Appreciate the exhaustive review! I think the pros quite outweigh the cons? More than cons, I could emphasize with your anguish & frustration that Honda with a little more application could have produced an outright winner beating Creta/Seltos hollow but failed to do so? While they got almost everything right but for a few important misses in terms some features, cabin insulation, standard 6 Airbags ..... However, I think Creta's city mileage is piss poor ( I own a Creta automatic for last 6 years) & lower than Elevate.....as many readers have already pointed out so it really can't be a "Con" of Elevate!
I own V CVT variant and I just met with an accident with my family with me and the car flipped too. I want to tell you that this car is a bull , nothing happened to any of us like some minor injuries and the car got fully damaged from the driver side but I did not even got a single scratch. Honda may have little less features I agree but this car saved my life and I'm glad I choose Elevate.
@@varunchanana5738 depends at what speed did you hit other bull type car auto or a maruthi just flipped car even you can survive that in a Maruthi or Auto rikshaw
@@varunchanana5738 lol from you side you should try to be safe inside a better frame other wise accept as destiny and cross a busy highway without checking on each side 🤕
Honda Golden days r not far away... I can already see the change in my home town... especially with well informed car ppl like u spreading such information .. we will reach there in no time
Panaromic sun roof is a useless feature for Indian conditions. Wonder why it is actively promoted by various channels !!! It has become difficult to find a top end suv without a panaromic sunroof 😢
I think you're missing out a point, Honda isn't targeting Creta audience. Honda's are and have always targeted a more sensible crowd. I agree Elevate misses out on gimmick features, but these cars are built to last. My mother owns a Honda City 4th gen and now planning to switch to Elevate. I think it's overall a great long term car.
I got elevate top variant. I am not much into fancy features and often most features lie unused till the end of time. I do wish they had little bit of bling factor like maybe a soothing light around the dash during night but i can easily leave it behind for a good ride. The worst feeling came after i bought was when i opened glove box at night. I didnt think of it while test drive. And glove box is so small and no light. I dont know if its unimportant for all, bht glove box is darkest corner of cabin, and all important car docs are stored there. It has no light nothing. And size so small as if its a formality to fill up space. I dont see glove box as a feature but a utility thing in car. The next missing thing i feel is TPMS. Again i dont see it as luxury but a bare minimum. I dont know why even basic things are not there in top variant. No sunglass holder. I dont mind but again could have easily been given for people who do use those. I bought this car because it wowed me by the visibility and the interior rustic wooden feel and finish. It has its own individuality in era of flashy gloss interiors with scores of buttons. But what it lacks, Thats not just lack of feature some are so basic aspects people dont even think to check in 2024 for a car.
Agree with all the cons but we cannot judge the build quality of a Vehicle just with the door quality alone right ? All the main pillars of the car chasis are build to absorb the impact of unexpected events through which we can judge the overall build quality of the car in terms of safety right ?
You have completely missed discusses ADAS. Taigun Kushal don’t have it. Creta Seltos don’t have at price of ZX CVT elevate. In my view at 16 lakh ex show room this is far more feature rich than others. You need to compare features at same price points.
I own base model and i believe that it offers a great value for money at that price bracket, so completely disagree on that point, rest it's a just few months old, let it's facelift be in market, also 360 camera and pana sunroof are only aesthetic things, no brand offers at this price level, also I don't know why people insist so much on cruise control, if you are lazy enough not to drive your vehicle just hire a driver, and regarding music system dear it's a car to travel not your bedroom with home theater, let things do better what they are supposed to be, a good music system without distraction is required just not to get drives boring, not meant to disco, Elevate is a great product however there are scopes of improvement everywhere, highly recommended
I'm glad you enjoy your car and don't think features like this are significant, but since everyone has a different viewpoint, it was necessary for me to address all of these points because I'm addressing a wide range of people. Something that seems minor to you could be major issue to someone else.
Creta is giving panoramic sunroof at 16 lakh on road price. Cruise control seems basic when your legs need some rest while driving for long distances. It's not only about enjoying, few features are meant to help and cruise control is one of them.
Fully agree with yr view ...I own ELEVATE V CVT...and I feel this price bracket I bought 14.55 lk onroad for it.. no need more features happy too have it ...
I own Honda Elevate ZX CVT. I'm super happy with the car. Yes, it NVH levels are 30%-40% more than seltos, creta etc. and engine noise is only when you are overtaking quickly else its butter smooth. I am trying to have rubber binding to doors to see if I can reduce the noise levels by 10-15%. Provided that the car is spacious and comfortable for long drives with family and most importantly you get safety + reliability + good after sales service which no other brand offers at this price range. Having clocked 4500 kms. The ADAS worked completely fine. The drive is effortless and very comfortable with good suspension. Yes, there are cost cuttings and fitting issues + panel gaps in this car. I wish Honda could have fixed it.
@@sreenivaskampala : Its bearable, and there is a resolution this issue that's going on internally between owners and Honda. I may not be right to comment it here but yes there is lot of traction going on this issue and we can get fix for this soon. But you can't reject this vehicle on this factor alone, since its very good car. I have driven it on highways and city.
@@sreenivaskampala : its too early to comment on this at the moment we have raised issue to higher managment and now its with R&D department to come with a fix. But the overall NVH is 30-40% higher than seltos and creta.
@@manishchitre5130 Right now noise level & music system hanging issue is deal breaker for me. Hence waiting for some concrete solution from Honda for these two issues :))
Once upon a time Verna had all four wheel disc brakes but later discontinued.I have Amaze 2015 ,earlier I owned Maruti Zen Lxi petrol and I drove it from 2002 to 2019 it had front disc only but Honda Amaze has superb brakes. As a conclusion it can be inferred that automobile engineers know better than a user or reviewer what feature is necessary for safety. Honda Elevate is sturdy and crash test safety approved car.
