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Subhra Das

•3w

I have narrowed my options down to the Honda Elevate CVT and the Creta CVT. While driving comfort seems slightly better in the Creta, which one should I choose considering reliability, long-term maintenance, and efficiency?

Autocar India

•3w

While the Honda Elevate CVT has its strengths, the Hyundai Creta IVT is a more rounded product. It's got the significantly nicer gearbox with less of the rubberband effect (sharp rise in revs without a corresponding rise in road speed) than the Elevate. The Creta also scores with better overall refinement, a roomier cabin and more features.

Neither model will cause trouble in terms of reliability and long-term maintenance. Efficiency, however, is a function of driving style. Drive with a light foot, and you can expect decent fuel economy figures (10kpl in the city, 13-15kpl on the highway are typical numbers), but aggressive driving will have the SUVs deliver much lower figures.

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Akshay B

•2w

I am using honda elevate zx cvt from last one year in very crowded city. So far is milage is concerned it giving 13-14 in heavy bumper to bumper traffic and 17-18 on highway at 90-100. Comfort level is great. No issues with Android. Very spacious car well balanced on road great stability. It's not nonsense car. Better than creta seltos I had almost decided seltos over creta when I bought elevate in dec 24 mesmerized by interior and features. But when drive was compared seltos was no where around elevate. It's best option below 20 lac . If budget allows jeep compas is better option than spending on creta seltos. If build is not issue to you than toyota hyryder is best option.

•2w

I felt that too.... I am using elevate zx cvt golden brown metallic and if driven with soft pedal, it can give 20+ mileage on highway. Till now I have got highest mileage of 20.8kmpl while travelling from delhi to lucknow and there's no issue with Android till date. Comfort level is fabulous in city driving but can fell a little uncomfortable when driving continuously for 7-8 hours straight. Adas works efficienctly on higways and seating of car also gives u a clear view of bonet.Proud owner since July 2024

HonestExpert

•1w

Just drove the new Seltos iVT 2 days back and I was amazed by how well the vehicle feels and performs. The best vehicle I have ever driven.

Abhishek

•2w

I agree with most of the comments below; it’s about the feel really and everyone has his/her preferences. I personally wanted to get Elevate and spent a few days exploring its different variants. I had no doubts until i just sat in a Seltos. I instantly felt Eleavte was missing a lot of features, that give you that extra feel-good factor and a return on money spent. Please don’t get me wrong; I have had a Baleno and life was going well not knowing what i was missing. I still enjoy its manual gearbox and the drivability, the familiarity if you will. But Seltos gives that plush (pampered) feel every time i get in and the driving comfort doesn’t leave you asking for anything more. I have completed 20k kms in a year with Seltos and i have no complaints at all. Of course, i did have to stretch my budget goong from elevate to Seltos IVT htx-o model, but it was totally worth it.

Shashanka

•2w

Go and drive both of them and decide for yourself...both of them are very good cars. I have the Elevate ZX CVT and I have had not complaints whatsoever! In Hyderabad's bumper to bumper traffic, I get a 13kmpl mileage and on the highway it went all the way till 18 when I drove in cruise mode at 105KMPH. I test drove almost all the cars in the segment (Creta, Seltos, GV, Hyryder etc.) but the Elevate gave me that "wow feel" and it is about the "feel" that YOU GET when you drive the car that should be the deciding factor than anything else. Good luck with your purchase!

Disari

•2w

I have elevate so I can comment on my experience of long trips as well as city. Typically elevate has poor android auto connectivity issue and at times it ditches you in the middle of nowhere. With regards to cabin experience koreans can not be matched. But elevate engine is 💎 . Decide yourself based on budget if you are on budget but wants to get a good car with roomier interior and superb ground clearance to tackle rough roads with ease for long term use ( pls don't call any of them as SUV) go for lower variant of honda elevate, negotiate and get a better deal🤝 If you can stretch your budget and mileage not a concern and you are predominantly one driving enthusiast go for 1.5tsi kushaq or Taigun ...you get better deals there too

Subhash

•2w

Your question is regarding reliability, long-term maintenance, and efficiency, where I think Honda historically had an edge, although Hyundai/Kia is not far either. So it really doesn't matter today. But my question is; why didn't you shortlist new Seltos? To me and many others, Creta is'nt much sense now after Seltos launch. Even Creta's next update will be based on new Seltos. As for the rubber-band effect, did you test drove both of these? I think you should judge that yourself.

