Honda Elevate road test, review

We test the Elevate to see how prepared it is to enter the midsize SUV segment.

Published on Nov 16, 2023 08:00:00 AM

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Useable boot space is larger than rivals; rear seat folds 40:60 too.

What Honda has got spot on are the dynamics, and the Elevate balances ride and handling well. The steering is accurate and delightfully light at low speeds and weighs up progressively as you go faster, giving you a precise feel while driving in a sporty manner.

Rear seats very comfy but limited width makes seating three a squeeze.

The long-travel suspension with well-judged damping, though on the firmer side, works brilliantly. With 1,540mm tracks at the front and rear, much wider than the City’s, and a longer wheelbase, it feels glued to the road at all times. There’s also very little body roll for such a tall SUV, which makes the Elevate predictable to drive and easy to place through corners. The brakes too are very progressive, and though there are drums and not discs at the rear, we didn’t find braking performance lacking in any area.