Am glad honda got this , I don't want super features. I want longevity and simply a car tht I can trust on. Am buying this against all your cons . And it'a meaningful car with safety adas and lane watch + stability instead of show off. Ty for your interest toward Honda overtaking everyone .tht will only take the price higher😅 An apparantley zx cvt gives more mileage thn an MT
Like I said if honda offers a variant above zx with features to match hyundai cars like panoramic sunroof and other fancy features they can pull the few customers back to their showroom who want fancy features, doing this will improve their market share. This way you can still go for zx and be satisfied and others can look for even better option..customer is the king - the more variants and choice you offer the better.
@@autocritic True. Thankyou you helped in my journey of choosing the car ! Booked Meteriod Grey ZX CVT. Color choosing was big headache too and ended up with Grey and Chrome Railings. Thankyou again bro . best thing is you put across stuff dipolomatically :) Also Honda is not in the game of selling volumes at all and they are happy with units being sold the salesman told me and it will only improve they are confident.
@@parekhhardikb yes Hardik , the news came after i posted this comment. Inclusion of six airbags from base trim, headrest and 3 point seat belt for middle passanger is a great decision. I think it is going to increase the sale because only those who prefer safety are going for elevate and now they can opt for any varient.
At 15.5L V CVT was cheapest and best in segment in Dec’23. (Compare all in the same price and variant including grand vitara ) and real time delhi mileage is 11-12 and on highways 16 . And I don’t think even creta gives more than that.
You are spot on with your Review on ELEVATE. Honda except for City they have always been offering Step motherly treatments to their other models. That's precisely the reason why JAZZ, WR-V,..... were forced to discontinue. Coming to Elevate. Why on earth they did not offer the same feature list as on City. City offers the best & Comfortable Seats but it's not the same on Elevate. Elevate Cabin Insulation also is poor. Engine Noise is too much when press the accelerator from Mid to high speed. To be honest Honda India are forced to offer Elevate in a hurry. Maybe that's the reason why they forgotten to work on Cabin Insulation. City with same engine the cabin noise is well suppressed. Honda's idea is to get buyer to enter showroom for Elevated & on comparison with CITY they offer you CITY as far Better option. Incase if they they do not offer more or better than competition shortly. Their Elevate Sales will start declining for sure. Its NOW or NEVER.
I took a test drive and also checked with the salesman who was very knowledgeable and his words about the compromise in some areas is because Honda doesn't treat this product at the same level as City and this is mid-size SUV so some premiumness will still be maintained in City... They have priced it and provided features to attract customers from its 4.3 m segment of cars
I agree with one point that in VX variant they have included Sunroof but not Cruise control, This is so frustrating !! And yes the lower milage issue. Rest all are not big concerns or drawbacks at all.
@ Autocritic, what about cabin noise on highways in 3 digit speed or @ 80 KM speed ? Most of the UA-camrs and owners complained about it. Your observation???
I own VX model of Elevate. And Driving this car is absolutely pleasure. If compared to other Car in its segment with non turbo engine, the engine of Elevate is bullet proof and much more powerful. No problem in running it to the speed of 150 KMPH and intact asks for more at higher rpm. Another good thing is you don’t need to downshift the gear during the hill drive. And its handling is gold standard (not comparing with German cars which I consider to be best in the category). I agree on lack of features, but features are again depends upon person’s choice. While I prefer comfortable and power drive, other might like interiors to be aesthetic and techno driven.
Under thigh support made me to choose creta SO IVT over ZX elevate CVT. Both r costing same 20 lakhs. I get adas in elevate for the same price, still under thigh support was a break deal point for me. Creta facelift has fixed this issue. Plus, back seat comfort is very poor, tat too worst for middle passenger.
It's a very practical car! Features mean increasing cost! Yes, some basic low-cost features like rear window curtains and type C ports would have been welcome!
Well analyzed and balanced. Thank you @autocrtic. NVH is reportedly more..not expected of a premium brand. 360 ° camera and good radar based adas are important safety features that it misses.
Vx apex will have interior ambient lights. But zx don't have ambient light what a logic this. I almost booked zx but that ambient light option finally canceled.
I think Honda should launch another variant with better infotainment system, ventilated seats, roller curtains etc. Just add feel good features. I feel bad for Honda as they are not able to generate sales. They have to be agressive like other players e.g. Tata, Kia, Tata and Mahindra.
@ Auto Critic. You have not covered music system/speaker out put. How is the sound quality? I know Honda not fitted Bose or Harman. Not sure on which brand they used it. Is the sound quality good enough? or is it a deal breaker?
@@autocritic Thanks. I am still unable to decide between Creta S(O) Automatic Vs Elevate ZX CVT. Looking for a car to keep it for 10-15 years tenure for family. Took test drive (Elevate) I am worried about cabin noise….
I am considering Elevate V CVT. Can I install after market Cruise Control by Aha. It is discouraging that after spending more than 15 lacs, we don't get cruise control which is essential for highways.
Enjoyed this interesting video. It is really helpful for a car buyer. Appreciate your frank and open comment on Elevate, which I am sorry to say that other vehicle vloggers don't do. I fully agree that Hyundai and Kia are better in many ways than Elevate. Therefore Honda should take immediate steps to rectify these anomalies, so that they can find more customers.
Completely agree with your opinion bhai, Honda had a chance to dominate the market with Elevate but it seems they themselves were not excited about this product otherwise they should have made something exciting about this car. They did a good job in all important areas but there is a void in other areas.
Tyre pressure monitor system absent, 360 camera absent Voice command system is not available, ADAS System.... It's required for improvement.... But nice video... thank you....
Recently, one of the Honda dealers informed me that they can update the camera system in Honda City to 360 degrees camera on payment. Hope they can do the same in Honda Elevate also.
