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Honda entered the hotly contested compact SUV space in India with the Honda Elevate — a car that features the marque’s iconic dependability combined with contemporary, edgy design that will be pleasing to the urban and semi-urban populace.
Aiming to recover lost ground, where rivals left it in the past, and then some, the Elevate boasts the necessary for today’s buyers; premium looks, strong performance, and practicalities.
Design and Styling
That the neat and don-fident design of the Honda Elevate.
It comes with a big, upright grille that is flanked by sharp LED headlamps per se with integrated DRLs which provide it with a bold front stance.
The chunky wheel arches, sculpted bonnet and bonnet and powerful shoulder lines help lend the Elevate an SUV-like stance,
while the rear receives stylish tail lamps that are connected by a light bar for a contemporary look.Body cladding, skid plates and a GC of 220 mm gives it a rugged stance.
Though quite small, the Elevate has real road presence, assuming a more standard SUV shape than the coupe-like crossovers in its class.
Interior and Space
Cabin Inside, the Elevate is all about comfort and functionality.
The dash is clean, soft materials abound and an impressive touchscreen infotainment system steals the show from everything else.
The infotainment system is 10.25 inches and supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the digital instrument cluster is bright and easy to see essential driving information.
Space has always been a big focus of Honda, in the front and as well as the rear; the Elevate is indeed one of the most spacious compact SUVs in the segment.
The rear has a flat floor and the middle passenger won’t be too cramped, while the boot provides a roomy 458 litres, so you can fit in the weekend’s luggage or a family’s bags.
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Engine and Performance
The Honda Elevate is available with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC naturally aspirated petrol engine as you get on the City sedan.
It produces a power of 121 PS and a torque of 145 Nm, with an option of 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission.
The engine is smooth and snappy, particularly at city speeds and provides linear performance for day-to-day commuting as well as the odd run to the highway.
Not packing the punch of turbocharged competitors, the Elevate’s engine is smooth and steady.
The CVT iteration is calibrated for peaceful cruising, and Honda’s engine calibration is still one of the best in the class.
Ride and Handling
The ride quality on the Elevate has been set up by Honda to be rather compliant and should be well suited to the Indian roads.
It rides over potholes and speeed breakers wihtout complaining, and the high ground clearance means it can take on broken patches of road and light trails.
The steering is actually quite light for city driving and weights up decently enough at higher speeds. Body roll is kept in check, and stability is good.
It might not provide the sporty performance that you can find with some competitors, yet the Elevate is a good choice for the comfort-oriented driver.
Pros:
Roomy Interior: Accommodates five passengers and their luggage.
Smooth Mill: Honda’s 1.5-litre i-VTEC is frugal and slick.
Contemporary design: Striking style with bold, SUV-like proportions and high ground clearance.
Riding Comfort: Good suspension to pass through the rough road more smoothly.
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Loaded with features: Big touchscreen, wireless connectivity, ADAS features in higher trims.
Cons:
No Turbo Engine Available: Enthusiasts looking for better performance might find the powertrain to be a bit meek.
No Diesel: This restricts options for people in search of high-mileage diesel SUVs.
Base Rear Seat Features: No rear sunshade, rear AC vents, or USB ports in some trims.
Conservative Styling Inside Although functional, the interior is not a showstopper.
Honda Elevate: Conclusion
The Honda Elevate represents a planned and powerful return to the compact SUV segment for the brand.
It’s not the most feature-packed or high-performance SUV in its class, but what this Acura stands out for is its roomy interior, strong reliability, pleasant ride and smart design.
For them there is no better choice than the Elevate, it’s also a high step up — a practical hallstand of long-term peace of mind for the discerning buyer of the modern city SUV.