The Honda Elevate Has Been Unveiled In Japan With A Different Name

• Honda Elevate unveiled in Japan as the WR-V. 
• Exterior design is largely the same as the India-spec model. 
• Inside, the dashboard is finished in a sporty all-black hue instead of the black/tan shade we get here. 
• Gets a larger infotainment, but misses out on sunroof and wireless phone charger. 
• Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, teamed with a CVT. 
• In India, the WR-V was a crossover that has been discontinued.

Honda has taken the wraps off the Elevate compact SUV in Japan, its home turf. This model goes on sale as the next-gen WR-V in the Land Of Rising Sun. In India, the WR-V nameplate, which is no longer available, was a crossover that’s based on the Jazz. 

In terms of design, the Japanese-spec Elevate looks largely similar to the India-spec model. So you get the same no nonsense design that will age quite gracefully. You can also buy the Japanese model in a stealthy looking black shade, which isn’t offered here. To take a closer look at the Elevate, head to our in-depth image gallery. 

While the exterior design is similar to the India-spec model, there are some evident changes on the inside. For starters, the Japanese model gets an all-black interior that looks sportier than the black/tan scheme we get here. Plus, the Elevate sold overseas also seems to get a slightly larger infotainment system as opposed to the 10.25-inch unit available here. 

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That said, the Japanese model doesn’t get two features: a sunroof and wireless phone charger. Rest of the features are neck and neck, which include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, automatic climate control, a semi-digital instrument cluster, multiple airbags, electronic stability control and most importantly, ADAS. 

Check Out: Honda Elevate Specifications

Powering the WR-V is the familiar 1.5-litre petrol engine that drives the front wheels via CVT. Unlike the India-spec model, you can get the Japan-spec Elevate with a manual transmission.

To know our impressions on the Honda Elevate, head to our in-depth first drive review. In India, the Honda Elevate is priced from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 16.28 lakh (ex-showroom). It locks horns with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Citroen C3 Aircross.