You should ask if the product is a genuine hona accessory or aftermarket. I've seen numerous vendors make this offer using third-party merchandise. Customers believe it's a real product and are willing to spend money on it. I would advocate purchasing a top model rather than adding aftermarket extras, or else purchasing what is possible and being satisfied without touching the fit and finish of the car.
Very Nice review and detailed info provided. It helps a buyer to decide. TPMS & 360 Camera would have been provided by Honda at this price range(Top Variants MT & CVT). They should seriously improve the plastic quality & design they provide for AC vents.
Spot on review. Sold Amaze after 5.5 years and was hunting for a good SUV. I hated Honda cars ground clearance. Thigh support also not good. And worse, the V CVT model did not have cruise control. Honda has always treated India as a 2nd or 3rd class market. It shows in their attitude. I waited for the Elevate. Test drove it 4 times. Saw that the V variant did not have cruise control and rear wiper, under thigh support not good, engine noise, power lag - overtaking on hwy would be an issue. VX had a sun roof which we did not want. Except for rear wiper, rest of the missed were present even in VX. Dumped the elevate and purchased Taigun 1.0 TC. Hyundai and Kia - those 2 shiny item numbers were rejected. When I had purchased the Amaze, I had almost argued with the dealer for the absence of cruise control. And still after 5 years same attitude, philosophy. No improvement. Honda certainly is placing the Indian market lower down than others like south east Asia, Europe, US etc.
I want to upgrade from my jazz CVT. I dont want to. I love my jazz. Its so practical. But feels underpowered and no rear ac vents. Thats why planning to upgrade. I have driven 46k kms in 4 years. Will i be incurring a loss if i sell it now after only four years ?
I would rather spend my money on brand who are willing to give their 100%, instead of lacklustre brand like Honda who are just using their age old tech and unwilling to put any effort in India.
Most irritating thing I feel is fixed handrest. It is almost of no use just because it is fixed so much on the rear side and you cannot pull it forward.
its actually a good review with pros and cons.. I also have a thought the Honda could do better with features and variant options, unfortunately they didn't offer hybrid as well which I was looking for and that's why i skip the elevate. I appreciate your effort on the elevate, it will definitely help others on buying decision of this car. 👍
Finally Honda stopped pricing their car like Mercedes in India. They haven't updated the engine options since 2 decades. They don't deserve premium pricing anymore
opted for ZX Manual. Smooth trip from Ayodhya to Bhopal with a fully loaded family. As a spacious ciaz user, my family is satisfied with the Elevate. But mujhe reverse karte samay knock jaisa mehsoos hua mild sa slope me. aapko mehsoos hua kya? Or is it normal? I will check this with our 1.5L Ciaz also.
Honda name has a retutation of being most reliable car manufacturer But if they fail to understand the liking of Indian customers who have moved ahead with world class technologies available with other brands Hyundai petrol engines are as good as of Honda IV tech engines even more refined in terms of noise and vibration Means there is hardly any difference to attract customers by telling that elevate has engine of city NoWay Not a noticeable superiority any more ,the days of Fiat and ambassador are gone now when Honda stood as car with premium tech engines , now almost all similar capacity petrol engines of different companies are as smooth and peppy as of city Again petty features are missing , front facia is not attractive though loos are subjective but not good looking at all just boarng design , Honda could have borrowed the looks from CRV could have been super hit with design as well
Hi. Was helpful. Agree with you on suspension. But facing issue with fog formation during rains. Also Viper quality is so pathetic, that they worn out in less than 2 months, that too where car is not parked under sun.
Noise levels in the cabin is a deal breaker for me and my family we have purchased grand Vitara yesterday. Missed opportunity for my I personally love Honda cars in Asia but it is what it is
I m ex owner and fan of 4 Honda cars , I have nt bought them since last 10 years!! Bcoz of unexciting features ,highway comfort , tighter engine feel …
I got my zx R CVT just 3 days back .. I simply love it in the city condition.. I haven't felt any issues so far .. I can give 5 stars... Cosmetic add-ons may look good but comfort is what I really liked...❤
I agree that it is lacking a few common set of features. But then again, look at the price it is being offered at. At it's present price point, I feel its a steal(only the top variant though in my case). Moreover, most of the overly fancy features mostly remains unused. This car offers the exact practical features which one may need. And talking of the c-type, as long as they offer wireless charging, I'm good. I will happily going for ZX MT(I like manual and don't mind slipping a few kms).
Drove New Creta and Elevate back to back and trust me when I say this, Creta's cabin feels more premium and upmarket while Elevate doesn't. I mean, look at Elevate's AC vents, flimsy plastic. But I can still deal with it, the biggest let down for me was the NVH. Creta was so silent on 80kmph that one doesn't know if the car has touched that speed. Elevate's NVH was just so much that it could make you feel tired at longer stretches. We can get the damping done yes but who would want a new car to go through it.
Absolutely true. Today i went there and i am using altroz wich is half of the price and altroz feels safe and hondas thurd sounds like loosening of parts in doors and khokla sa hai beech main
@@Rudra-Panjolia Thanks for insight. I not much of an enthusiast so i usually drive in city (90%) with good to ok roads and 10% i would go somewhere like nearby places mathura/benaras/agra etc like twice in ayear. For me ground clearance is not an issue. I am also inkling more towards amaze ony i feel for my budget i need to compromise on top variant which has some safety features like (back camera, rear defogger, smaller tyres etc)
in a car Engine AC and seating, Safety and Durability are fundamental Requirements else every thing is austhetics ONLY if above 3 are Good go for it if you want all features Initial and maintanance cost will be higher
I am driving Elevate ZX MT car for last 3 months, I agree under thigh support are not good , Disc breaks are missing and when you open bonnet it is shocking to see the sides are just fixed with screws with lot of empty space , seems that they just used Honda BRV or WRV. Bod y.
