The mid-size SUV segment is all set to become more exciting than before, with the Honda Elevate gearing to hit the Indian market during the festive season this year. The recently debuted Honda Elevate SUV is powered by the same petrol engine as the City sedan and is packed with various features, including Sensing Level-2 ADAS technology. The Elevate will go head-to-head against the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, etc. Ever since its launch in 2015, the Hyundai Creta has been the company's best-selling model and the undisputed leader of the mid-size SUV segment. It even witnessed the largest month-over-month (MoM) increase of 34.59 per cent in March 2023, outperforming the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
The Elevate is Honda's new made-in-India SUV, one that will compete in the ultra-competitive segment, which has been largely dominated by the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos for the past few years. So, let's take a look at how the upcoming Honda Elevate will fare against the Hyundai Creta.
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Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta SUV: Exterior
Style-wise, the upcoming Elevate will be identical to the sixth-generation Honda CR-V and the new-generation WR-V, both of which are sold in international markets. It will have LED headlamps, an upright grille, daytime running lights, LED taillamps, a raked rear windscreen, square wheel arches, door-mounted rear-view mirrors, multi-spoke alloy wheels, silver roof rails, etc. Besides, the upcoming SUV will get an electric sunroof. The Creta, on the other hand, gets a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, in addition to an upside-down headlight set-up, a large grille with vertical slats, split-type DRLs, silver roof rails, skid plates, shark-fin antenna, a complex LED tail lamp unit, dual exhaust tips (on some variants), and diamond-cut 17-inch wheels.
Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta SUV: Dimensions
The Honda Elevate measures 4,312mm in length and 1,790mm in width, both of which are similar to those of the Creta. However, the Elevate, based on the same platform as the Honda City, is 15 mm taller and has a 40mm longer wheelbase than the Creta, which stands at 1,635mm tall and sits on a 2,610mm long wheelbase.
Additionally, the Elevate has a ground clearance of 220mm and a boot space of 458 litres. On the other hand, the Creta gets 433 litres of boot space and 190mm of ground clearance.
Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta SUV: Interior Features
Inside, the Elevate features a dual-tone paint scheme, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. On offer are also a 7.0-inch colour TFT, Honda's LaneWatch technology, a wireless charger, and automatic climate control. Aside from this, the brand-new Elevate also gets an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which is quickly becoming common in almost all mid-size SUVs. The ADAS tech will include adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assistance, front collision warning, and more.
Like the Elevate, the facelifted version of the Hyundai Creta, which is likely to be launched next year, will get ADAS technology, according to Hyundai. Spotted in April this year, the Creta facelift showed a new fascia, including a brand-new grille with an integrated camera, an air dam with an ADAS sensor, and front parking sensors. Now, coming to the already available Creta, the list of features is long and includes a blacked-out dashboard, leather seating, ventilated seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, a powered driver's seat, a wireless phone charger, and automated climate control. Depending on the model, the available infotainment system is either an 8- or a 10.2-inch touchscreen, compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
The Hyundai Creta now comes equipped with several safety features that are standard across variants. These include a 60:40 split function for the rear seats, ESC, hill assist, rear disc brakes, 6 airbags, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, adjustable headrests, and a two-step recline function for the rear seats. The Elevate, on the other hand, gets ABS with EBD, emergency brake lights, a reverse camera, stability control, hill hold assist, and multiple airbags.
Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta SUV: Engine & Gearbox
Considering that the Honda Elevate comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, we have compared it with the equivalent version of the Hyundai Creta. On paper, the Elevate comes close to the Creta, both in terms of power and torque. The Elevate's 1.5-litre iVTEC engine, which is sourced from the City sedan, is rated at 119bhp and 145Nm. The Creta's 1.5-litre petrol engine, meanwhile, delivers 113bhp and 144Nm. No diesel powertrain will be available with the Honda Elevate upon its launch. However, a 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid engine from the City could be offered later. However, a 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine producing 114bhp and 250Nm of torque is offered with the Hyundai Creta SUV.
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The Elevate uses either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox for transmission, while the Creta gets a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, and an iVT gearbox.
| Basis | Honda Elevate | Hyundai Creta |
| Petrol Engine | 1.5-litre iVTEC | 1.5-litre MPi |
| Maximum Power | 119bhp | 113bhp |
| Peak Torque | 145Nm | 144Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed MT, CVT | 6-Speed MT, 6-Speed AT, iVT |
Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta SUV: Price
The Elevate's prices are yet to be announced. It will likely be made public during the festive season. However, some industry reports suggest that the SUV could be priced between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 20 Lakh (ex-showroom).
Honda will open bookings for the mid-size Elevate in July 2023 in India. In terms of rivalry, the new mid-size SUV will take on the Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Hyundai Creta, which retails between Rs 10.87 lakh and Rs 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom).
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