Vyvidh

•2w

Check Seltos too. Better platform and value of money variants are there.

•3w

Honda elevate would be a great option. It is a packed hamper of modern tech, style, reliability and enough features. Also elevate is 5- star rated in contrast of creta with 3-star rating

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Khekale

•6d

I want to decide on an SUV purchase between the Honda Elevate, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and Grand Vitara. I value good features but no ADAS. Lower maintenance is also important. Please suggest in order of merit.

Autocar India

•19h

In terms of lowest maintenance, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will top the list. It doesn’t come with ADAS at all, so you can opt for the top Alpha+ variant with all the bells and whistles and still skip ADAS. If you choose the strong hybrid version, it delivers superb fuel efficiency in the city, while all versions have a comfortable ride and spacious cabin.Among your other picks, the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq also don’t get ADAS and are otherwise well-equipped, particularly the newly facelifted Kushaq, though maintenance may be a bit more expensive.The Honda Elevate gets ADAS on the top ZX variant, which means you will have to opt for the VX and miss out on some other features. For your needs, the Grand Vitara is the best fit, but do test drive all these cars before making a decision.

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Rahul

I have booked the Hyundai Creta Knight IVT Dual Tone, but I’m still unsure whether it’s the right choice or if I should have considered alternatives like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or the Kia Seltos. However, I’m not particularly fond of the new design elements of the latest Seltos. The factors that matter most to me are value for money, good resale value after 5-6 years, long-term reliability, and comfort for family use. My monthly driving will be less than 1,000 km. Given these priorities, is the Creta Knight IVT a good choice, or would the Grand Vitara or Seltos have been a better option?

Autocar India

•12h

The Hyundai Creta King is a good choice. It is a well-rounded SUV that offers a comfortable ride, a spacious cabin, and a refined petrol engine. The IVT (automatic) is smooth and responsive. Being a popular model, you can expect good resale value in the future. The Grand Vitara is also a good option, but it is not as spacious as the Creta. Hence, long distance comfort could be hampered.

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NIKHIL AGGARWAL

•1d

I currently own a 2021 Hyundai Venue (iMT) Petrol. I usually travel to my hometown in Punjab once a month, while the rest of my driving is within the city. I’m now looking to upgrade to an SUV that offers strong aesthetics and solid build quality. The first option that comes to mind is the Tata Harrier. I had been eagerly waiting for its petrol variant, and now that it has finally been introduced this year, I’m considering buying the Fearless+ variant in white. However, I’m a bit concerned about Tata’s reputation for manufacturing defects and resale value. Given this, would it still be a good decision to go ahead with the Harrier, or should I instead consider a better alternative like the Mahindra XUV700?

Autocar India

•14h

If you've got your heart set on the the Tata Harrier Petrol Fearless+, we'd suggest you go for it. We understand your concerns - Tata doesn't have a stellar reputation for reliability and fuss-free ownership, which is perhaps one of the biggest deterrents for (potential) buyers. However, since this generation of the Harrier has been around in the market for a few years now, its common glitches and initial niggles are likely to be sorted out. The 1.5 Turbo-Petrol GDI on the other hand is all new, hence we'd highly recommend opting for the maximum warranty coverage.The Mahindra XUV 7XO is also a good option - its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is a strong performer. Also, besides being spacious and well-equipped, the XUV also gives you the flexibility of three-row seating. And compared to Tata, Mahindra has a slightly better reputation as far as reliability goes. Overall, the XUV 7XO is a more-rounded package, but if you like the Harrier petrol, go for it. The Harrier petrol is a much improved offering.

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