What honda is offering on Elevate is best in segment because if u check the price list this is the lowest price car so definitely they cut down the features like Panaromic sunroof, Ventilated seats, Big screen, etc. If u looks creta and Verna it's still feels like Shop of LED lights every where connected lights I personally not like it. If u see in global market they had Turbo charged 1.5 Ltr engines which produce 192 BHP 292 Torque more power than Creta, Kushaq, why they not introduce in India...the reason behind it Indians people still think about mileage...So what is honda is offering in this price points it's actually a value for money. Creta crossed 20 lacs so they have fancy features. After all every car has its uniqueness and good car
Also Honda spares are not available in open market which is biggest drawback. Atleast when i owned a honda city back in 2008 i had to face this problem. Even in city like Ratnagiri in Maharashtra there wasn't a single showroom or honda service centre or touch points. Days are gone when one used to vouch for honda's quality and reliability, today almost all the car makers make reliable, fuel efficient and safe cars for indian consumers.Honda hasn't come out of their old mindset when they entered Indian market way back in 2000.Still they cant keep up on pricing or features front to compete in the market. Even after entering so late in the segment they have still to learn a lot from other car makers.
Sir AC cooling ki baat kar rahe ho, i own ZX CVT Delhi me my 10 year old Ecosport has much better AC than elevate. CBMS Is very adrupt and unpredictable. ADAS revving issue is also there. Overall i am satisfied as performace and spacing is very good but honda needs to stepup to sell more units.
how future proof this vehicle in terms of parts availability & serviceability ( as it is not able to sell started with 4K sales per month now at less than 2K per month ) sales show slowdown any reasons market is not happy for this product see the creta seltos GV etc but why Honda is not able to do at least 3 K sales why market shunted this product ?? something is missing here with this Honda .. slowly Honda is becoming VW group !!! but putting 15+ laks is risky ??
Appreciate the exhaustive review! I think the pros quite outweigh the cons? More than cons, I could emphasize with your anguish & frustration that Honda with a little more application could have produced an outright winner beating Creta/Seltos hollow but failed to do so?
While they got almost everything right but for a few important misses in terms some features, cabin insulation, standard 6 Airbags .....
However, I think Creta's city mileage is piss poor ( I own a Creta automatic for last 6 years) & lower than Elevate.....as many readers have already pointed out so it really can't be a "Con" of Elevate!
Just announced 6 airbags in all variants.
I own V CVT variant and I just met with an accident with my family with me and the car flipped too.
I want to tell you that this car is a bull , nothing happened to any of us like some minor injuries and the car got fully damaged from the driver side but I did not even got a single scratch.
Honda may have little less features I agree but this car saved my life and I'm glad I choose Elevate.
@@varunchanana5738 depends at what speed did you hit other bull type car auto or a maruthi just flipped car even you can survive that in a Maruthi or Auto rikshaw
@@MrDrone-qt6sw then that depends a lot on your destiny
@@varunchanana5738 lol from you side you should try to be safe inside a better frame other wise accept as destiny and cross a busy highway without checking on each side 🤕
Hope you are doing well.Did the airbags open up?
I drove zx cvt from Chandigarh to Gurdaspur (240 kms) and i got milage of 20.3 kmpl. Avg speed was 85-90, AC ON, 2 passengers. Really happy with that.
Tank to tank or mid ??
My gave 22.5 four passengers, boot fully loaded on meerut- delhi
@@7676ankush Tank to tank
@@7676ankush tank to tank
Mine gives me single digit average in city. What’s your take ?
Honda Golden days r not far away... I can already see the change in my home town... especially with well informed car ppl like u spreading such information .. we will reach there in no time
So after six months u still hold on to your statement
Panaromic sun roof is a useless feature for Indian conditions. Wonder why it is actively promoted by various channels !!! It has become difficult to find a top end suv without a panaromic sunroof 😢
@@PankajJain-p8g Agreed, the heat that comes through the thin screens are horrible.
@@PankajJain-p8g i also had same Feedback. I dont like Sunroof at all, but its being pushed by all now in High Variants
Agree
@@PankajJain-p8g Fully agree bro. High end variants should be available without sunroof.
I think you're missing out a point, Honda isn't targeting Creta audience. Honda's are and have always targeted a more sensible crowd. I agree Elevate misses out on gimmick features, but these cars are built to last. My mother owns a Honda City 4th gen and now planning to switch to Elevate. I think it's overall a great long term car.
Exactly.
I got elevate top variant. I am not much into fancy features and often most features lie unused till the end of time. I do wish they had little bit of bling factor like maybe a soothing light around the dash during night but i can easily leave it behind for a good ride. The worst feeling came after i bought was when i opened glove box at night. I didnt think of it while test drive. And glove box is so small and no light. I dont know if its unimportant for all, bht glove box is darkest corner of cabin, and all important car docs are stored there. It has no light nothing. And size so small as if its a formality to fill up space. I dont see glove box as a feature but a utility thing in car. The next missing thing i feel is TPMS. Again i dont see it as luxury but a bare minimum. I dont know why even basic things are not there in top variant. No sunglass holder. I dont mind but again could have easily been given for people who do use those. I bought this car because it wowed me by the visibility and the interior rustic wooden feel and finish. It has its own individuality in era of flashy gloss interiors with scores of buttons. But what it lacks, Thats not just lack of feature some are so basic aspects people dont even think to check in 2024 for a car.
Agree with all the cons but we cannot judge the build quality of a Vehicle just with the door quality alone right ?
All the main pillars of the car chasis are build to absorb the impact of unexpected events through which we can judge the overall build quality of the car in terms of safety right ?
