Subhra Das

•10w

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

•10w

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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Creta

from ₹12.35 Lakh

Akshay B

•10w

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.

•10w

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

Akshay Bhat

•9w

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

•9w

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

•9w

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

•10w

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

•10w

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

•10w

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

•10w

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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Raj

•2d

I have shortlisted Elevate, Grand Vitara, and Seltos, all with automatic transmission. My budget range is between 15 and 19 lakh. Based on features and in-cabin interiors, the new Seltos stands out, though Elevate’s boot space can't be ignored. The interiors don't look premium. Is there any other SUV in the same segment? My running will be mostly in the city.

Autocar India

•1d

Your observations are correct, and for your budget, the Kia Seltos HTK(O) Petrol CVT is the best fit for you. The IVT or CVT is among the smoother automatic gearboxes that work best at low speeds, so it feels best in traffic. You already like the Seltos for features and the rich cabin, and this trim gives you that premium feel without jumping past your budget. The boot is not the biggest here, but it is shaped well and will take daily bags and a couple of suitcases without fuss, so for city life it works.Keep in mind, a few high-end features sit on pricier trims, so if you chase every extra, you could stretch your budget. From your list, the other strong city choice is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Though the strong hybrid variant would have been ideal, it won't fit in your budget, so you'll have to settle for the mild-hybrid petrol Alpha variant. It's not bad, and uses a torque-converter automatic, which is just as smooth as the Kia's CVT, but it feels down on power, and its rear seat isn't as spacious. And yes, while the Honda Elevate is a good all-rounder, it feels a bit too ordinary in this company.

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Venkat

•2d

Hi Autocar, I own a Hyundai Creta Diesel Knight Edition, which has been driven for around 40,000 km. Over the past six months, I have been facing recurring DPF issues, even though the car is regularly driven on highways. Additionally, the turbocharger has been replaced twice due to reported leakage issues. Now, the service centre claims that this may be a design fault from Hyundai. As a result, my car has spent a significant amount of time at the service centre, which has been extremely frustrating. Given this situation, I am unsure whether I should continue with the car or consider selling it and moving to another vehicle. I would appreciate your guidance on this.

Autocar India

•2d

You have already been using the car in the right way. Regular highway driving should prevent DPF problems, so repeated issues along with multiple turbo replacements point to something beyond normal wear and tear. While it may get resolved with further intervention, the frequency of visits and downtime understandably affects ownership confidence.A practical approach is to give the service centre one final, structured attempt to fix the issue properly, ideally with escalation to the manufacturer. If the problem repeats after that, it is sensible to move on rather than continue with uncertainty.If you do decide to change, a petrol automatic SUV like the Kia Seltos IVT or Hyundai Creta petrol CVT will feel familiar but far easier to live with, especially in mixed usage. They are smoother in daily driving and avoid diesel-related complications. If your running remains high and fuel cost is a concern, a strong hybrid is worth considering. Options like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder offer excellent efficiency with petrol-like smoothness, making them a good middle ground between petrol and diesel.

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Chintan

•19h

I am confused between the Kia Seltos and the Skoda Slavia. My monthly running is under 1,000 km, with a usage split of 60% city and 40% highway. The car should comfortably accommodate five passengers and offer a practical boot space. My budget is under ₹16 lakh (on-road). Please suggest which option would be better, along with the most value-for-money and practical variant. Also, let me know if there are any other cars I should consider within this budget.

Autocar India

•11h

The Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol HTK (O) MT fits your brief best. In daily traffic, the Seltos will be easy to drive thanks to its smooth, naturally aspirated petrol engine and light gearshift and clutch, and the higher seat makes getting in and out easy. It also rides over bad roads and tall speed breakers without worry, which matters on mixed city-highway use. Space is good for four and fine for five for shorter trips, and the boot will take a family’s weekend bags.The HTK (O) MT is a good value for money as it offers quite a few features for the price. Just bear in mind that, on the highway, the engine will require a bit more effort to make easy overtakes. If your trips are often with four adults and lots of luggage, and you value a bigger boot and stronger pull on the highway, look at the Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI Sportline MT. Its small turbo engine gives more punch. But it is a lower car, so entry is not as easy, and you have to be a bit more careful on rough roads. Compared to the Seltos' naturally aspirated 1.5, you'll also experience some turbo lag at city speeds, and at your budget, you won't get as many features. Overall, for your mix of city and highway and firm budget, the Seltos HTK is the most practical pick.

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