Honda Elevate FAQs

The Honda Elevate's top features include 6 airbags, hill-start assist, multi-angle cameras with guidelines, electronic stability control and Level 2 ADAS.

The Honda Elevate does not get a full-digital driver's display, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, automatic wipers, surround-view cameras, an electronic parking brake, USB-C ports, or even a rear-centre headrest.

The Honda Elevate is mainly aimed at buyers who prioritise interior space and comfort, plus a good balance between ride quality and handling.

The 458-litre boot of the Honda Elevate is larger than most rivals, but it's smaller than the boot of the Citroen Basalt, Tata Curvv and Renault Duster.

The V CVT is the most affordable variant of the Honda Elevate to get an automatic (continuously variable transmission) gearbox. The V CVT costs Rs 1.62 lakh more than the base SV trim with the manual gearbox.

For buyers who are budget conscious but still seek a decent set of features, the V trim with the 6-speed manual gearbox is preferable. However, the VX trim with the CVT automatic gearbox not only makes it easier to drive this SUV, but it also comes with more convenience features.

Due to its light steering, clutch and 6-speed manual gearbox, the Honda Elevate is easy to drive in the city. The CVT automatic option makes it even easier to drive this midsize SUV.

The one-year maintenance (10,000km) cost of the Honda Elevate can go up to Rs 3,915 for the manual version.

Based on our real-world fuel-efficiency tests, the Hyundai Creta 1.5 NA petrol CVT is more fuel-efficient than the Honda Elevate CVT. The Creta returned a combined 13.11kpl, while the Elevate CVT managed 10.85kpl, giving the Hyundai an advantage of 2.26kpl in real-world driving.

The Honda Elevate petrol is less fuel-efficient than the Kia Seltos NA petrol CVT in real-world conditions. The Seltos returned a combined 12.27kpl, while the Elevate managed 10.85kpl, giving the Kia an advantage of 1.42kpl in real-world driving.

The Honda Elevate has a 40-litre fuel tank. Based on its claimed fuel-efficiency figures, the manual version can travel up to 612km on a full tank, while the CVT offers a range of up to 677km before needing to refuel.

The Honda Elevate manual has a claimed fuel efficiency of 15.31kpl, but in our real-world tests it returned 11kpl. This means the real-world figure is 4.31kpl lower than the claimed mileage.

The Honda Elevate CVT has a claimed fuel efficiency of 16.92kpl, but in our real-world tests it returned 10.85kpl. This means the real-world figure is 6.07kpl lower than the claimed mileage.

Yes, we expect Honda to launch a facelift of the Elevate in the coming months. The 2026 Elevate facelift is likely to get styling updates and more features.

Yes, the Elevate is a good pick over the Creta and Seltos if you're looking for a fun-to-drive, dynamically sorted midsize SUV with an engaging NA petrol engine and a segment-best 220mm ground clearance. While the Elevate does miss out on features like a panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats, its upcoming 2026 facelift is expected to rectify these drawbacks.