I didn't get the same impressions with the door when I test drove the Elevate. It felt heavy and shut every time with a nice solid thud.
Just imagine door itself doesn’t feel quality forget about vehicle then
You have completely missed discusses ADAS. Taigun Kushal don’t have it. Creta Seltos don’t have at price of ZX CVT elevate. In my view at 16 lakh ex show room this is far more feature rich than others. You need to compare features at same price points.
I own base model and i believe that it offers a great value for money at that price bracket, so completely disagree on that point, rest it's a just few months old, let it's facelift be in market, also 360 camera and pana sunroof are only aesthetic things, no brand offers at this price level, also I don't know why people insist so much on cruise control, if you are lazy enough not to drive your vehicle just hire a driver, and regarding music system dear it's a car to travel not your bedroom with home theater, let things do better what they are supposed to be, a good music system without distraction is required just not to get drives boring, not meant to disco, Elevate is a great product however there are scopes of improvement everywhere, highly recommended
I'm glad you enjoy your car and don't think features like this are significant, but since everyone has a different viewpoint, it was necessary for me to address all of these points because I'm addressing a wide range of people. Something that seems minor to you could be major issue to someone else.
Creta is giving panoramic sunroof at 16 lakh on road price. Cruise control seems basic when your legs need some rest while driving for long distances. It's not only about enjoying, few features are meant to help and cruise control is one of them.
By 'basic' i mean basic need
Is rear view camera with display available in showroom,along with LED fog lamp? At what price?
Fully agree with yr view ...I own ELEVATE V CVT...and I feel this price bracket I bought 14.55 lk onroad for it.. no need more features happy too have it ...
I own Honda Elevate ZX CVT. I'm super happy with the car. Yes, it NVH levels are 30%-40% more than seltos, creta etc. and engine noise is only when you are overtaking quickly else its butter smooth. I am trying to have rubber binding to doors to see if I can reduce the noise levels by 10-15%. Provided that the car is spacious and comfortable for long drives with family and most importantly you get safety + reliability + good after sales service which no other brand offers at this price range.
Having clocked 4500 kms. The ADAS worked completely fine. The drive is effortless and very comfortable with good suspension. Yes, there are cost cuttings and fitting issues + panel gaps in this car. I wish Honda could have fixed it.
What about the external noise/tyre sound from Elevate itself? Is it bearable?
@@sreenivaskampala : Its bearable, and there is a resolution this issue that's going on internally between owners and Honda. I may not be right to comment it here but yes there is lot of traction going on this issue and we can get fix for this soon. But you can't reject this vehicle on this factor alone, since its very good car. I have driven it on highways and city.
@@manishchitre5130 Is Honda giving assurance/guarantee to reduce the noise level?
@@sreenivaskampala : its too early to comment on this at the moment we have raised issue to higher managment and now its with R&D department to come with a fix. But the overall NVH is 30-40% higher than seltos and creta.
@@manishchitre5130 Right now noise level & music system hanging issue is deal breaker for me. Hence waiting for some concrete solution from Honda for these two issues :))
for a person who doesnt own Elevate, you are bang on. KUDOS! Keep on the good work !
If u want to see build quality , in Bangalore a big tree fall on Elevate but it was holding tree like a luggage ..
Once upon a time Verna had all four wheel disc brakes but later discontinued.I have Amaze 2015 ,earlier I owned Maruti Zen Lxi petrol and I drove it from 2002 to 2019 it had front disc only but Honda Amaze has superb brakes.
As a conclusion it can be inferred that automobile engineers know better than a user or reviewer what feature is necessary for safety. Honda Elevate is sturdy and crash test safety approved car.
Am glad honda got this , I don't want super features.
I want longevity and simply a car tht I can trust on. Am buying this against all your cons .
And it'a meaningful car with safety adas and lane watch + stability instead of show off.
Ty for your interest toward Honda overtaking everyone .tht will only take the price higher😅
An apparantley zx cvt gives more mileage thn an MT
Like I said if honda offers a variant above zx with features to match hyundai cars like panoramic sunroof and other fancy features they can pull the few customers back to their showroom who want fancy features, doing this will improve their market share. This way you can still go for zx and be satisfied and others can look for even better option..customer is the king - the more variants and choice you offer the better.
@@autocritic True. Thankyou you helped in my journey of choosing the car ! Booked Meteriod Grey ZX CVT. Color choosing was big headache too and ended up with Grey and Chrome Railings.
Thankyou again bro . best thing is you put across stuff dipolomatically :)
Also Honda is not in the game of selling volumes at all and they are happy with units being sold the salesman told me and it will only improve they are confident.
Congratulations 🎉🎉 you got an amazing car..hope you make wonderful memories with it..always stay blessed ❤️
Honda Elevate pros also better driving dynamics
@autocritic agree with ur point... uninformed buyers ko attract karne k liye they need those bells and whistles of Korean cars
Is no 3 point seatbelt for rear middle passenger a deal breaker if safety is topmost priority.
They just launched new Elevate with this safety feature. Not sure on effectiveness though as it was omitted in first design and then added
@@parekhhardikb yes Hardik , the news came after i posted this comment.
Inclusion of six airbags from base trim, headrest and 3 point seat belt for middle passanger is a great decision.
I think it is going to increase the sale because only those who prefer safety are going for elevate and now they can opt for any varient.
Yes , I hope they get the vehicle crash tested too.
How is the back seat? Can 3 people sit comfortably as the center position of the seat is higher....thought center person may feel uncomfortable....
@@ashiskumarpoddar1600 yes it was a deciding point for me to go to GV
For back row comfort you should go with Creta, GV or hyryder...
*I hate the panoramic sunroof bcs it's useless feature , greatly reduces the safety and durability of a car*
I am getting Dec 2023 manufactured honda elevate zx cvt at 85000 discount. Is it good deal.
