KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The new Honda Elevate is set to arrive in the midsize SUV segment
- It rivals the likes of Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, Hyryder, Astor, Kushaq & Taigun
- Let's compare Honda Elevate with all its rivals
The newly introduced Honda Elevate is set to enter the midsize SUV segment where there is hefty competition from players like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, VW Taigun & Skoda Kushaq. The new Honda SUV will be the latest & newest entrant in this already crowded and highly competitive segment. In this article, let's see how the new Elevate compares to its rivals on the dimensions, specs & features front.
Honda Elevate Vs Rivals: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Elevate | Creta | Seltos | Grand Vitara | Hyryder | Kushaq | Taigun | Astor |
| Length (mm) | 4312 | 4300 | 4315 | 4345 | 4365 | 4225 | 4221 | 4323 |
| Width (mm) | 1790 | 1790 | 1800 | 1795 | 1795 | 1760 | 1760 | 1809 |
| Height (mm) | 1650 | 1635 | 1620 | 1645 | 1645 | 1612 | 1612 | 1650 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2650 | 2610 | 2610 | 2600 | 2600 | 2651 | 2651 | 2585 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 220 | 190 | 190 | 210 | 210 | 188 | 188 | 180 |
| Boot Space (litres) | 458 | 433 | 433 | 355 | 355 | 385 | 385 | NA |
Honda Elevate Vs Rivals: Powertrain Specs
| Specs | Elevate | Creta | Seltos | Grand Vitara | Hyryder | Kushaq | Taigun | Astor |
| 4WD/AWD | - | - | - | Yes - AWD - AllGrip Select | Yes - AWD - AllGrip Select | - | - | - |
| Hybrid Powertrain | - | - | - | 1.5 litre 3-Cylinder Petrol + Strong Hybrid | 1.5 litre 3-Cylinder Petrol + Strong Hybrid | - | - | - |
| Power (bhp) | - | - | - | 91 (engine) 79 (motor) | 91 (engine) 79 (motor) | - | - | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | - | - | 122 Nm (engine) 141 Nm (motor) | 122 Nm (engine) 141 Nm (motor) | - | - | - |
| Transmission | - | - | - | eCVT | eCVT | - | - | - |
| Petrol Powertrain | 1.5 litre Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder | 1.5 litre Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder | 1.5 litre Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder | 1.5 litre Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder | 1.5 litre Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder | 1 litre 3-Cylinder Turbo or 1.5 litre 4-Cylinder Turbo | 1 litre 3-Cylinder Turbo or 1.5 litre 4-Cylinder Turbo | 1.5 litre Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder or 1.3 litre Turbo 3-Cylinder |
| Power (bhp) | 119 | 113 | 113 | 102 | 102 | 114/148 | 114/148 | 108/138 |
| Torque (Nm) | 145 | 144 | 144 | 136.8 | 136.8 | 178/250 | 178/250 | 144/220 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual or CVT Auto | 6 Speed Manual or IVT/CVT Auto | 6 Speed Manual or IVT/CVT Auto | 5 Speed Manual or 6 Speed Torque Converter Auto | 5 Speed Manual or 6 Speed Torque Converter Auto | 6 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Torque Converter Auto; 7 Speed DCT/DSG Auto | 6 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Torque Converter Auto; 7 Speed DCT/DSG Auto | 5 Speed Manual; CVT Auto; 6 Speed Torque Converter Auto |
| Diesel Powertrain | - | 1.5 litre 4-Cylinder | 1.5 litre 4-Cylinder | - | - | - | - | - |
| Power (bhp) | - | 113 | 113 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 250 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Transmission | - | 6 Speed Manual or 6 Speed Torque Converter Auto | 6 Speed Manual or 6 Speed Torque Converter Auto | - | - | - | - | - |
Honda Elevate Vs Rivals: Features & Safety
| Features | Elevate | Creta | Seltos | Grand Vitara | Hyryder | Kushaq | Taigun | Astor |
| Sunroof | Single Pane | Panoramic | Single Pane | Panoramic | Panoramic | Single Pane | Single Pane | Panoramic |
| ADAS | Yes - Camera-Based ADAS | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes - 1 Camera + 3 Radar Based Level 2 ADAS |
| Infotainment | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch | 9-inch | 9-inch | 10-inch | 10-inch | 10.1-inch |
| Instrument Cluster | Semi Digital | Semi Digital | Semi Digital | Color MID or Fully Digital | Color MID or Fully Digital | Fully Digital | Fully Digital | Fully Digital |
| Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wired |
| Front Ventilated Seats | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Front Parking Sensors | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| 360 View Camera | Reverse & Left Lane Watch Camera | Reverse Only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Reverse Only | Reverse Only | Yes |
| Electric Seat Adjustment | No | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | No | No | No | No | Driver Seat |
| Electric Parking Brake With Auto Hold | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| TPMS | Warning Type | Highline | Highline | Highline | Highline | Warning Type | Warning Type | Highline |
| Hill Descent Control | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Disc Brakes | Front | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front | Front | Front & Rear |
| Heads Up Display | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
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Verdict: Honda has not yet revealed the full feature list & brochure of the Elevate SUV. Once its full feature list, variants & brochure is revealed, we would bring a detailed feature comparison between Elevate & all its rivals.
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