Honda Cars India has launched the 2026 Honda Elevate facelift in India, with prices starting at ₹11.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated midsize SUV receives its first major refresh since its introduction in 2023, bringing a revised exterior, a more feature-rich cabin and additional safety technology. Bookings for the facelift opened on October 1.

India is also the first market globally to receive the updated Elevate. While the SUV gets several equipment and styling upgrades, Honda has retained its existing petrol powertrain.

Honda Elevate Facelift: What’s New?

The facelift brings a sharper visual identity without changing the SUV’s overall proportions. The front features a redesigned mesh grille, revised three-bar LED position lights and repositioned Honda badging. Gloss-black elements have also been added to the bumpers and exterior detailing.

At the rear, the most noticeable change is a full-width connected LED tail-lamp, while newly finished 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels add to the updated appearance. Honda has also introduced a new Nordic Forest Pearl exterior colour.

Inside, the Elevate gets a dual-tone Ivory-Black cabin with updated trim and soft-touch surfaces. Among the biggest additions are ventilated front and rear seats, with Honda claiming the latter as a first-in-segment feature. The front seats also get power adjustment.

Features and Safety

The updated SUV gains a factory-fitted 360-degree Surround Vision Camera, front and rear parking sensors, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Type-C USB ports and an eight-speaker sound system.

Honda’s Sensing ADAS suite continues to offer features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, collision mitigation braking and auto high-beam. CVT versions additionally receive Low-Speed Follow, while electronic parking brake with Auto Brake Hold and rear disc brakes are also available on CVT variants.

Engine and Gearbox

The 2026 Honda Elevate continues with its 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing 121 bhp and 145 Nm. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic gearbox. Claimed fuel efficiency stands at 15.31 kmpl for the manual and 16.61 kmpl for the CVT.

The facelift therefore focuses more on bringing the Elevate up to date in terms of equipment, cabin comfort and technology rather than changing its mechanical package.