Great deal bro , i tried in blr and couldn't suceed.
Just tht make sure you check the vehicle and be satisfied bfr the purchase
Thanks bro. I bought the same.
Make sure you get PDI done before you take it.
I drive a Kushaq it also gives full visibility of the front both sides. Blind spots not there or very minimal
Recenty i had visit honda showroom and they said software glitch has been resolved and last of April month we will provide to all customers.
Comparison with Tata Curvv and Honda Elevate, if possible
At 15.5L V CVT was cheapest and best in segment in Dec’23. (Compare all in the same price and variant including grand vitara ) and real time delhi mileage is 11-12 and on highways 16 . And I don’t think even creta gives more than that.
Whats the safety rating
Hello O am thinking to buy this manual varient.
Is it worth to buy in tier 3 city
Nearest servicentre is 60kms away
Please reply?
what is the better SUV option for strictly city driving?
You are spot on with your Review on ELEVATE.
Honda except for City they have always been offering Step motherly treatments to their other models.
That's precisely the reason why JAZZ, WR-V,..... were forced to discontinue.
Coming to Elevate. Why on earth they did not offer the same feature list as on City.
City offers the best & Comfortable Seats but it's not the same on Elevate.
Elevate Cabin Insulation also is poor. Engine Noise is too much when press the accelerator from Mid to high speed.
To be honest Honda India are forced to offer Elevate in a hurry. Maybe that's the reason why they forgotten to work on Cabin Insulation. City with same engine the cabin noise is well suppressed.
Honda's idea is to get buyer to enter showroom for Elevated & on comparison with CITY they offer you CITY as far Better option.
Incase if they they do not offer more or better than competition shortly. Their Elevate Sales will start declining for sure.
Its NOW or NEVER.
I took a test drive and also checked with the salesman who was very knowledgeable and his words about the compromise in some areas is because Honda doesn't treat this product at the same level as City and this is mid-size SUV so some premiumness will still be maintained in City... They have priced it and provided features to attract customers from its 4.3 m segment of cars
Totally agree with you
Cabin noise is there. Irritating.
I bought sept 2023 model zx mt at 15.75 lacs on road with 10k accessories.is it a good deal?
Very good deal
Great deal.
Really a great deal. I asked price last week. 18.5 Lac.
I agree with one point that in VX variant they have included Sunroof but not Cruise control, This is so frustrating !!
And yes the lower milage issue. Rest all are not big concerns or drawbacks at all.
bhai astor doesnot sell even 1000 units per month, how does it compare with elevate whihc sales 5000 units per month
@ Autocritic, what about cabin noise on highways in 3 digit speed or @ 80 KM speed ? Most of the UA-camrs and owners complained about it. Your observation???
Cabin noise is there.
what is the price in maharashtra for elevate vx cvt model now? are there any good monsoon offers?
I own VX model of Elevate. And Driving this car is absolutely pleasure. If compared to other Car in its segment with non turbo engine, the engine of Elevate is bullet proof and much more powerful. No problem in running it to the speed of 150 KMPH and intact asks for more at higher rpm. Another good thing is you don’t need to downshift the gear during the hill drive. And its handling is gold standard (not comparing with German cars which I consider to be best in the category). I agree on lack of features, but features are again depends upon person’s choice. While I prefer comfortable and power drive, other might like interiors to be aesthetic and techno driven.
i bought vx cvt this week what mileage do you get?
@@subinchentha3015 I get 14KMPL with daily running of approx 70 Kms. 30% Expressway 70% city roads in Delhi NCR.
@@subinchentha3015 give your review. I am planning to buy one soon
@@subinchentha3015Sir cabin noise is bearable??
Under thigh support made me to choose creta SO IVT over ZX elevate CVT. Both r costing same 20 lakhs. I get adas in elevate for the same price, still under thigh support was a break deal point for me. Creta facelift has fixed this issue. Plus, back seat comfort is very poor, tat too worst for middle passenger.
Any ideas about performance of AC in traffic jam.
Hello....what about cabin noise issue...its the most biggest con as reported by other reviewers...whats your take on that
khud chalao khud jaan jao 😉 Mentos
One workaround would be to get an aftermarket noise isolation done.
Just want to know real mileage in city with cvt. It will be very helpful
In 2025, will Elevate get panaromic sunroof?
Creta and elevate comparison share kijiye.
Anyone pl give comparison between elevate n hyrydder
It's a very practical car! Features mean increasing cost! Yes, some basic low-cost features like rear window curtains and type C ports would have been welcome!
Well analyzed and balanced. Thank you @autocrtic. NVH is reportedly more..not expected of a premium brand. 360 ° camera and good radar based adas are important safety features that it misses.
Vx apex will have interior ambient lights. But zx don't have ambient light what a logic this. I almost booked zx but that ambient light option finally canceled.
I think Honda should launch another variant with better infotainment system, ventilated seats, roller curtains etc. Just add feel good features. I feel bad for Honda as they are not able to generate sales. They have to be agressive like other players e.g. Tata, Kia, Tata and Mahindra.
You dont mention cvt or manual?
@ Auto Critic. You have not covered music system/speaker out put. How is the sound quality? I know Honda not fitted Bose or Harman. Not sure on which brand they used it. Is the sound quality good enough? or is it a deal breaker?
Sorry I missed it brother...the system is not the best, but the sound quality is very good.
@@autocritic Thanks. I am still unable to decide between Creta S(O) Automatic Vs Elevate ZX CVT. Looking for a car to keep it for 10-15 years tenure for family. Took test drive (Elevate) I am worried about cabin noise….
Honda uses Sony
Music system, ok. Nothing great and all.
U r the best reviewer bro😍👍. Plss continue ur videos 👍
Maine honda elevate second top model book karwahi hai.muze ab car leni chayee k nai.
