Is Honda Elevate Ready to Rival the Kia Seltos & Hyundai Creta?
The new Honda Elevate is slated to be launched in September 2023. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming Hyundai Creta rival.
With the new Honda Elevate, the Japanese carmaker is all set to re-enter the extremely competitive compact SUV segment and India will be the first market to get this new global SUV.
Honda’s Re-Entry Into Compact SUV Space
Honda has chosen to go with a macho look for the Elevate. The square face features a large black grille and is flanked by a pair of sleek LED headlights and LED DRLs. It’s bigger than Hyundai Creta and has a segment-best ground clearance of 220 mm.
Design & Dimensions
Honda has gone for spacious and smart interior design. It has beige headliner with a brown & black dual-tone interior, so it doesn’t feel claustrophobic. The SUV also comes with an electric sunroof and rear AC vents.
Interior
The SUV gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 7-inch instrument cluster, ADAS functions and Honda Connect connectivity that offers vehicle tracking, speed alert, geo-fencing, live car location sharing. Honda also offers a massive boot space of 458-litres.
Tech & Features
The Elevate only has one engine on offer - a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor that makes 119 bhp and 145 Nm torque. Honda offers the option of both a manual and a CVT automatic gearbox.
Engine
The Elevate to compete with rivals, Honda should ideally price it between ₹ 10 lakh to ₹ 18 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara among other compact SUVs.