Honda has introduced a fresh new face in their local SUV range with the new Elevate launched last week. The new Honda SUv will be available in two derivatives – Comfort and Elegance.

Both derivatives are equipped with LED lighting all-round (headlights & taillights), with distinctive daytime running lights above the headlight cluster. The Elegance grade additionally gains LED front Fog lights as well as automatic headlights.

On the side, there are square wheel arches that are accentuated by the design lines on the body panels above them. The Elegance grade further stands out thanks to colour coded lower door garnish and striking 17-inch dual-tone Alloy wheels, while the Comfort grade is equipped with 16-inch Steel Wheels.

The spacious interior has a solid, premium SUV feel, with contemporary fabrics and soft-touch materials. The Elevate model range includes a host of comfort and convenience features as standard, including automatic air-conditioning, smart keyless entry with walk-away locking*, rear parking sensors and a multi-angle reverse parking camera. Another exciting addition to the newcomer is the high resolution 8” touch-screen display audio which has been neatly integrated into the instrument panel with functionality of a smartphone via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Bluetooth is included and can be controlled via remote controls on the steering wheel. The Elegance model further benefits from an exclusive 7-inch TFT multi-information display that provides essential driving information, as well as an integrated wireless smartphone charger located in the centre console.

The cabin of the Elevate is also generously spacious for both front and rear passengers, while also offering the largest luggage capacity in its class, at 458L. The Comfort grade features seats upholstered in high quality fabric, while the Elegance is adorned with Eco-friendly leather, further complementing the upmarket feel of the vehicle.

Passengers can also enjoy their favourite playlists through Honda’s new high-quality audio system, with 4 speakers available on the Comfort model and a total of 6 speakers on the top of the range Elegance.

The Honda Elevate will be equipped with Honda’s 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine generating a power output of 89kW @6600rpm and torque of 145Nm @ 4300rpm. This new 1.5-litre powertrain is powerful and efficient with a fuel consumption figure of just 6.1L/100Km* and a CO2 emission figure of 146 g/Km*. This is used in combination with a 6-Speed Manual Transmission for the Comfort grade, and a Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT) for the Elegance grade.
Warranty, Service Plan and Price:
Service Plan: 4-year / 60,000km
Service Intervals: 1-year / 15,000km
Warranty: 5-year / 200,000km
Roadside Assistance: 3-year AA roadside assistance
The All-New ELEVATE range will launch with two models:
Elevate 1.5 Comfort Manual R 369 900
Elevate 1.5 Elegance CVT R 429 900