Honda Elevate price in Guwahati

I’m planning to buy an automatic petrol SUV and would appreciate your suggestions. We are a family of 3 with a 4-year-old daughter. Around 90% of our driving is within Mumbai city, with occasional highway trips. I’m 6’4”, my wife is 5’7”, so cabin space and comfort for tall occupants are important. I was almost set on the Mahindra XUV 7XO, but after seeing the Kia Seltos, I’m now confused. My priorities are comfort, ease of driving in city traffic, safety, reliability, and hassle-free ownership. Which one would you recommend and why? Are there any other options around the Rs. 20 lakh on-road budget that I should consider?

Pick the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol automatic for your mostly Mumbai use. It is easier to thread through traffic and park than the bigger Mahindra, the automatic is smooth in stop go, and real city fuel efficiency will be better too. Kia’s service reach and overall ownership experience in Mumbai are also very hassle free. The new Seltos also comes well equipped on the safety front and secured a 5-star crash rating from BNCAP. You are tall, so one watch-out. In the Seltos, front headroom can feel tight with the sunroof. Try a variant without it or set the seat lower and see if you are comfortable behind the wheel. If headroom is the only decider, look at the Honda Elevate petrol automatic. It isn't as refined or well equipped as the Seltos but the cabin is airy and seat height is great for tall people.

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Hi, I live in Bengaluru. I will be superannuating in a few months. I want to buy an automatic car or SUV for local use. My average daily running will be around 20 km. I want to buy a car with a 1.5-litre engine. Should I choose a petrol or a diesel? I am considering the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Honda Elevate, but I am unable to decide. Please suggest.

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Pick petrol, and from your shortlist buy the Seltos 1.5 petrol automatic. With 20 km a day in Bengaluru traffic, diesel won’t pay back its higher price and short city runs can mess with modern diesels’ particulate filters. The Seltos 1.5 with the IVT automatic is smooth and quiet at low speeds, and its roomier than the Creta. For daily errands, the Seltos’ light steering, easy ingress and calm cabin make life simpler. The Elevate CVT is also fuss free and very dependable, but it feels a touch firmer and it’s not as relaxed. The catch is mileage will be in the low double digits in town, and fast highway passes need a firmer press.

Wanted to buy an automatic car within a budget of Rs. 15 lakh on-road, with an additional Rs. 1.5 lakh available from my old car exchange. I have shortlisted the Honda Elevate VX CVT and the Renault Duster Revolution 1.3 CVT. My monthly usage includes 1,000-1,200 km of city driving and around 500 km of outstation travel. Please suggest which one I should choose, or recommend any other car in the same category and budget. My priorities are good headroom and a comfortable rear seat.

Pick the Honda Elevate VX CVT. With your heavy city running, its smooth CVT automatic, lighter controls and great visibility make everyday driving easier and calmer, and the cabin is spacious with a comfortable rear bench for two adults. It also rides well enough for your monthly 500 km outstation trips and should be more fuel efficient and easier to maintain than the Duster.The Renault Duster 1.3 DCT only makes sense if you really value the strong punch from its turbo engine and the robust suspension on rough roads. It is quicker and feels tougher on bad patches, but expect lower city mileage and a rear seat that is not as spacious as the Honda's.If you want one more to check in the same bracket, look at the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 automatic. It has a comfy back seat, it's easy to drive, has decent mileage and will be stress-free to live with.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Renault Duster

My annual running is about 5,000 km, and I plan to keep my next car for 10 years. I am confused between Elevate, Creta, Seltos Victoris and 3XO. My priorities are reliability, a good balance of power and fuel efficiency, family comfort, low maintenance and long-term ownership. I am also concerned about India's future ethanol-blending policy (E20 and higher blends). Which of these would be the best long-term choice and why?

