Want a Honda Elevate but hate pressing the clutch in traffic? The new Elevate facelift now has a cheaper way in. The V CVT is the lowest-priced automatic Elevate you can buy. It costs ₹13.79 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.
Honda launched the updated Elevate on 6 October 2026. Two weeks later, the V CVT is now reaching showrooms, as per a Rushlane report from 20 October. We went through Honda's official price list and brochure. Here is what you get, what you miss and which variant makes more sense.
Honda Elevate automatic prices
Honda sells the Elevate in five trims: SV, V, VX, ZX and ZX+. There is also a ZX+ Black. The base SV is manual only. Every other trim can be had with the CVT automatic. These are Honda's own prices.
| Variant | Manual | CVT automatic |
|---|---|---|
| SV | ₹11.80 lakh | Not offered |
| V | ₹12.29 lakh | ₹13.79 lakh |
| VX | ₹13.93 lakh | ₹15.39 lakh |
| ZX | ₹15.39 lakh | ₹16.89 lakh |
| ZX+ | ₹16.80 lakh | ₹18.30 lakh |
| ZX+ Black | ₹16.90 lakh | ₹18.40 lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Pearl and dual-tone colours cost extra. So the CVT adds ₹1.50 lakh over the V manual. The next automatic, the VX CVT, costs ₹1.60 lakh more than the V CVT.
What the V CVT gives you
The V CVT is not bare. It gets LED projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights. It also gets 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. Inside, there is an 8-inch touchscreen. It works with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Sound comes from four speakers.
You also get automatic climate control, rear AC vents and push-button start. Honda Connect lets you check the car from your phone. There is a rear camera with three views, plus rear parking sensors.
Safety is good for a base automatic. All Elevates get six airbags, stability control, hill start assist and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
The CVT also brings a few things the V manual does not get. These are disc brakes at the rear, an electric parking brake and auto brake hold. Auto hold keeps the car still at a red light without your foot on the brake. You also get paddle shifters, remote engine start and a USB-C port in front.
What it does not get
There is no sunroof. There are no fog lamps or alloy wheels. The light bar across the front is only a design line, so it does not glow. You also miss the wireless phone charger, the rear wiper and auto headlamps. All of these start from the VX.
Honda Sensing, the ADAS suite, starts only from the ZX. That includes adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. Ventilated front seats also start at the ZX. Rear ventilated seats and the 360-degree camera are only on the ZX+.
V CVT or VX CVT?
This is the big question. The VX CVT costs ₹15.39 lakh. For ₹1.60 lakh more, it adds a sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels and LED fog lamps. It also adds the lit-up light bar, connected tail lamps, a wireless charger and six speakers. You get Honda's LaneWatch camera too. It shows the left side of the car on the screen when you turn left.
On a 5-year car loan at 9.5 percent, ₹1.60 lakh adds about ₹3,360 to your monthly EMI. That is our own maths. If you want the car to feel premium, the VX is worth a look. If you just want an easy automatic for the city, the V CVT does the job.
V CVT or V manual?
The V manual costs ₹12.29 lakh. So the automatic asks for ₹1.50 lakh more. That works out to about ₹3,150 more a month on the same loan. In return, you get no clutch, the rear disc brakes and auto hold. The CVT is also more fuel efficient on paper. Honda claims 16.61 km/l for the CVT and 15.31 km/l for the manual.
Same engine as before
Every Elevate uses the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine. It makes 121 PS and 145 Nm. There is no turbo, no diesel and no hybrid. The CVT has paddle shifters with seven set steps. So you can shift it like a manual when you want.
The size has not changed. The SUV is 4,312 mm long. Ground clearance is 220 mm, which helps over speed breakers. The boot holds 458 litres.
Who it competes with
The Elevate takes on big names. These include the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun. Many of them offer a turbo petrol, a diesel or a hybrid. The Elevate keeps just one petrol engine.
Our take
The V CVT is for people who want an easy drive in a roomy SUV at the lowest price. It skips the shiny extras. But it covers the basics well. You get six airbags, a touchscreen, auto AC and a smooth automatic.
If you want a sunroof and alloys, stretch to the VX CVT. If safety tech like ADAS matters to you, you will need the ZX. Ask your dealer about festive deals before you sign. Our festive car offers list can help. For how the Elevate drives, read our Honda Elevate review.
Honda is not stopping here. Rushlane reports that Honda will show its India-made 0 Alpha electric SUV on 2 December 2026. Its battery, range and price are still TBA. You can read what we think of it in our Honda 0 Alpha story. You can see every Elevate variant and price on our Honda Elevate page.
Honda Elevate V CVT FAQs
What is the price of the Honda Elevate V CVT?
The Honda Elevate V CVT costs ₹13.79 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. It is the cheapest automatic Elevate. Pearl and dual-tone colours cost extra.
Does the Honda Elevate V CVT get a sunroof?
No. The V CVT does not get a sunroof. The sunroof starts from the VX trim. The VX CVT costs ₹15.39 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.
Does the Honda Elevate V CVT get ADAS?
No. Honda Sensing ADAS starts from the ZX trim. The V CVT gets six airbags, stability control, hill start assist, a rear camera and rear parking sensors.
What is the mileage of the Honda Elevate CVT?
Honda claims 16.61 km/l for the CVT automatic. The manual is rated at 15.31 km/l. Both use the same 1.5-litre petrol engine with 121 PS and 145 Nm.
Which variant of the Honda Elevate is best value?
The V CVT is the best value automatic if you need the basics. The VX CVT adds a sunroof, alloys and a wireless charger for ₹1.60 lakh more. Pick the ZX if you want ADAS and ventilated front seats.
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi from Honda Cars India's press release of 6 October 2026. Features are from Honda's official New Elevate brochure. The V CVT showroom arrival and the 0 Alpha debut date are from Rushlane. EMI figures are our own estimate for a 5-year loan at 9.5 percent. Images are official Honda images and show higher variants.
