With summer’s heat shimmering across tarmac and time, Honda quietly launched a mirage that’s real—the Elevate Apex Summer Edition. Slotted surgically below the V trim, but curiously richer in feature count, this machine wears contradiction like a crown.
A whisper below the surface, this Apex Summer comes clothed in frost-stitched leatherette and ambient whispers of light—its cabin is dual-tone poetry, white kissing black with deliberate elegance. The limited-run variant doesn’t just undercut the V trim by ₹32,000, it outsmarts it.
A Feature-Laden Mirage
Beneath the hood hums the tried 121-horse 1.5L petrol heart, available in both manual and CVT avatars. The more you stare, the more you see: a 360-degree gaze via its camera, a sprawling 9-inch touchscreen (a leap from its 8-inch predecessor), and tailored seat cushions that cradle summer-fatigued backs. The badge at its brow reads “Apex,” framed by piano-black and chrome whispers—subtle, but never silent.
Pricing Labyrinth
SV – ₹11.91 lakh
Apex Summer Edition – ₹12.39 lakh
V – ₹12.71 lakh
Apex Summer CVT – ₹13.59 lakh
V CVT – ₹13.91 lakh
VX – ₹14.10 lakh
VX CVT – ₹15.30 lakh
ZX – ₹15.41 lakh
ZX CVT – ₹16.63 lakh
ZX Black – ₹15.51 lakh
ZX Black CVT – ₹16.73 lakh
(All trims except ZX Black allow for Platinum White Pearl at an extra ₹8,000—a sunlit gloss that turns eyes.)
Unchanged, Yet Reframed
No tectonic shifts for the Elevate line-up—Honda’s core range remains intact. But this Apex Summer Edition stands as a paradox: a cheaper cut with richer filling. No alterations to the engine. No tweaks to chassis or suspension. Just features layered like cold cream on a summer afternoon.
Rivals remain the same—Creta, Curvv, Grand Vitara, and Hyryder watch from the shadows. The Apex Summer Edition doesn’t roar louder; it hums smarter.
A Cloud Over April’s Horizon
While this special edition seeks to lure with light, Honda’s April sales wore a darker tint. Only 4,871 units crossed the finish line, a plummet from 10,867 a year prior—a seismic fall of 55.18%. Domestic dispatches fell to 3,360, a 22.78% slip from April 2024’s 4,351. A sunlit launch, but under a fading sky.
FAQs
What is the price of the Honda Elevate Apex Summer Edition?
The Honda Elevate Apex Summer Edition starts at ₹12.39 lakh for the manual variant and ₹13.59 lakh for the CVT version (ex-showroom, India).
How is the Apex Summer Edition different from the Elevate V trim?
Despite being ₹32,000 cheaper, the Apex Summer Edition offers additional features such as a 9-inch touchscreen, leatherette interiors, ambient lighting, and a 360-degree camera.
What engine powers the Honda Elevate Apex Summer Edition?
It is powered by a 1.5-litre, 121hp petrol engine, available with both manual and CVT automatic transmissions.
Does the Apex Summer Edition come with dual-tone interiors?
Yes, it features a white and black dual-tone interior with leatherette seat covers and custom door trim.
Is the Platinum White Pearl colour available in the Apex Summer Edition?
Yes, the Platinum White Pearl exterior option is available for an additional ₹8,000, except for the ZX Black variant.
