The Honda Elevate, also known in Japan as the Honda WR-V, is a subcompact Crossover SUVmade by Honda since 2023.
| Honda Elevate | |
|---|---|
_front.jpg) 2024 Honda WR-V Z+ (Japan) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Model code | DG5[1] |
| Also called | Honda WR-V (Japan) |
| Production | August 2023 – present |
| Assembly | India: Tapukara, Rajasthan (HCIL) |
| Designer | Chachawal Prapai, Andhika Dimas Dwiputra, Nirmay, Kaushal Abhay Dabak[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Power output | 89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS) |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,312 mm (169.8 in) |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
History and Features
changeThe Honda Elevate was first shown in India in June 2023.[3] Honda said the name Elevate is an acronymon that means empowerment, liberation, exploration, versatility, aspiration, transformation and evolution.[4] The Elevate shares its platform with the Honda City and the Honda Amaze. It is the only SUV Honda sells in India after the discontinuation of the first gen Honda WR-V.[5]
The car has a 1.5 liter VTEC petrol engine with a 6-speed manual CVT transmission. Honda said that the Elevate will be an electric car in the next three years.[6]
Markets
changeThe Honda Elevate is currently sold in India, Japan where it was launched as the Honda WR-V in November,[7] [8] and South Africa where it was launched in February 2024.[9]
References
change- ↑ "Honda Elevate to debut in Japan as the new Honda WR-V". Team-BHP. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ↑ "JP, 1738112, S". www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ↑ https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/honda-new-crossover-report-a5100-20230503
- ↑ Lye, Gerard (2023-06-06). "2023 Honda Elevate debuts in India – new B-segment SUV with 1.5L NA; 6MT or CVT; Honda Sensing suite". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ "Honda Elevate makes its global debut in India". Autocar India. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ Dhingra, Mayank; Thakkar, Ketan (2023-06-06). "Honda unveils new Elevate SUV in India, aims to attract mid-size SUV buyers". Autocar Professional. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (November 16, 2023). "2024 Honda WR-V Debuts In Japan As Brand's First Model Imported From India". Carscoops.
- ↑ "ホンダが新型コンパクトSUV「WR-V」をオフィシャルサイトで先行公開 【ニュース】". webCG (in Japanese). 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ↑ Taylor, Michael (2024-02-22). "Honda launches new entry-level Elevate SUV in South Africa – Pricing". TopAuto. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
