Honda Elevate SUV launched in India, bookings open in July

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The new Honda Elevate is based on the same platform as the 5th generation Honda City.

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The Honda Elevate uses the same 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine as the Honda City, which produces 119 bhp power and 145 Nm of torque.

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The Elevate offers two gearbox options: A 6-speed manual or a CVT.

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On the safety front, the Honda Elevate gets advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) which the carmaker calls ‘Honda Sense’.

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These include lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, road departure mitigation system, collision mitigation braking system, lead car departure notification, and auto high-beam assist.

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