Bhubaneswar, January13, 2026: Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars, today reiterated its strong and long-term commitment to the Indian market, highlighting an ambitious roadmap for the country with 10 launches comprising of 7 SUVs planned till 2030. This also includes the recently showcased Honda 0 α (Alpha), HCIL’s first Battery Electric Vehicle for the Indian market, slated for launch in the second half of FY’26–27.
The Honda 0 α (Alpha), a part of the Honda 0 Series – a new EV series that symbolizes Honda’s determination in developing new EV series by going back to the starting point – was showcased as a prototype at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The model will serve as a key ‘gateway model’ to the world of the Honda 0 Series, highlighting India’s strategic importance in Honda’s global business. Reinforcing Honda’s ‘Make in India’ vision, the Honda 0 α (Alpha) will be exclusively manufactured in and exported to other globalmarkets, positioning India as a critical hub for exports.
In addition to its future model launches, the company remains focused on adding excitement to the market with special editions and enhanced grades. Taking this forward, Honda has introduced the Elevate ADV Edition, further enriching its popular Elevate SUV line-up.
This new flagship grade, developed for young consumers with active and dynamic lifestyles, bringstogether the Elevate’s strong design, exciting i-VTEC performance, and advanced Honda Sensing safety features, all with a sportier and more unique look. This perfectly reflects its positioning: BOLD.MOVE.
Speaking on the future roadmap & the introduction of the Elevate ADV edition, Mr. Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd., said,“Our journey in India is entering an exciting new phase, with 10 model launches planned by 2030reflecting our strong commitment to the market and our customers. Markets like Bhubaneswar continue to play an important role in our growth journey,supported by a strong customer base and growing demand for premium mobility solutions.Odisha continues to be one of our most important markets, supported by a large and loyal customer base, contributing to our overall sales volume. All our models, including the Honda City, Honda Elevate and Honda Amazehave been consistently well received across the state. We are confident that the new Elevate ADV Edition will resonate strongly with customers, and we look forward to welcoming many more into the Honda family.”
Introducing the Bold and Stylish Honda Elevate ADV Edition:
The Elevate ADV features both exterior as well as interior changes. The exterior design gets bold exclusive upgrades that make it stand out on the road. The Honda Elevate ADV’s cabin features a high-energy, bold black interior theme with vibrant orange accent detailing. The placement of the orange accents on the black interior further enhances the excitement of the driving experience.These impactful changes in Elevate create a visual identity that is both confident and contemporary.
Bolder Exterior
The Elevate ADV Edition is distinguished by its new glossy black Alpha-Bold Plus front grille with black surround and a hood decal accented with bold orange highlights, which together create a striking and strong presence on the road. Complementing this strong visual identity areblack roof rails, ORVMs, upper grille moulding, door mouldings, window beltline moulding,shark fin antenna and handles, all designed to enhance the exterior appeal. These elements further enhance the bold and confident design statement of the Elevate ADV Edition.
Bold and Sporty Interior
The interior of the Elevate ADV Edition features a sleek all-black cabin with bold orange stitching and accents, giving it a fresh and premium vibe. The black seats with orange stitching and embossed ADV logos on both front and rear add a personal, stylish touch. Orange highlights on the AC knobs, gear knob moulding, and door trims make the cabin feel exclusive.
The ADV Edition will be offered in Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Lunar Silver Metallic, available in both single tone and dual-toneexterior colour options.
The Elevate ADV Edition is powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine, available with both a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed CVT automatic transmission with Paddle Shifters. This SUV stands out with its ultra-large cargo space, high ground clearance, and comfortable, spacious interiors—making it the perfect choice for daily commutes as well as long journeys.
Safety remains a top priority for Honda, and the Elevate ADV Edition comes equipped with Honda SENSING, an advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) that includes features such as Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lead Car Departure Notification.
To ensure customer’s peace of mind, ADV Edition comes with a 3-year unlimited kilometre warranty as standard. Buyers can also opt for an extended warranty of up to 7 years, an Anytime Warranty up to 10 years, and Roadside Assistance from the date of purchase.
Effective Ex-Showroom Price of Elevate ADV Edition (Bhubaneswar)
| Single Tone | Dual Tone | |
| MT | Rs. 15,38,990 | Rs. 15,58,900 |
| CVT | Rs. 16,56,790 | Rs. 16,76,790 |