I am considering Elevate V CVT. Can I install after market Cruise Control by Aha. It is discouraging that after spending more than 15 lacs, we don't get cruise control which is essential for highways.
@@radhekrsna007 aha oho and all dont use it looks odd better get a variant where you get it from factory
No one is saying about the leg space issue for the co-driver. Weird hump makes it a cramped experience for long drive.
Enjoyed this interesting video. It is really helpful for a car buyer. Appreciate your frank and open comment on Elevate, which I am sorry to say that other vehicle vloggers don't do. I fully agree that Hyundai and Kia are better in many ways than Elevate. Therefore Honda should take immediate steps to rectify these anomalies, so that they can find more customers.
Completely agree with your opinion bhai, Honda had a chance to dominate the market with Elevate but it seems they themselves were not excited about this product otherwise they should have made something exciting about this car. They did a good job in all important areas but there is a void in other areas.
Gear shift indicator not available
As you said cruise control to be provided in VX model
Mileage in city traffic (Nagpur) I found 9.3kmph & highway drive (Nagpur to Jharsuguda 600km)18.3kmph
Tyre pressure monitor system absent,
360 camera absent
Voice command system is not available,
ADAS System....
It's required for improvement....
But nice video... thank you....
Recently, one of the Honda dealers informed me that they can update the camera system in Honda City to 360 degrees camera on payment. Hope they can do the same in Honda Elevate also.
You should ask if the product is a genuine hona accessory or aftermarket. I've seen numerous vendors make this offer using third-party merchandise. Customers believe it's a real product and are willing to spend money on it. I would advocate purchasing a top model rather than adding aftermarket extras, or else purchasing what is possible and being satisfied without touching the fit and finish of the car.
Very Nice review and detailed info provided. It helps a buyer to decide. TPMS & 360 Camera would have been provided by Honda at this price range(Top Variants MT & CVT). They should seriously improve the plastic quality & design they provide for AC vents.
Spot on review. Sold Amaze after 5.5 years and was hunting for a good SUV. I hated Honda cars ground clearance. Thigh support also not good. And worse, the V CVT model did not have cruise control.
Honda has always treated India as a 2nd or 3rd class market. It shows in their attitude.
I waited for the Elevate. Test drove it 4 times. Saw that the V variant did not have cruise control and rear wiper, under thigh support not good, engine noise, power lag - overtaking on hwy would be an issue. VX had a sun roof which we did not want. Except for rear wiper, rest of the missed were present even in VX.
Dumped the elevate and purchased Taigun 1.0 TC. Hyundai and Kia - those 2 shiny item numbers were rejected.
When I had purchased the Amaze, I had almost argued with the dealer for the absence of cruise control. And still after 5 years same attitude, philosophy. No improvement.
Honda certainly is placing the Indian market lower down than others like south east Asia, Europe, US etc.
I want to upgrade from my jazz CVT. I dont want to. I love my jazz. Its so practical. But feels underpowered and no rear ac vents. Thats why planning to upgrade. I have driven 46k kms in 4 years. Will i be incurring a loss if i sell it now after only four years ?
I would rather spend my money on brand who are willing to give their 100%, instead of lacklustre brand like Honda who are just using their age old tech and unwilling to put any effort in India.
Most irritating thing I feel is fixed handrest. It is almost of no use just because it is fixed so much on the rear side and you cannot pull it forward.
Can anyyone let me know,how is the ac performance in summer as compared to grand vitara?
Far better. Also it cools the cabin real quick.
Infotainment system ui is poor and still in the same state.. Need immediate correction.
Noise part are missing
its actually a good review with pros and cons.. I also have a thought the Honda could do better with features and variant options, unfortunately they didn't offer hybrid as well which I was looking for and that's why i skip the elevate. I appreciate your effort on the elevate, it will definitely help others on buying decision of this car. 👍
Finally Honda stopped pricing their car like Mercedes in India. They haven't updated the engine options since 2 decades. They don't deserve premium pricing anymore
Please give detailed review on Volkswagen Taigun
Any car under 20 lakhs and no minuses please recommend
Sar me tigun lena chahta hu to aap muje achi jaankari de
Sir Pl. Make a review on gv smart hybrid....not the strong one... also
Moreover on ertiga also for n in view of a family car....please...
Main problem is NVH... it is so much...!! I hav zx cvt, everything is fine but tyre and road noise irritates.
For city usuage does noise really a concern? And for old school driving, enjoy the rage is also fun 😂
@@pavankumarjet. No way in today’s senario such higher NVH levels are unacceptable in this category of cars
@@sarvesh17march I have driven it , and isn't tht bad..not sure what is high and whats the acceptable range
2024 R model has different set of tires
Thanks for your well informed opinion!
Third passenger head rest is missing.
Regards.
2024 models rectified that issue
Using last 13 months. I am very satisfied 👍. My family also 🙏
I disagree with the city mileage you are talking about. I get 11-13 in the city.
which city?
@@samaybhatnagar9043 Ranchi
This only a person whose has right kind of information provided
What is the safety rating of Elevate?
Not tested yet
opted for ZX Manual. Smooth trip from Ayodhya to Bhopal with a fully loaded family. As a spacious ciaz user, my family is satisfied with the Elevate.
But mujhe reverse karte samay knock jaisa mehsoos hua mild sa slope me. aapko mehsoos hua kya? Or is it normal? I will check this with our 1.5L Ciaz also.
Please explain more, any sound and jerk is not normal
360 camera and penromic sunroof is required in elevate segment.
