In the world of mid-sized SUVs, buyers look for a blend of comfort, performance, and innovative features. Three vehicles dominating this particular market Hyundai Creta, and Kia Seltos. Now Honda Elevate aims to take on these Korean SUVs. However, when comparing these vehicles, certain distinctions cater to individual preferences. Take a look at the comparison between these SUVs and then make a better choice:
While the Honda Elevate comes at a starting price of Rs 10,99,900 (ex-showroom), the top-end variant will be available for Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). Hyundai Creta price for the base model starts at Rs 10.87 lakh and the top model price goes up to Rs 19.20 lakh (Avg. ex-showroom). The price of Kia Seltos starts at Rs 10.90 lakh and goes up to Rs 20 lakh.
Honda Elevate comes with a powerful yet fuel-efficient 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine. With a maximum output of 119 bhp and a peak torque of 145 Nm. Hyundai Creta comes equipped with a 1.5L CRDi diesel engine that generates a power of 115 bhp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. It has one more engine option– a 1.5-liter petrol engine. Kia Seltos is powered by a 1.4L Turbo GDI engine that delivers a power of 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. It has one more engine option– 1.5-liter Turbo petrol and 1.5-liter petrol.
Honda Elevate comes with a range of colour options, including Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Phoenix Orange Pearl. Hyundai Creta is available in 8 different colours - Typhoon silver, Titan Grey, Denim Blue, Abyss Black, Atlas White, Ranger Khaki,Abyss Black, Atlas White,Abyss Black, Ranger Khaki. Kia Seltos is available in 11 different colours - Pewter Olive, Clear White, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier white with Aurora Black Pearl, Matte Graphite.
Honda Elevate captivates with its futuristic and edgy design. It gets vibrant LED headlights, striking chrome grille, and sleek silhouette. Hyundai Creta showcases a curvier design approach. It boasts a cascading grille design, aggressive bumper styling, and flamboyant tail lights. The Kia Seltos, on the other hand, presents a bold, more-SUV like design. The vehicle's LED lighting, aggressive "tiger nose" grille, and broad wheel arches exhibit an air of ruggedness and adventure.
The new Honda Elevate is offered in four variants, namely SV, V, VX, and ZX. The Hyundai Creta variants are E, EX, S, S+, SX, and SX (O) in both petrol and diesel engine options. The Kia Seltos is available in multiple variants such as HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X Line.
Honda Elevate is equipped with features such as 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with eight-speaker audio system, a multi-functional steering wheel, dual climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a single-pane sunroof, leatherette upholstery with a soft-touch finish on the dashboard, and wireless car connect technology. Hyundai Creta comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Central Locking, EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), 2 Number of Airbags from safety point of view. Kia Seltos comes loaded with ABS, Central Locking, EBD, ESP, Hill Assist, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), 6 Number of Airbags, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System from safety point of view.
Honda Elevate is set to go head-to-head with the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos, among others. It will also compete with Toyota Hyryder, Grand Vitara, Kushaq, Seltos, Astor, Taigun, Grand Vitara. Kia Seltos will go head-on against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, and the Toyota Hyryder.
Honda Elevate is available with a manual and automatic transmission. Hyundai Creta is available in 3 transmission option(s) -Manual, Automatic (CVT), Automatic (TC). Kia Seltos is available in 5 transmission option(s) -Manual, Clutchless Manual (IMT), Automatic (CVT), Automatic (TC), Automatic (DCT).
Honda unveiled Elevate SUV in June this year and opened bookings then. The company has confirmed that the deliveries of the new SUV have already begun.