Upcoming Honda Micro SUVs: Honda Elevate is a big deal for Honda. Also the company’s first compact SUV which is also a great entry ticket for the most crowded segment. With a launch planned in the coming months, the Elevate will be pitted against a long line-up of existing new vehicles. But with all the buzz around it, the SUV could end up being the best selling car in the domestic market. We had some time to check it, in which some things came to the fore. About whom we are going to tell further.

Its styling is a highlight in itself. Due to which its purpose is clearly known. At the same time, its build quality is similar to that of Honda City. on which it is based. And the big chrome grille present in it is enough to make its presence felt. It gets 17-inch wheels like the City, while the side look resembles that of a crossover. It is quite large with a length of 4312mm and width of 1790mm at par with its rivals.

Talking about the interiors, the steering wheel and gear lever are similar to the Honda City, while the instrument cluster with a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen looks more upmarket. In addition, the soft touch materials along with the leather inserts on the dashboard as well as the door pads add to the ambience. While the faux wood finish doesn’t look tacky. Standard quality plastic has been used in this.

Its feature list includes wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, weblink, 6 airbags, vehicle stability assist with agile handling assist, hill start assist, Honda Lane WatchCamera, multi angle rear camera, sunroof and more.

The rear seat is quite comfortable for two passengers. The seats are very supportive as well as the legroom is quite good. While the thigh support is much better than some of its rivals. Also the dual-tone color scheme, the quality of the door pads is better than some others. Good storage. There is also an armrest in the center as well, but there is no headrest to adjust the middle seat.

Its boot space is huge at 458l. Which is much better than the vehicles competing with it and is enough to keep all the luggage.

The ADAS features present in it are also a big highlight. Which includes ADAS features like Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Lead Car Departure Notification System and Auto High-beam.

There is no turbo petrol engine, but we tested the 1.5l petrol with CVT/manual gearbox and 121bhp power output. The company is not coming up with a hybrid, so this will be the only powertrain option for now.

Conclusion- The Elevate is a no-nonsense compact SUV with a decent feature mix. While the styling with the petrol engine is better suited for those looking for a comfortable, easy to drive compact SUV.

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