Honda name has a retutation of being most reliable car manufacturer
But if they fail to understand the liking of Indian customers who have moved ahead with world class technologies available with other brands
Hyundai petrol engines are as good as of Honda IV tech engines even more refined in terms of noise and vibration
Means there is hardly any difference to attract customers by telling that elevate has engine of city NoWay
Not a noticeable superiority any more ,the days of Fiat and ambassador are gone now when Honda stood as car with premium tech engines , now almost all similar capacity petrol engines of different companies are as smooth and peppy as of city
Again petty features are missing , front facia is not attractive though loos are subjective but not good looking at all just boarng design , Honda could have borrowed the looks from CRV could have been super hit with design as well
Crisp stuff with deep analysis, Nice efforts/video overall
Hi. Was helpful. Agree with you on suspension. But facing issue with fog formation during rains. Also Viper quality is so pathetic, that they worn out in less than 2 months, that too where car is not parked under sun.
Noise levels in the cabin is a deal breaker for me and my family we have purchased grand Vitara yesterday. Missed opportunity for my I personally love Honda cars in Asia but it is what it is
You missed the very big con
Cabin insulation very poor
I m ex owner and fan of 4 Honda cars , I have nt bought them since last 10 years!! Bcoz of unexciting features ,highway comfort , tighter engine feel …
I got my zx R CVT just 3 days back .. I simply love it in the city condition.. I haven't felt any issues so far .. I can give 5 stars... Cosmetic add-ons may look good but comfort is what I really liked...❤
Can you please inform what tires are installed
@@padmeshsethuraman5617 MRF don't have any issues in driving and the balance it provided. Simply loving it ..
@@anilkumar-dh9fcfuel efficiency in city and long?
I agree that it is lacking a few common set of features. But then again, look at the price it is being offered at. At it's present price point, I feel its a steal(only the top variant though in my case).
Moreover, most of the overly fancy features mostly remains unused. This car offers the exact practical features which one may need. And talking of the c-type, as long as they offer wireless charging, I'm good.
I will happily going for ZX MT(I like manual and don't mind slipping a few kms).
Drove New Creta and Elevate back to back and trust me when I say this, Creta's cabin feels more premium and upmarket while Elevate doesn't. I mean, look at Elevate's AC vents, flimsy plastic. But I can still deal with it, the biggest let down for me was the NVH. Creta was so silent on 80kmph that one doesn't know if the car has touched that speed. Elevate's NVH was just so much that it could make you feel tired at longer stretches. We can get the damping done yes but who would want a new car to go through it.
In terms of build quality is Honda elevated better or it’s creta ?
Honda Elevate
Way better than creta. No comparison
Kya elevate discontinue hogi, guys please reply today I went to the showroom and tested the car
No! It won’t discontinue.
Yes, it's a flop car.
Love the way you explain bro keep it up 🙂
Absolutely true. Today i went there and i am using altroz wich is half of the price and altroz feels safe and hondas thurd sounds like loosening of parts in doors and khokla sa hai beech main
Hello. I need some help in deciding between Amaze and Aura. I am looking for automatic. Can someone please help
Go for amaze.. only worry point in amaze is ground clearance
@@Rudra-Panjolia Thanks for insight. I not much of an enthusiast so i usually drive in city (90%) with good to ok roads and 10% i would go somewhere like nearby places mathura/benaras/agra etc like twice in ayear. For me ground clearance is not an issue. I am also inkling more towards amaze ony i feel for my budget i need to compromise on top variant which has some safety features like (back camera, rear defogger, smaller tyres etc)
in a car Engine AC and seating, Safety and Durability are fundamental Requirements else every thing is austhetics ONLY if above 3 are Good go for it if you want all features Initial and maintanance cost will be higher
I am driving Elevate ZX MT car for last 3 months, I agree under thigh support are not good , Disc breaks are missing and when you open bonnet it is shocking to see the sides are just fixed with screws with lot of empty space , seems that they just used Honda BRV or WRV. Bod y.
What honda is offering on Elevate is best in segment because if u check the price list this is the lowest price car so definitely they cut down the features like Panaromic sunroof, Ventilated seats, Big screen, etc. If u looks creta and Verna it's still feels like Shop of LED lights every where connected lights I personally not like it. If u see in global market they had Turbo charged 1.5 Ltr engines which produce 192 BHP 292 Torque more power than Creta, Kushaq, why they not introduce in India...the reason behind it Indians people still think about mileage...So what is honda is offering in this price points it's actually a value for money. Creta crossed 20 lacs so they have fancy features. After all every car has its uniqueness and good car
Also Honda spares are not available in open market which is biggest drawback. Atleast when i owned a honda city back in 2008 i had to face this problem. Even in city like Ratnagiri in Maharashtra there wasn't a single showroom or honda service centre or touch points. Days are gone when one used to vouch for honda's quality and reliability, today almost all the car makers make reliable, fuel efficient and safe cars for indian consumers.Honda hasn't come out of their old mindset when they entered Indian market way back in 2000.Still they cant keep up on pricing or features front to compete in the market. Even after entering so late in the segment they have still to learn a lot from other car makers.
Bro, I want to buy a car, budget is upto 12lakhs. If you recommend anyone, please tell . I'm waiting
Sir AC cooling ki baat kar rahe ho, i own ZX CVT Delhi me my 10 year old Ecosport has much better AC than elevate. CBMS Is very adrupt and unpredictable. ADAS revving issue is also there. Overall i am satisfied as performace and spacing is very good but honda needs to stepup to sell more units.
how future proof this vehicle in terms of parts availability & serviceability ( as it is not able to sell started with 4K sales per month now at less than 2K per month ) sales show slowdown any reasons market is not happy for this product see the creta seltos GV etc but why Honda is not able to do at least 3 K sales why market shunted this product ?? something is missing here with this Honda .. slowly Honda is becoming VW group !!! but putting 15+ laks is risky ??
Tyear pressure monitoring system nahi aata
When will you talk about mg hector?