The Honda Elevate has lastly been revealed, all set to enter the fierce midsize SUV phase in our market. The Elevate has its work lower out, as it isn’t solely Honda India’s solely SUV however it’s additionally up in opposition to established rivals just like the Hyundai Creta,  Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and the MG Astor. The upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross may even be a contender on this area.

We’ll put the Elevate SUV by means of its paces quickly sufficient and see the way it stacks up in opposition to the competitors out on the street. But earlier than that, let’s first see the way it compares on paper. Do notice, for this comparability, we’ll solely be contemplating the entry-level engines of every competitor because the Elevate comes with only one, naturally aspirated petrol engine.

Honda Elevate vs rivals: dimensions

In phrases of dimensions, the Honda Elevate measures 4,312mm in size, 1,790mm in width and 1,650mm in top, and has a wheelbase of two,650mm, which places it roughly on par with the competitors. The Honda does boast of the very best floor clearance although, at 220mm, however it has the smallest wheels within the phase. The 458-litre boot, nevertheless, is on the bigger facet compared.

As for the rivals, the Maruti Grand Vitara and the Toyota Hyryder are the longest, whereas the MG Astor is the widest of the lot. The Citroen C3 Aircross, in the meantime, is the tallest, has the longest wheelbase and the most important boot, however that doesn’t come as a shock since in contrast to the others right here, it’s the one one which comes with a 7-seater possibility.

Honda Elevate vs rivals: engine and gearbox

Powering the Honda Elevate is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine, which additionally does responsibility on the City sedan and places out 121hp and 145Nm. Gearbox choices embrace a 6-speed guide and a 7-step CVT computerized. There can be no different engine choices obtainable with this SUV at launch.

When in comparison with rivals’ base engines, the Elevate has the higher hand by way of displacement and energy, however it lags behind the C3 Aircross, Taigun and Kushaq by way of torque. All SUVs on this lot, barring the Skoda, VW and Citroen (which get a three-cylinder turbo-petrol), get a four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. 

As for gearboxes, all get 6-speed manuals besides the Grand Vitara, Hyryder and Astor, and all include computerized gearbox choices save for the C3 Aircross. Where the Elevate, Creta, Seltos and Astor get CVT autos, the Grand Vitara, Hyryder, Taigun and Kushaq get extra typical torque converter models.

Rivals provide turbo-petrol, diesel, CNG and hybrid powertrains

While the Elevate’s 1.5-litre petrol is on par with the competitors, the place it loses out is within the variety of powertrains on provide. Apart from the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross, which will get a turbo-petrol solely, all different SUVs right here include a number of engine choices. The Creta and Seltos might be had with diesel engines, the Creta and Astor get turbo-petrol choices and the Grand Vitara and Hyryder get strong-hybrid and CNG powertrains. Meanwhile, the Kushaq and Taigun include a bigger and extra highly effective 1.5 turbo-petrol and the Grand Vitara is the one one right here to get an AWD possibility.

The lack of powertrain choices could limit the Elevate’s enchantment to sure consumers, however that continues to be to be seen. Honda has additionally confirmed that the Elevate received’t get the City’s e:HEV strong-hybrid tech, however an all-electric model is within the works.

Honda Elevate vs rivals: value

The official value announcement for the Honda Elevate is about to happen in the course of the festive interval, however we anticipate the SUV to be priced within the vary of Rs 12 lakh-17 lakh (ex-showroom). This value level would put the Elevate within the combine with all its rivals, that are all equally priced. Again, it’s value noting that these costs are just for the ‘entry-level’ engines for all of the rivals, save for the Citroen, they usually all have dearer engine choices on provide. All that is simply hypothesis for now although, so we’ll have to attend for the official costs to see how the Elevate actually stacks up on this phase.

*estimated costs

All costs are ex-showroom, Delhi

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