September 2023 - Honda Elevate Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Honda Elevate Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Honda Elevate petrol are:

• Well-loaded base variant gets most of the must-have features for a car of its price range
• Segment-leading ground clearance of 220mm is beyond exceptional for its class
• Segment-best boot space of 458L
• ADAS improves the safety quotient of the Elevate
• Good road presence with a typical boxy SUV styling
• Honda’s proven 1.5L normal petrol engine is perfect for long-term reliability
• CVT automatic costs only Rs. 1.10 lakh more than the manual

The Honda Elevate petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Missing features like panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, TPMS and power driver seat
• Side and curtain airbags, rear armrest and ADAS are exclusive to the top variant
• The normal petrol engine doesn’t have the torque and drivability of a turbocharged or hybrid engines

What is the Price of Honda Elevate Petrol Variants?

The Honda Elevate gets a 1.5L normal petrol engine with the option of a 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic transmission.

The petrol-manual powertrain is available with all 4 variants. It starts from Rs. 11.0 lakh and stretches up to Rs. 14.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The CVT automatic transmission is available with all but the base variant of the Elevate. The 3 Elevate petrol-automatic variants cost between Rs. 13.21 lakh and Rs. 16.0 lakh. The automatic transmission carries a premium of Rs. 1.10 lakh over the manual variants across the board.

Honda Elevate Petrol SV - Base Model Standard Features

The base SV variant of the Elevate only gets the petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 11.0 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets the following notable features:

• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Dual-function LED DRLs
• LED projector headlamps
• ESC
• HSA
• Traction control
• Day/night inside mirror
• Tilt and telescopic steering
• Auto AC with rear vents
• LED tail lamps
• Power mirrors
• Air purifier
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Front armrest
• Split rear seatbacks
• 4x adjustable headrests
• Shark fin antenna
• Body-coloured door handles and mirrors

While the SV variant seems fairly loaded with mostly must-have features, you may miss the following features:

• Rear armrest
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• TPMS
• Wheel covers
• Touchscreen

Except for a few must-have features, which are easy to install from the aftermarket, the base SV variant of the Elevate is well-loaded. If you are on a tight budget, the Elevate SV is a fantastic and value-for-money option to buy.

Honda Elevate Petrol SV vs V Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The V variant is available with both petrol-manual and petrol-automatic powertrains. With the petrol-manual powertrain, it costs Rs. 12.11 lakh. With the automatic, it costs Rs. 13.21 lakh, which is Rs. 1.10 lakh more than the manual. Compared to the SV petrol-manual, it costs Rs. 1.11 lakh more.

The SV variant of the Honda Elevate adds the following notable features to the mix:

• 8-inch touchscreen
• 4x speakers
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Wheel covers
• Rear camera
• Rear defogger
• Paddle shifters (with automatic only)
• Telematics

For an SUV of this class and price point, you may miss the following features in this variant:

• TPMS
• Rear armrest
• Rear washer wiper

The V variant doesn’t justify the incremental asking price for additional features over the base model. So, we’ll suggest skipping the V variant. Elevate automatic buyers should also consider stretching the budget for a higher variant.

Honda Elevate Petrol V vs VX Variant - Price, Features Comparison

The VX variant of the Elevate costs Rs. 13.50 lakh with the manual and Rs. 14.60 lakh with the automatic transmission. The VX is Rs. 1.39 lakh more expensive than the lower V variant.

It adds the following notable additional features:

• LED projector fog lamps
• Blind spot monitoring camera
• Rear washer wiper
• Auto headlamps
• Power folding mirrors
• Leather steering
• Padded door armrest
• LED cabin lamps
• Boot lamps
• Wireless phone charger
• Larger 17-inch alloy wheels
• Sunroof
• Colour LCD instrument cluster
• Ambient lighting

Even in the VX variant, you don’t get features like:

• Rear armrest
• Side and curtain airbags
• Cruise control
• ADAS features (exclusive to top variant)

The VX variant justifies the price gap from the lower V variant but not from the base variant. We’ll recommend all Elevate VX buyers to upgrade to the ZX as it’s the most value for money variant of the Elevate.

Honda Elevate Petrol VX vs ZX Top Model - Price, Features Comparison

The Elevate ZX petrol-manual costs Rs. 14.90 lakh. With the automatic transmission, it costs Rs. 16.0 lakh. The Elevate ZX Rs. 1.40 lakh more expensive than the lower VX trim.

The Elevate ZX top variant adds the following notable features:

• Various ADAS features
• Side and curtain airbags
• Auto-dimming inside mirror
• Leather upholstery
• Larger touchscreen
• Rear armrest
• Chrome door handles
• Soft-touch dashboard

Even in the top variant, you don’t get features like:

• Panoramic sunroof
• Ventilated front seats
• Power driver seat adjustment
• Cooled glovebox

With the ADAS features, the ZX variant ends up offering the best value for money among all Elevate’s variants. This is applicable for manual as well as automatic buyers. Thus, the Elevate ZX is our top recommendation.

Which Variant Of The Honda Elevate Petrol Should You Buy?

The Elevate’s base variant is a fantastic option for budget-conscious buyers. With just a few aftermarket accessories you can expect a well-rounded ownership experience while getting a good value for money. From there, the V offers the worst value for money while the VX pales in comparison to the ZX. Therefore, we’ll recommend all VX buyers to consider the ZX variant, which is our top recommendation.

Similarly, for the automatic transmission, V is not recommended while ZX is our top recommendation and the most value for money variant of the Elevate.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Honda Elevate Petrol?

Compared to the other non-turbo petrol SUVs in the C-segment, the Elevate has the best power and torque output. But, with teh manual transmission, its mileage figure is a bit lower.

*Estimated

When comparing the Elevate with smaller turbo petrol engines in the C-SUV segment space, the deficiencies surface more clearly. This is because turbo petrol engines offer better torque at lower RPMs, and thus, better drivability without compromising on the mileage front.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Honda Elevate?

Compared to the other C-segment SUVs, the Elevate is about as big as a typical car from this group. While the Elevate offers better boot space than all of its competitors, it truly shines with its class-demolishing ground clearance of 220mm. So, if you are buying a C-segment SUV primarily for higher ground clearance, then you need not look beyond the Elevate.

*Estimated

What Are The Colour Options Of The Honda Elevate Petrol?

The Elevate is available in the following 5 monotone exterior colours:

• White (Rs. 8,000 extra; available in all variants)
• Silver (available in all variants)
• Blue (Rs. 8,000 extra; available in V and higher variants)
• Red (available in V and higher variants)
• Brown (available in V and higher variants)
• Grey (available in V and higher variants)
• Orange (Rs. 8,000 extra; available in top 2 variants)

In addition, the Elevate top model automatic is also available with 3 dual-tone exterior colours:

• Orange with black roof
• White with black roof
• Red with black roof

Please note that dual-tone exterior carries another Rs. 20,000 premium on top of whatever the ex-showroom price is for the selected colour. For instance, if you want the blue exterior colour, then there’s no additional price. For orange, there’s Rs. 8,000 more than blue. For orange dual-tone, the additional price is Rs. 28,000 more compared to blue monotone.

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