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Industry News / 23 February 2026 / Partner

The Honda Elevate is a stylish, affordable, and capable SUV perfect for South Africans

The Honda Elevate is a powerful and trendy SUV that offers excellent performance at an affordable price point for South Africans.

The SUV is available from only R3,899 per month, or a starting price of just R371,000, making it a standout choice in the South African SUV market.

The Elevate comes in two trims, Comfort and Elegance, each offering excellent features that make every drive more convenient.

We unpack what the Honda Elevate offers below.

Stylish design

The Elevate stands out on South African roads with a stylish exterior that features strong character lines and distinctive LED headlights and taillights.

These features come standard with the Elevate’s Comfort model, while its higher-trim Elegance model takes it one step further.

This includes upgrading from 16-inch steel wheels to 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and adding an electric sunroof for an enhanced experience.

Comfortable and enjoyable drive

The Elevate’s interior features premium materials and a comfortable ride with plenty of space – including ample legroom for all occupants and a 458L boot for all your shopping or holiday luggage.

Comfort is taken a step further for all occupants by automatic air conditioning in every trim, while the Elegance adds soft-touch surfaces and eco-friendly leather upholstery.

The Elegance trim also includes wireless charging, an upgraded six-speaker sound system, and paddle shifters for a smoother drive.

The feature list for both trims is rounded out by keyless entry for easy access and a 7-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enabling flexible navigation and entertainment.

Performance and safety

The Honda Elevate offers a responsive drive thanks to its 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that produces 89kW of power and 145Nm of torque.

This is driven to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission in the Comfort trim and a refined CVT in the Elegance.

An impressive 220mm of ground clearance also ensures you can travel on South Africa’s roads in confidence, tackling dirt and urban roads alike without issue.

Elevate’s on-road capability is complemented by a wide range of features that deliver a superior driving experience.

These include parking sensors and a multi-angle rear-view camera that simplify reversing and parking in tight spaces.

Advanced safety features such as ABS, EBD, and VSA then improve vehicle handling.

The Elevate’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure will also absorb and redirect crash energy away from occupants in the event of a collision.

Six airbags further enhance occupant safety and ensure you can drive in South Africa secure in the knowledge that you’re protected.

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