Honda Elevate Variants Explained - Which One To Buy

Honda entered the mid-sized SUV category with the Elevate SUV in September 2024. The new Honda Elevate has received an overwhelming response from car buyers, as it helps the brand to revive its sales in the highly competitive environment. 

In this variant explained blog, we will help you to find out the best variant of the Honda Elevate mid-sized SUV based on multiple aspects including prices, features and value-for-money. This mid-sized SUV is positioned against the likes of the established models including the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Citroen C3 Aircross and the Volkswagen Taigun.

Honda Elevate - Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages

- Aggressive pricing
- Segment-leading ground clearance of 220mm & boot space of 458-litres
- Rugged SUV styling, ADAS tech
- Tried & tested 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine with MT & CVT

Disadvantages

- Lacks premium features like panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, TPMS
- No turbo petrol, diesel and hybrid engine options available
- ADAS only with top-end variant

Honda Elevate Variant-Wise Prices

- The new Elevate mid-sized SUV is available in trim levels - SV, V, VX and ZX. 

- Except for the SV trim, all other trims are available with manual and CVT automatic gearbox options. 

- The Elevate manual range is available in the price bracket of Rs 11.91 lakh to Rs 15.41 lakh. On the other hand, the automatic version is priced between Rs 13.71 lakh and Rs 16.51 lakh. 

Honda Elevate Variant-Wise Features

Honda Elevate SV - Base Variant

- Dual-function LED DRLs
- Body-coloured door handles, ORVMs
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Shark-fin antenna
- Dual-tone interior
- Fabric upholstery
- Keyless entry with push-button
- Auto up/down driver power window
- 7-inch LCD instrument cluster
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- PM 2.5 air filter
- Auto AC with rear vents
- Front armrest
- 60:40 split-folding rear seatbacks
- Adjustable headrests
- Multi-functional steering wheel
- Follow-me-home headlamps
- Speed & impact sensing automatic door locks
- LED projector headlamps
- ISOFIX
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Day/Night IRVM
- 6 Airbags

Honda Elevate V variant (Features Over SV Variant)

- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Voice commands, Telematics
- 4 speakers
- 2 USB ports
- Front cabin lights
- Paddle shifters with CVT
- Engine start w/ remote CVT
- Reverse camera
- Rear defogger

Honda Elevate VX Variant (Features Over V Variant)

- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ambient lighting
- LED cabin lights
- Sunroof
- Large, 17-inch alloy wheels
- Power folding OVRMs with auto fold
- Wireless phone charger
- 2 tweeters
- LED projector fog lamps
- Blind-spot monitoring camera
- Rear washer wiper
- Auto headlamps integrated with wipers
- Walk-away auto lock

Honda Elevate ZX Variant (Features Over VX Variant)

- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
- Auto-dimming IRVM|
- Rear armrest
- Gloss black front grille
- Leather upholstery
- Chrome door handles
- Side-& rear view monitor
- ADAS tech

Honda Elevate - Engine Specifications

The new Elevate is only available in a single petrol engine with both manual and automatic gearbox options. The petrol version is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces 121 PS at 6,600rpm and a peak torque of 145NM at 4,300rpm. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 7-step CVT automatic. 

The manual Elevate is claimed to offer an ARAI certified fuel economy of 15.31kmpl. The mileage figures increase to 16.92kmpl when paired to a CVT gearbox. 

Honda Elevate - What variant to buy?

If you are planning to drive home a budget SUV, the base Elevate SV variant is a good choice. It offers decent features with a petrol manual gearbox option. One can also opt for few accessories to load the base model. 

The VX offers a good value for money but the ZX is one that offers the best variant you can drive home. This model comes with ADAS tech with features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, auto high beam, forward collision avoidance assist, road departure mitigation and forward collision warning. This variant also gets some additional features like a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, auto dimming IRVM and rear armrest. 

To book the new Honda Elevate, you can head to CarLelo.com. You can also get best deals and quick delivery at your doorstep. This platform also helps to avail Car loan from leading banks at low interest. 

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