Honda Elevate

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Honda Elevate
Honda WR-V Z+ (5BA-DG5) front.jpg
2024 Honda WR-V Z+ (Japan)
Overview
Manufacturer Honda
Model code DG5 [1]
Also called Honda WR-V (Japan, South America)
ProductionAugust 2023 – present
Assembly
Designer Chachawal Prapai, Andhika Dimas Dwiputra, Nirmay, Kaushal Abhay Dabak [3]
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,312 mm (169.8 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,650 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 which went on sale in 2024. [4]

Contents

According to Honda, the name Elevate is a backronym, which the name represents 'empowerment, liberation, exploration, versatility, aspiration, transformation and evolution'. [5]

Overview

The Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June 2023. [6] Developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand under the lead of Large Project Leader Munetsugu Kaneko, [7] 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. [8]

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. [9]

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. [9] Honda stated that the Elevate will be available as a battery electric vehicle "in the next three years". [7]

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. [10]

Markets

Japan

The vehicle was introduced in Japan on 16 November 2023 as the Honda WR-V. [11] Imported from India, the WR-V is marketed in three variants, namely X, Z, and Z+. [12] Honda Japan targets monthly sales of 3,000 units. [13] In April 2025, the Honda Elevate was crash tested by the Japanese NCAP and it scored a 5-star rating. [14]

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). [15]

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. [16]

References

  1. ↑ "Honda Elevate to debut in Japan as the new Honda WR-V". Team-BHP. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. ↑ "Honda lança Novo WR-V 2026 com foco em espaço e conforto a partir de R$ 144.900". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  3. ↑ "JP, 1738112, S". www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  4. ↑ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/dafbafe8ae2a-japan-automakers-tap-foreign-models-to-drive-sales-of-outdoorsy-cars.html
  5. ↑ 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". Paul Tan . Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
  6. ↑ https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/honda-new-crossover-report-a5100-20230503
  7. 1 2 Dhingra, Mayank; Thakkar, Ketan (2023-06-06). "Honda unveils new Elevate SUV in India, aims to attract mid-size SUV buyers". Autocar Professional. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  8. ↑ "Honda Elevate makes its global debut in India". Autocar India. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  9. 1 2 "Honda Elevate Compact SUV Unveiled In India Ahead Of October Launch". carandbike. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  10. ↑ Raj Srinet, Amulya (2025-09-02). "2025 Honda Elevate Updated With New Interior Theme, Grille". NDTV Auto. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  11. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (November 16, 2023). "2024 Honda WR-V Debuts In Japan As Brand's First Model Imported From India". Carscoops.
  12. ↑ "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】". webCG (in Japanese). 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  13. ↑ Dalvi, Ajit. "Honda exports nearly 7,000 Elevate SUVs to Japan". Autocar India. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  14. ↑ "Made-in-India Honda Elevate Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating in Japan NCAP Crash Tests". CarTrust. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  15. ↑ Taylor, Michael (2024-02-22). "Honda launches new entry-level Elevate SUV in South Africa – Pricing". TopAuto. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  16. ↑ "Honda lança Novo WR-V 2026 com foco em espaço e conforto a partir de R$ 144.900". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-10-18.
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