Engineering:Honda Elevate

Short description: Subcompact crossover SUV

Honda Elevate
2024 Honda WR-V Z+ (Japan)
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda WR-V (Japan, South America)
Production	August 2023 – present
Assembly	India: Tapukara, Rajasthan (HCIL) Brazil: Itirapina
Designer	Chachawal Prapai, Andhika Dimas Dwiputra, Nirmay, Kaushal Abhay Dabak
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Honda City (seventh generation) Honda Amaze (third generation)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L L15ZD/L15D DOHC i-VTEC I4
Power output	89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS)
Transmission	6-speed manual CVT
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)
Chronology
Predecessor	Honda WR-V (Brazil)

The Honda Elevate is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Honda since 2023. It was introduced in June 2023 in India. It is also marketed in Japan as the Honda WR-V which went on sale in 2024.

According to Honda, the name Elevate is a backronym, which the name represents 'empowerment, liberation, exploration, versatility, aspiration, transformation and evolution'.

Overview

The Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June 2023. Developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand under the lead of Large Project Leader Munetsugu Kaneko, the Elevate is built on the Global Small Car platform which also underpins the seventh-generation City. Its exterior dimensions are comparable to the Fit-based, global-oriented HR-V/Vezel. It is the only Honda SUV available in India at the time of its introduction, following the discontinuation of the first-generation WR-V.

According to Honda, the boot space is rated at 458 litres (16.2 cu ft). Its ground clearance is claimed at 220 mm (8.7 in), and the turning radius is 5.2 m (17.1 ft). It is also available with optional single-pane sunroof, and Honda Sensing, a advanced driver-assistance systems package.

The Elevate is equipped with the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine shared with the City. Peak output for this engine is rated at 89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS) and 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) of torque. This engine is also designed to run on E20 fuel. Honda stated that the Elevate will be available as a battery electric vehicle "in the next three years".

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2025 update

The facelift was unveiled on 2 September 2025, the exterior features a vertical slated grille and the interior features a new white theme seat.

Markets

Japan

The vehicle was introduced in Japan on 16 November 2023 as the Honda WR-V. Imported from India, the WR-V is marketed in three variants, namely X, Z, and Z+. Honda Japan targets monthly sales of 3,000 units. In April 2025, the Honda Elevate was crash tested by the Japanese NCAP and it scored a 5-star rating.

South Africa

The Elevate was launched in South Africa on 23 February 2024, it is available in two trim levels: Comfort (manual) and Elegance (CVT).

Brazil

The Honda WR-V was relaunched in Brazil on 16 October 2025 after a three-year hiatus. Locally assembled in Itirapina, it is offered in EX and EXL trim levels, both powered by a 1.5-litre DI i-VTEC petrol flex-fuel engine paired with a CVT.

External links

• Official website