With an annual running of just 5,000km, fuel efficiency shouldn't be the deciding factor. Instead, you should prioritise comfort, reliability, ease of ownership and how well the car will age over the next 10 years. That's why we wouldn't prioritise the Victoris Hybrid. While it is an excellent strong hybrid, the price premium will be difficult to justify with such low annual running.Between the remaining options, the Seltos strikes the best balance. It offers a refined and proven naturally aspirated petrol engine, a smooth IVT automatic, a spacious and premium cabin, excellent comfort and a strong ownership experience. It also feels newer and more upmarket than the Elevate and 3XO, while the current Creta is due for a generational update sooner.The Honda Elevate deserves a mention for its simplicity and reliability. If absolute mechanical simplicity is your priority, it is arguably the safest long-term bet. However, it doesn't feel as premium as the Seltos, and the engine and CVT combination isn't quite as refined.As for ethanol blending, we wouldn't let it influence your purchase decision. While there is plenty of discussion around E25, E27 and E30 fuels, there is currently no confirmed roadmap for such a transition. More importantly, all of these cars are E20 compliant, and manufacturers have engineered a degree of tolerance beyond that. The most likely effect of higher ethanol blends would be a small reduction in fuel efficiency and slightly accelerated wear of certain fuel-system components over a very long period, not a major reliability issue.

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I want to upgrade my car from the Tata Tiago to an SUV. I will 90% of the time run in the city and most of the time in moderate traffic. My budget is 15 lakhs, and I want to go for an automatic car. I was considering the new Skoda Kushaq Classic Plus AT, Honda Elevate VT and Kia Seltos HTE Opt iVT. My preference is safety, comfortable, and decent mileage petrol car. Could you please suggest which one suits my requirements best?

Go for the Kia Seltos IVT. With 90% city use, its smooth, automatic and light controls make it easy to drive, and the NA 1.5 petrol delivers better city mileage than the Kushaq turbo and the Elevate. It also rides well over bad patches, and the high seating gives great visibility for traffic and speed breakers. It also has a 5-star safety rating and a lot of standard safety features.The Skoda Kushaq automatic is the fun one, and crash safety is top tier, but its turbo automatic tends to drink more in stop-and-go, and the cabin is a bit tighter.One thing to watch: these automatics can creep over Rs. 15 lakh on-road, depending on your city, so check local pricing.

I currently own a 2016 Tata Tiago petrol, and it has clocked around 50,000km so far. I have owned it for around 10 years and am now looking to upgrade to a bigger car. Initially, I preferred either the Honda Elevate or the Tata Sierra (NA manual). However, with the increasing adoption of E20 fuel and the possibility of flex-fuel vehicles in the coming years, my attention is shifting towards EVs. That said, I am still unsure about the overall EV landscape in India, with concerns ranging from insurance costs to charging and charging infrastructure. I primarily drive within the city and currently reside in Noida. So, I'm looking for some clarity on the EV ecosystem and whether this is the right time to switch to an EV.

Switch to an EV now for your Noida city use, as long as you have a fixed parking spot for overnight charging. You keep cars about 10 years, so you’ll benefit from lower running costs, far less upkeep, and you won’t worry about E20 or future fuel rules. Noida already has plenty of public fast chargers in malls, offices and along the expressways, so top-ups are easy; most owners just plug in at home once or twice a week.Insurance on EVs is a bit higher than petrol today, but the gap is shrinking, and batteries usually carry about an 8-year warranty. Home charging from a normal 15A socket works; a wallbox only makes it faster.Your Tiago did 50k in 10 years, so savings will add up slowly. And if you cannot install a charger where you park, living only on public chargers is still a hassle. If either is true, stay with petrol for now. The Honda Elevate is a safe bet.

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Hi, I currently own a 2023 Maruti Suzuki Baleno (previously an XUV300) and am planning to replace it. I have shortlisted the Honda Elevate Adv/Black, Honda City and Skoda Slavia 1.5. Most of my driving is in the city, with occasional highway trips of around 600-700km. I enjoy driving and like good performance. I really like the Honda Elevate, but I'm unsure about its body roll, and I've heard it lacks power. I'm inclined towards the Slavia because of its performance and looks. Please help me choose the better option. Thanks, Manohar.

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Pick the Skoda Slavia 1.5 if driving fun matters most. In the city, it feels strongest off the line, pulls cleanly without needing big revs, and the steering and body control make gaps easy. On those rare 600-700 km runs, it sits calmly at speed, rides well, and still gives good mileage. Ground clearance is high enough for nasty speed breakers, so you will not miss the SUV stance.Honda Elevate is likeable and easy in traffic, but its 1.5 petrol feels modest, especially with the automatic and a full load, and there is more body roll than the sedans. City is smoother and very comfortable, but it does not excite the way the Slavia 1.5 does.One honest watch-out with the Slavia 1.5 is the automatic. It is lightning quick when you are pushing, but it can feel a bit jerky in crawling traffic. Alternatively, consider the Slavia 1.0 automatic. For city-heavy use, it has plenty of performance, and its torque converter is smoother in stop-and-go traffic. Coming from a Baleno, you will feel a big step up in power, grip and confidence, without giving up everyday ease.

