Engineering:Honda Elevate
| Honda Elevate | |
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_front_view.jpg) 2023 Honda Elevate VX (India) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Honda WR-V (Japan) |
| Production | August 2023 – present |
| Assembly | India: Tapukara, Rajasthan (HCIL) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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| 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) |
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, and will go on sale in 2024.[2]
According to Honda, the name Elevate is a backronym, which the name represents 'empowerment, liberation, exploration, versatility, aspiration, transformation and evolution'.[3]
Overview
The Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June 2023.[4] Developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand under the lead of Large Project Leader Munetsugu Kaneko,[5] 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 demise of the first-generation WR-V.[6]
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.[7]
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.[7] Honda stated that the Elevate will be available as a battery electric vehicle "in the next three years".[5]
Markets
Japan
The vehicle was introduced in Japan on 16 November 2023 as the Honda WR-V.[8] Imported from India, the WR-V is marketed in three variants, namely X, Z, and Z+.[9]
References
- ↑ "Honda Elevate to debut in Japan as the new Honda WR-V". https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2514760d1696776797-honda-elevate-review-screenshot_2023100820184369_6012fa4d4ddec268fc5c7112cbb265e7.jpg.
- ↑ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/dafbafe8ae2a-japan-automakers-tap-foreign-models-to-drive-sales-of-outdoorsy-cars.html
- ↑ 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". Malaysia: Driven Communications. https://paultan.org/2023/06/06/2023-honda-elevate-debuts-in-india/.
- ↑ https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/honda-new-crossover-report-a5100-20230503
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dhingra, Mayank; Thakkar, Ketan (2023-06-06). "Honda unveils new Elevate SUV in India, aims to attract mid-size SUV buyers" (in en). https://www.autocarpro.in/news/honda-targets-fast-growing-midsize-suv-market-with-new-elevate-115348.
- ↑ "Honda Elevate makes its global debut in India". 2023-06-06. https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/honda-elevate-makes-its-global-debut-in-india-428377.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Honda Elevate Compact SUV Unveiled In India Ahead Of October Launch" (in English). https://www.carandbike.com/news/honda-elevate-compact-suv-unveiled-in-india-ahead-of-october-launch-3207526.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (November 16, 2023). "2024 Honda WR-V Debuts In Japan As Brand's First Model Imported From India". https://www.carscoops.com/2023/11/2024-honda-wr-v-debuts-in-japan-as-brands-first-model-imported-from-india/.
- ↑ "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】" (in ja). https://www.webcg.net/articles/-/49234.
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