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.

Tech Specs

Price	Petrol	Petrol AT
Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 14.90 lakh	16.00 lakh
Engine	Petrol	Petrol AT
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Installation	Front, transverse	Front, transverse
Type	4cyl	4cyl
Cubic Capacity (cc)	1498cc	1498cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	73/89.5mm	73/89.5mm
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10.6:1
Valve Train	4 valves per cyl	4 valves per cyl
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	121hp at 6600rpm	121hp at 6600rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	145Nm at 4300rpm	145Nm at 4300rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)	97.3hp per tonne	96.2hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)	116.7Nm per tonne	115.3Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)	80.8hp per litre	80.8hp per litre
Transmission	Petrol	Petrol AT
Drive Layout	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Gearbox Type	6-speed manual	CVT
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	3.642/6.61	-
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	2.08/11.58	-
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.361/17.71	-
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.023/23.55	-
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.829/29.07	-
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.686/35.13	-
Final Drive Ratio	5.071:1	-
Braking	Petrol	Petrol AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	24.97m, 2.36s	24.97m, 2.36s
Acceleration	Petrol	Petrol AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)	0.48sec	0.63sec
0 - 20 kph (sec)	1.07sec	1.42sec
0 - 30 kph (sec)	1.81sec	2.43sec
0 - 40 kph (sec)	2.55sec	3.41sec
0 - 50 kph (sec)	3.74sec	4.44sec
0 - 60 kph (sec)	4.70sec	5.59sec
0 - 70 kph (sec)	5.81sec	6.84sec
0 - 80 kph (sec)	7.08sec	8.31sec
0 - 90 kph (sec)	9.01sec	9.94sec
0 - 100 kph (sec)	10.82sec	11.89sec
0 - 110 kph (sec)	12.78sec	14.12sec
0 - 120 kph (sec)	14.95sec	16.81sec
0 - 130 kph (sec)	18.03sec	19.96sec
0 - 140 kph (sec)	21.63sec	23.63sec
1/4 mile (sec)	17.37sec	18.13sec
20-80kph (sec)	10.63sec	6.91sec
40-100kph (sec)	14.77sec	8.55sec
Body	Petrol	Petrol AT
Construction	5-door, monocoque	5-door, monocoque
Weight (kg)	1243kg	1258kg
Front Tyre	215/55 R17	215/55 R17
Rear Tyre	215/55 R17	215/55 R17
Spare Tyre	215/60 R16	215/60 R16
Suspension	Petrol	Petrol AT
Front	MacPherson strut with coil spring	MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear	Torsion beam with coil spring	Torsion beam with coil spring
Steering	Petrol	Petrol AT
Type	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electric	Electric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	5.2m	5.2m
Brakes	Petrol	Petrol AT
Front	Disc	Disc
Rear	Drum	Drum
Interior	Petrol	Petrol AT
Cruise control	Adaptive	Adaptive
Touchscreen	10.25-inch	10.25-inch
Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless phone charging	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	Yes
Dimensions	Petrol	Petrol AT
Length	4312mm	4312mm
Width (mm)	1790mm	1790mm
Height	1650mm	1650mm
Wheel base	2650mm	2650mm
Front Track (mm)	1540mm	1540mm
Rear Track (mm)	1540mm	1540mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)	1350mm	1350mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	220mm	220mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	458 litres	458 litres
Exterior	Petrol	Petrol AT
Headlamp type	LED	LED
Automatic headlamps	Yes	Yes
360 degree camera	NA	NA
Safety Features	Petrol	Petrol AT
ESP	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes
Range	Petrol	Petrol AT
City	8.7kpl	8.6kpl
Highway	13.3kpl	13.1kpl