Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) introduced the Elevate ADV Edition as the new flagship grade in its Elevate SUV line-up, targeting consumers with active lifestyles through enhanced design elements, advanced safety features, and distinctive styling at an ex-showroom price starting from Rs. 15,29,000.
The ADV Edition features a 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine available with both 6-speed manual and 7-speed CVT automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The variant is offered in Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Lunar Silver Metallic, available in both single-tone and dual-tone exterior color options.
The Honda Elevate, launched as part of Honda’s SUV portfolio in India, competes in the compact SUV segment. The introduction of the ADV Edition adds a performance-oriented variant to the existing line-up, following market trends toward sportier SUV variants. Honda Cars India operates a manufacturing facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan, and maintains a sales and distribution network across India.
The exterior features an Alpha-Bold Plus front grille with black surround and hood decal with orange highlights. The vehicle includes black roof rails, ORVMs, upper grille moulding, door mouldings, window beltline moulding, shark fin antenna, and handles. Additional elements include ADV emblems on fenders, orange fog light garnish, ADV lettering decal on the front door, and black alloy wheels with orange accents.
The rear section features a bumper skid garnish with orange highlights, body-colored rear skid plate, and blacked-out C-pillar for dual-tone color options.
The interior adopts an all-black cabin theme with orange stitching and accents. Black seats feature orange stitching and embossed ADV logos on front and rear seats. Orange highlights appear on AC knobs, gear knob moulding, and door trims. The vehicle includes black roof lining, sun visors, and pillars, with orange seat belt tongue-plates.
The instrument panel features ADV Terrain Pattern Backlit Illuminated Instrument Panel Garnish, described as a first-in-Honda feature. A 360° surround view camera is available as an optional accessory at extra cost from a third party.
The Elevate ADV Edition includes Honda SENSING, an advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lead Car Departure Notification.
Additional safety equipment includes ACE Body Structure, 6 airbags, LaneWatch camera, Vehicle Stability Assist, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, and ISOFIX-compatible rear seats with lower anchorages and top tethers.
The vehicle features Honda Connect, offering over 37 connected car features with a 5-year free subscription.
The ADV Edition comes with a standard 3-year unlimited kilometer warranty. Extended warranty options include up to 7 years, Anytime Warranty up to 10 years, and Roadside Assistance from the date of purchase.
Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd., said, “The Honda Elevate has received a positive response from customers across the country due to bold looks and highly engaging performance. With the introduction of the Elevate ADV Edition as the top trim, we aim to offer more choices to customers with different preferences. This new model features an even bolder and sharper design, blending style with Honda’s trusted quality and refinement, making it the perfect companion for every journey. We are excited to welcome more customers to experience this exciting new addition.”
The Elevate ADV Edition is priced at Rs. 15,29,000 for the manual transmission single-tone variant and Rs. 15,49,000 for the dual-tone manual variant (ex-showroom Delhi). The CVT automatic transmission variants are priced at Rs. 16,46,800 for single-tone and Rs. 16,66,800 for dual-tone options.
The effective ex-showroom price includes the ADV Edition Pack. The ADV Edition Pack components (Alpha-Bold Plus Front Grille with Orange Accent, Backlit Illuminated IP Garnish, Decals on Hood & Front Doors, Stickers on Alloy Wheels, Fog Lamp Garnish, Rear Bumper Garnish with Orange Accent and Emblems on Fender & Tailgate) are Honda Genuine Accessories to be added or replaced at dealerships, covered by a 1-year Honda Accessory Warranty from the date of purchase.
The 360° Surround Vision Camera is available at extra cost from a third party, to be fitted at dealerships, with a 2-year supplier warranty from the date of purchase.
Honda Cars India Ltd. was established in December 1995 with its corporate office in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and manufacturing facility in Tapukara, District Alwar, Rajasthan. The company operates a sales and distribution network across India and offers pre-owned car services through Honda Auto Terrace, providing certified pre-owned vehicles.