Honda Elevate : In a market dominated by SUVs, Honda has made a big leap into the segment with the Elevate — a compact SUV for Indian roads and buyers.
Honda, which is known for its smooth and solid engines, its rock-solid engineering and its driver-friendly layouts, took its time when it came to this segment, and it looks like it was time should spent.
Source: Read Full Article The Honda Elevate honours the marque’s core excellence, while having the style-presence of a proper urban SUV.
The Elevate goes head to head with well established cars such as Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. So, how does it measure up? Let’s go deeper into what the Elevate offers.
Bold and Upright SUV Styling
That design of the Honda Elevate is tasteful, grown-up and typical Honda – no-drama solid rather than shouty showy.
It features a muscular front grille, sharp LED projector headlamps, clamshell bonnet, and squared wheel arches that offer it a bold stance.
Where competitors often veer toward sporty design, the Elevate is closer to a traditional S.U.V. — boxy, tall and with plenty of ground clearance (8.7 inches or 220 millimeters).
It looks well, still a little pinched in places though, but the roof rails, 17-inch alloys, clean lines and some strong shoulder lines from side-on allow the Elevate to keep pace alongside stronger names in the class.
The rear, straight forward design has slim LED tail lights that are interconnected by a reflector strip.
Comfortable cabin with a certain degree of utility
Climb inside, and the Honda Elevate welcomes you with a well-orchestrated, no-nonsense interior. Dashboard is stylish with a free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, 7-inch digital instrument cluster and soft touch materials in top variants.
Once the switch gear is at odds with its fine steering in that aspect, Honda’s usual attention to fit and finish shines through.
It is one of Elevate’s best aspects, space. There’s enough space above your head, width at your shoulders and length at your legs.
The back seat is spacious, comfortable even for tall passengers, and the 458-litre boot is one of the biggest boots in the class – it’ll happily take a weekend’s worth of luggage or family gear.
Performance and Efficiency
The Elevate is driven by the reliable 1.5l i-VTEC petrol machine from Honda, capable of 121 bhp and 145 Nm of torque.
It may not be turbocharged like some competitors, but it provides linear power, fine refinement, and predictable behavior.
It’s sold with either a 6-speed manual, or a CVT automatic, which the latter is incredibly smooth in city driving.
Performance-wise, the Elevate isn’t the kind of car that you’d want to hurl into corners, but more about everyday usability.
It copes reassuringly well with rush-hour traffic, lopes along nicely on the highway, and provides a compliant ride even over broken pavement. It’s a breeze to drive around the city, with light but accurate steering.
The manual Ford ECOSPORT promises around 15.3 km/l, the CVT is good for up to 16.9 km/l (ARAI figures) – not bad for a naturally aspirated SUV.
Tech and Safety
The Elevate carries all the latest features, such as:
Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Back camera with Dynamic guidelines
Connected car tech
Cruise control
Keyless entry and push button start
As for safety, Honda has kept it well-stocked with six airbags, ABS with EBD, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist, and the Honda Sensing ADAS suite.
The latter features lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise, auto emergency braking and road departure mitigation — the latter a rarity in this segment.
Pros:
Generous and convenient internal layout
Dependable and Spirited 1.5L i-VTEC Engine
Outstanding ground clearance and authentic SUV proportions
Fine Ride Quality, Light steering
High-end Safety systems such as ADAS
Cons:
No diesel or turbo-petrol engines sections of this was available in the X1 CS.
You get a regular sun roof, not a pano.
The infotainment isn’t as polished as in some crossovers
Performance is not sporty, but geared toward the comfortable side
Honda Elevate: Conclusion
Elevate is The Honda SUV, The one that’s just right for all your needs It’s time to take the next step and elevate your drive to a new level with the exciting thing that comes with an elevate.
It doesn’t attempt to wow buyers with over-the-top styling or excessive power, but instead gives you everything you need — and nothing you don’t.
For anyone looking for a resilient, family-oriented SUV with urban-friendly moves and safe and secure ownership, the Elevate cannot fail to impress.
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