Honda Elevate Facelift - 5 Major Feature Upgrades Coming to the Mid-Size SUV

The Honda Elevate facelift has been spotted testing on Indian roads for the first time, running under heavy camouflage. A launch is expected in the coming months, though Honda hasn't confirmed a timeline. What's visible from spy shots — combined with the feature set Honda introduced on the City facelift — gives a reasonable picture of what's likely coming. The Elevate currently starts in India at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes head-to-head with the Hyundai Creta in this segment. Here are five upgrades that are expected when the facelift arrives.

1. 360-Degree Camera

The current Honda Elevate doesn't have a surround-view camera system — something the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos have offered for a while now. The City facelift got it and Honda typically

carries feature updates across its model range within a reasonable time frame. For anyone parking in a tight Mumbai or Delhi lane on a daily basis, this isn't a gimmick — it's something you notice every time you don't have it.

2. Ventilated Front Seats

The existing Elevate offers heated rear seats on the top trim but skips ventilated front seats entirely. The City facelift addressed this and the Elevate is expected to follow. In a country where cabin temperatures regularly cross 45 degrees in summer, ventilated front seats have moved from a nice-to-have to something buyers in the Rs 15-20 lakh bracket are actively checking for on spec sheets before walking into a showroom.

3. Larger Touchscreen

The outgoing model runs an 8-inch screen on lower variants and a 9-inch unit on top trims. That's behind the competition — the Creta uses a 10.25-inch display. The City facelift came with a larger screen, and the Elevate facelift is expected to match that. Screen size has become a surprisingly significant factor in this segment; it's one of the first things buyers compare when sitting across from competing cars at a dealership.

4. Fully Digital Instrument Cluster

Spy shots suggest a revised dashboard layout on the test mule. The City facelift moved to a fully digital instrument cluster, replacing its earlier semi-digital setup. The Elevate is expected to get the same treatment. Beyond aesthetics, a digital cluster integrates better with navigation and connected car features — it's a functional change, not just a cosmetic one.

5. Hybrid Powertrain — Still Unconfirmed but Most Significant

The current Elevate only offers a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol in manual and CVT options. Honda already sells the City e:HEV strong hybrid in India, so the technology exists in the portfolio. Whether it makes it to the Elevate facelift is still unconfirmed — but the case for it is straightforward. Hybrid SUV demand is climbing, the Creta hybrid has been consistently supply-constrained due to demand and the Elevate needs a stronger differentiator than revised styling. If Honda does bring the e:HEV to the Elevate, it changes the conversation around this car entirely. If they don't, this facelift risks being seen as a catch-up exercise rather than a genuine upgrade.