# 2025 Honda Elevate Updated in Japan – New Black Style Edition

URL: https://technosports.co.in/2025-honda-elevate-updated-in-japan-new-black/  
Published: 2025-03-10  
Updated: 2025-03-10  
Author: REMYA BABU S

**2025 Honda Elevate**: Honda has introduced an updated version of the **Elevate SUV** in Japan, where it is sold as the **Honda WR-V**. The latest update brings a **new Black Style edition**, following the trend set by the Black Edition models recently launched in India. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in the **[2025 Honda Elevate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Elevate)(WR-V) Black Style Edition**.

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## ***2025 Honda Elevate Updated in Japan – New Black Style Edition Unveiled***

### **Honda Elevate Black Style Edition – What’s New?**

After launching the **Black Edition and Signature Black Edition** of the Honda Elevate in India earlier this year, the Japanese market has now received a similar **Black Style** version of the WR-V. The new edition is available with **Z and Z+ trims** and starts at **JPY 2,483,800** (approximately **₹14.67 lakh**).

### **Key Updates in the Black Style Edition:**

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- **Exterior Design:**
  - Black ORVMs, door handles, shark fin antenna, and alloy wheels
  - Available in **multiple exterior colors**, unlike India’s Black Edition, which is limited to Crystal Black Pearl
  - Black alloy wheel nuts for a sportier look
- **Interior Enhancements:**
  - All-black theme similar to the India-spec Black Edition
  - Gloss black inserts on dashboard and doors
  - Black stitching on steering wheel
  - **Fabric seats** (unlike the leatherette seats in the India-spec Black Edition)

One notable difference is that the **Rhythmic Ambient Lighting system**, available in India’s Signature Black Edition, is missing from the **Japanese WR-V Black Style Edition**.

### **Powertrain and Performance**

The **Honda Elevate / WR-V** continues to be powered by the same **1.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine**, producing:

- **119 BHP** of peak power
- **145 Nm** of peak torque
- Transmission options: **5-speed manual or CVT automatic**

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Honda has been exporting the Elevate to Japan, boosting its presence in global markets. With this latest **Black Style edition**, the WR-V gets a fresh new look that could attract more buyers.

### **Will Honda Bring This to India?**

While the **Black Edition in India** is already gaining popularity, offering a similar **customizable Black Style Edition** with multiple exterior colors could be a great move. Expanding the Black Edition to lower trims might also make it more accessible to a wider audience.

With the **Honda Elevate continuing to perform well in India**, could we see a **Black Style Edition** with more customization options in the future? **Only time will tell!**

## FAQs

### What is the new update in the 2025 Honda Elevate in Japan?

The WR-V (Elevate) in Japan gets a new **Black Style Edition** with black exterior highlights and an all-black interior.

### How is the Black Style Edition different from India’s Black Edition?

Unlike India’s Black Edition, which comes only in **Crystal Black Pearl**, Japan’s Black Style Edition is available in **multiple exterior colors** with black-themed design elements.

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