Honda reportedly plans Elevate facelift launch in India before Diwali 2026
Honda is expected to refresh the Elevate SUV with revised styling and added cabin features ahead of Diwali 2026. The facelift is likely to retain the 1.5-litre petrol engine and target rivals including Hyundai Creta and Tata Sierra.
What happened
Honda is reportedly preparing an India launch of the Elevate facelift before Diwali 2026, with redesigned styling and potentially upgraded cabin features. The
Key facts
- Honda Elevate launched in June 2023
- expected launch: October 2026, before Diwali
- 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine
- 121 hp
- 145 Nm torque
- 6-speed manual
- 7-step CVT automatic
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- current ex-showroom price: Rs 11.81 lakh-Rs 16.36 lakh
Why this matters
The planned facelift signals Honda’s intent to defend its midsize SUV position through product-cycle investment, potentially creating opportunities to deepen local supplier, feature-technology and retail-network partnerships.