I'm looking for an automatic car. I've been using a Ford EcoSport diesel manual, but I think it's time to replace it. My driving pattern involves driving 2-3km and stopping the car, and these short trips happen four times a day. I also make occasional trips around Delhi NCR and one or two mountain trips each year, with an annual running of around 10,000-12,000km, split 60% city and 40% highway. I've always preferred diesel cars, but I'm not sure whether the DPF will survive this kind of usage. My priority is a stress-free ownership experience over a few extra kilometres per litre. I like diesel torque, but don't want to deal with DPF or AdBlue injector issues. Please suggest suitable options in both the sub-4m segment under 12 lakh and the 4.3m segment under 16 lakh.

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Skip diesel for your short hops and get a turbo petrol automatic. Your 2-3 km stop-start runs are exactly what clog DPFs. A turbo-petrol will get you the torque you like while avoiding DPF issues.Under Rs 12 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Nissan Magnite are good picks. Both turbo-petrols have good low- and mid-range, and smooth automatics (torque converter in the Fronx and CVT in the Magnite). They are light to drive in the city, stable enough on Delhi-NCR runs, and will handle an annual hill trip without fuss.Under Rs 16 lakh, consider the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 and the Honda Elevate. The Kushaq 1.0 with the 6-speed automatic feels torquey, cruises all day, and climbs hills confidently. It’s compact outside but feels tight and secure at speed, which makes highway stints less tiring. One caveat: service reach and costs are higher than the mass brands.If you want an absolute zero-hassle over punch in the bigger bracket, the Honda Elevate automatic is calmer and super easy to live with, just not as eager as the Kushaq.

Dear team, I currently own a 2017 Maruti Wagon R and now wish to upgrade. We are a family of five, and our monthly driving is not more than 800km. We are planning to buy the Mahindra XUV 7XO, but we're confused about whether we should opt for the petrol or diesel version. My wife also likes the Honda Elevate and the Kia Seltos. Our budget is Rs 18 lakh on-road.

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Go for a petrol SUV, and among your shortlisted options, the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT is the best fit for your Rs 18 lakh on-road budget. With only 800 km a month, diesel’s higher price and possible DPF trouble with short city runs are just not worth it. The Seltos is an easy step up from your Wagon R, with upright seating, light controls, comfy ride, and the rear bench that works well for five.If you do frequent long highway trips with five and a loaded boot, the XUV 7XO petrol gives stronger pull and extra space, but you’ll likely stretch the budget and fuel efficiency in the city will be poor. The catch with the Seltos is that its petrol is relaxed, so quick overtakes need a downshift. If you need a bit more performance, the Elevate has a slight edge on the Seltos.Overall, the Seltos is a great fit for your needs.

My monthly driving is around 1,300-1,400 km. Should I choose a strong hybrid or a naturally aspirated (NA) engine? Which one should I buy among Honda Elevate, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, or any other similar SUV?

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara/Toyota Hyryder strong-hybrid. At 1,300-1,400 km a month, the fuel saving is big enough to recover the higher price in around 2-3 years, especially if most of your running is in city traffic where the car often runs on electric. It is also the easiest to live with day to day - smooth, quiet and always an automatic, so no fatigue in jams.The Elevate’s 1.5 petrol is simple and cheaper upfront, but in real traffic it will use noticeably more fuel. Over your kind of monthly distance, that adds up. One honest catch with the strong-hybrid: the boot is smaller and at expressway speeds it feels relaxed rather than quick if you’re heavy on the throttle. If most of your kilometres are on the highway, the difference in fuel efficiency will be smaller, though the hybrid will still be the more economical option. If you are on a tight budget and your driving is largely highway-based, the Honda Elevate 1.5 or the naturally aspirated Hyryder makes more sense. For mixed use or city-heavy running, the Grand Vitara strong-hybrid is the smarter buy.

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