate and it will be based on a platform that draws from the previous Honda models in India, specifically, the Honda City, which has the similar dimensions. 

Honda Elevate: Engine

The Honda Elevate is expected to be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, similar to that of the Honda City, that will be tuned to provide the SUV with good fuel efficiency. While the City gets a Hybrid mill as well, the Honda Elevate might be offered with a 1.5-litre petrol-electric strong hybrid unit at the get go. However, sources reveal that the hybrid engine will be added in the later stages. 

Honda Elevate: Price

The Honda Elevate is expected to be priced around Rs 10.50 lakh (Ex-showroom) for the base version and can go upto Rs 20 lakh for the strong hybrid variants (if added to the lineup).

Honda Elevate: Live Launch

You can watch the live unveiling of the Honda Elevate mid-size SUV here:

The Honda Elevate mid-size SUV will make its global premiere in India today on June 6, 2023, followed by a launch later this year. The Honda Elevate is the first mid-size SUV from the Japanese automaker and aims to take pie from the success of the mid-size SUV segment of India.

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

By far the most-awaited launch of the year. Indians have been waiting for this off-roader for a couple of years now. It is ready to go on sale in India in a 5-door format. The Jimny gets a 1.5L petrol engine with two transmission choices – 4-speed AT and 5-speed MT. The chic-looking off-roader comes with a low-range transfer case as well. For suspension duties, there are solid axles on both ends with coil springs. It is tough to comment on its prices, but enthusiasts are waiting for it with excitement.

Honda Elevate

Joining the SUV bandwagon again is the Honda with its new SUV called the Elevate. The Honda Elevate will be a mid-size SUV to rub shoulders with products like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. It will be unveiled on June 6. Powertrain options are expected to be carried over from the Honda City’s lineup – 1.5L NA petrol and 1.5L strong-hybrid setup.

Citroen C3 Aircross

Showcased sometime back, the Hyundai Creta rival will be launched in the coming month. The three-row SUV will be introduced at a rather aggressive price point, to help it sustain the competition with its VFM propositions. The Citroen C3 Aircross will retail with a 1.2L turbo-petrol motor with both manual and automatic gearbox choices. The SUV will get features like a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, roof-mounted AC vents, and a fully-removable third row.

Volkswagen Virtus GT Manual

At the Annual Brand Conference, Volkswagen made us have a one-on-one with the Volkswagen Virtus GT Manual. Well, it looked pretty similar to the automatic variant, other than a new gear lever. Mechanically, it is different in terms of the gearbox. The 7-speed DCT is replaced with a 6-speed stick shift. The MT trim is expected to be launched in the month of June itself. However, Volkswagen is tight-lipped about the exact date.

Mercedes-AMG SL55

The AMG-developed roadster of the German brand – Mercedes-AMG SL55 is confirmed to launch on June 22. The SL range will be coming back to the Indian market after a gap of a dozen years. It will be powered by a 4.0L V8 powerplant, belting out 478 Bhp. The motor develops a peak torque of 700 Nm.

Source: Bureau

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