Honda Elevate in stunning Crystal Pearl Black: Made in India for Japan

  • In Japan, the Honda Elevate (WR-V) showcases unique features, including an exclusive Crystal Black colour and a differently styled grille.
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The Honda Elevate, sold as the WR-V in the Japanese markets is manufactured in India. However, it misses out on the eye-catching pearl black colour in the Indian markets.
In the images, the Honda Elevate can be seen with a Japan-spec grille and a Crystal Black colour. The front also displays accessories which aren't available for the india markets.
The Japan-spec variant also doesn't feature the i-vtec badge at the rear. An exhaust tip can also be seen in the WR-V. However, there are not too many changes here in comparison to the India-spec Elevate.
The side cladding of on the car is seen painted in silver, whereas in India this is offered in body-colour. The fuel lid also gets an accessory with the name of the vehicle embossed on it, The side skirt protector also adds a rugged look overall to the C-SUV,
A feature very useful for the Indian summers is also offered on the Japanese WR-V. The front windshield has UV & IR cut glass which helps reduce heating inside the cabin.
The accessories on the WR-V are different, the front-grille gets an option to have the Honda logo in black, a thicker chrome lining, a chrome moustache on the lower grille and C-shaped chrome fog lamp garnishes. The front grille itself gets bigger air dam openings than the Elevate does.
The side also gets visors without chrome four the four windows, similar fender badge accessory and chrome door guard protection. The window sill borders get similar chrome treatment like the India variant does.
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The chrome logo can be swapped for a chrome black logo optionally. (Youtube: YonZero)
The Honda Elevate, sold as the WR-V in the Japanese markets is manufactured in India. However, it misses out on the eye-catching pearl black colour in the Indian markets.
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The Honda Elevate, sold as the WR-V in the Japanese markets is manufactured in India. However, it misses out on the eye-catching pearl black colour in the Indian markets. (Youtube: YonZero)
In the images, the Honda Elevate can be seen with a Japan-spec grille and a Crystal Black colour. The front also displays accessories which aren't available for the india markets.
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In the images, the Honda Elevate can be seen with a Japan-spec grille and a Crystal Black colour. The front also displays accessories which aren't available for the india markets. (Youtube: YonZero)
The Japan-spec variant also doesn't feature the i-vtec badge at the rear. An exhaust tip can also be seen in the WR-V. However, there are not too many changes here in comparison to the India-spec Elevate.
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The Japan-spec variant also doesn't feature the i-vtec badge at the rear. An exhaust tip can also be seen in the WR-V. However, there are not too many changes here in comparison to the India-spec Elevate. (Youtube: YonZero)
The side cladding of on the car is seen painted in silver, whereas in India this is offered in body-colour. The fuel lid also gets an accessory with the name of the vehicle embossed on it, The side skirt protector also adds a rugged look overall to the C-SUV,
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The side cladding of on the car is seen painted in silver, whereas in India this is offered in body-colour. The fuel lid also gets an accessory with the name of the vehicle embossed on it, The side skirt protector also adds a rugged look overall to the C-SUV, (Youtube: YonZero)
A feature very useful for the Indian summers is also offered on the Japanese WR-V. The front windshield has UV & IR cut glass which helps reduce heating inside the cabin.
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A feature very useful for the Indian summers is also offered on the Japanese WR-V. The front windshield has UV & IR cut glass which helps reduce heating inside the cabin. (Youtube: YonZero)
The accessories on the WR-V are different, the front-grille gets an option to have the Honda logo in black, a thicker chrome lining, a chrome moustache on the lower grille and C-shaped chrome fog lamp garnishes. The front grille itself gets bigger air dam openings than the Elevate does.
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The accessories on the WR-V are different, the front-grille gets an option to have the Honda logo in black, a thicker chrome lining, a chrome moustache on the lower grille and C-shaped chrome fog lamp garnishes. The front grille itself gets bigger air dam openings than the Elevate does. (Youtube: YonZero)
The side also gets visors without chrome four the four windows, similar fender badge accessory and chrome door guard protection. The window sill borders get similar chrome treatment like the India variant does.
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The side also gets visors without chrome four the four windows, similar fender badge accessory and chrome door guard protection. The window sill borders get similar chrome treatment like the India variant does. (Youtube: YonZero)

The Honda Elevate, sold as the WR-V in the Japanese markets gets a few things which differ from what the Elevate gets in India. A few pictures from what looks like a privately owned vehicle show what the car looks like in a paint shade that Honda does not offer in India.

In the images, the Honda Elevate can be seen with a Japan-spec grille and a Crystal Black colour. The grille garnish is also different from the plain version offered in India.

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Even though the vehicle is manufactured in India and exported to Japan, Honda does not offer an option for the black shade. Apart from this, the Japan spec version also gets a UV & IR cut front windshield which helps reduce heating inside the cabin, a useful feature for the harsh summers of India.

Honda elevate black rear
The Honda Elevate misses out on the black paint shade in Indian markets. (Youtube: YonZero)
Honda elevate black rear
The Honda Elevate misses out on the black paint shade in Indian markets. (Youtube: YonZero)

Honda Elevate: Engine

Honda Elevate gets a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that produces 119 bhp and a peak torque output of 145 Nm. The transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed CVT gearbox. These are some of the best numbers in the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engines category.

Watch: Honda Elevate SUV: First drive review

Honda Elevate: Features

The list of features in the Elevate are adequate, but not exquisite, which for the price can be justified. It gets features such as level 2 ADAS which functions via only a front camera, hill hold assist, ESC, traction control and 6 airbags. Convenience features include auto headlamps, a single pane sunroof, rear AC vents, automatic climate control, up to 8 speakers, a 10.2-inch infotainment system and LED headlamps as well as LED fog lamps.

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Honda Elevate: Pricing

The Honda Elevate retails in four variants in India- SV, V, VX, and ZX. In Japan, the variants are X, Z and Z+. In India, the price of the Honda Elevate is between 11.58 lakh and 16.20 lakh (ex-showroom).

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First Published Date: 07 Sep 2024, 08:47 AM IST
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