Made-in-India Honda Elevate launched in dwelling nation Japan as WR-V: Particulars

Honda has launched the ‘Made-in-India’ Elevate within the Japanese market beneath the model identify WR-V. This milestone marks the primary occasion of an HCIL mannequin being exported from India to Japan, showcasing the nation’s rising manufacturing capabilities and international competitiveness. The Honda WR-V in Japan carries a price ticket starting from 2,098,800 yen to 2,489,300 yen.
The Elevate made its international debut with India because the inaugural market to launch the mannequin in September of the earlier 12 months, having to date registered gross sales of over 30,000 items up to now six months alone.
The Elevate is provided with the identical 121 hp, 145 Nm, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine discovered within the Metropolis, delivering energy to the entrance wheels by both a 6-speed guide transmission or a 7-step CVT computerized.

Unveiled because the Honda WR-V in Japan in December 2023, the mannequin has garnered an enthusiastic response from prospects who admire its daring SUV design, robust street presence, excellent area and luxury, superior security options, and well-appointed choices, the corporate stated in an announcement.
HCIL has beforehand been exporting fashions from its lineup to left-hand drive markets corresponding to Turkey, Mexico, and the Center East, in addition to to right-hand drive markets together with Nepal, Bhutan, South Africa, and SADC nations. The export of the Honda Elevate to Japan marks the most recent addition to HCIL’s export enterprise from India.
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