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)
ProductionAugust 2023 – present
AssemblyIndia: Tapukara, Rajasthan (HCIL)
Designer Chachawal Prapai, Andhika Dimas Dwiputra, Nirmay, Kaushal Abhay Dabak [2]
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, and will go on sale in 2024. [3]

Contents

According to Honda, the name Elevate is a backronym, which the name represents 'empowerment, liberation, exploration, versatility, aspiration, transformation and evolution'. [4]

Overview

The Elevate was unveiled in India on 6 June 2023. [5] Developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand under the lead of Large Project Leader Munetsugu Kaneko, [6] 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. [7]

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. [8]

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. [8] Honda stated that the Elevate will be available as a battery electric vehicle "in the next three years". [6]

Markets

Japan

The vehicle was introduced in Japan on 16 November 2023 as the Honda WR-V. [9] Imported from India, the WR-V is marketed in three variants, namely X, Z, and Z+. [10] Honda Japan targets monthly sales of 3,000 units. [11]

South Africa

The Elevate was launched in South Africa on 23 February 2024, it is available in two grades: Comfort (manual) and Elegance (CVT). [12]

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