The Hyundai Creta may hold the top spot as India’s best-selling SUV, known for its comfort and feature-rich design, but exciting news is on the horizon for SUV enthusiasts! The Honda Elevate, a key competitor to the Creta, is set to turn heads soon by offering an impressive hybrid powertrain delivering fuel efficiency comparable to the legendary Maruti Alto. Here’s everything you need to know about this game-changer.
Introducing the Honda Elevate Hybrid
The Honda Elevate stands as a spacious, comfortable, and reliable SUV designed to offer both functionality and luxury at the same time. To push boundaries further, Honda may borrow a valuable strategy from the Maruti-Toyota Hybrid playbook and introduce a hybrid version of the Elevate in 2026, just in time for the festive season. According to trusted industry insights, this hybrid variant is likely to feature the same powertrain as the highly efficient Honda City e:HEV hybrid.
What Makes the Elevate Hybrid Special?
Honda is expected to use the advanced e:HEV hybrid technology found in the Honda City. This includes a 1.5-liter petrol engine, two electric motors, and a battery system producing 125bhp and 253Nm of torque. Paired with an e-CVT gearbox, this system is renowned for its exceptional fuel economy. The Honda City Hybrid has a claimed mileage of 27.13 kmpl, with some real-world users recording as high as 29.6 kmpl. If the same powertrain is implemented seamlessly into the Elevate, it could well be a game-changer for SUV buyers prioritizing fuel efficiency.
Additionally, the Elevate Hybrid will join the segment to compete with industry leaders like the Toyota Hyryder and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, both strong contenders in the hybrid SUV arena.
