The Honda Elevate is also known as the Honda HR-V in most markets, while the Japan-market version is branded as the Vezel.
Beyond the Indian naming, the Elevate serves as the India-specific name for Honda's compact SUV, which shares its platform and lineage with the global HR-V family. This article explains how the same vehicle goes by different names depending on the market.
Naming across markets
Here is a quick guide to how the same model is branded in different regions.
- HR-V — The global name used for Honda's compact SUV in many markets; the Elevate in India is the locally branded version of the same family.
- Vezel — The Japan-market name for the same vehicle that is internationally known as the HR-V.
In short, the Honda Elevate represents the Indian market’s branding for a compact SUV that aligns with the HR-V family worldwide, while the Japan market uses the Vezel name for the same model.
Summary
Summary: The Honda Elevate is the India-specific name for Honda's compact SUV that is globally known as the HR-V, with the Japan-only variant called the Vezel.