i am planning ti buy a new car. i have tried Creta S plus Knight edition. Like it. price on road in delhi with acces. was 16.50. What do you suggest..should i go for elevate....budget is till 16 on road final price

Any comments on Manual transmission or CVT in VX model Honda Elevate?

I hope they release a ZX variant without ADAS for the country side folks.

its a definitely a better car than seltos(if compared in same price range). It has better drivability, ride quality than seltos and creta(Seltos have worse of the 3). And it feels spacious than seltos both in front and back. Compared to creta, i would say front space is almost equal but rear space is better in elevate. So in total, elevate will give you better in every aspect than its competitors. The things which I dont like about elevate is 1. Rear camera quality, 2. Could have given leather seats in one variant which doesnt have adas. 3. Ventilated seats. Other than this it is a complete car. Im not sure if its have tps or not

@@Adup5724 seltos>>>elevate

Even I'd test-drive it and I felt the driving experience is much better than the competitors in this segment as well the basic cruising in any normal road feels more smooth and refined drive. I had more confidence while driving comparing to Creta and Kushaq

@@lance1635 You have to sit in the car to judge a car. Seltos is all features. Though I would say that seats are good in Seltos but ride quality is really very bad. There is lot of road noise. That is so irritating. I've rode seltos from chandigarh to delhi, to and fro in one day. Seats were good but that road noise man. That is so irritating after a certain point. Also suspension. Its just bad. Engine noise is less but that doesnt matter when there is so much road noise.

@@Adup5724 lol????? I own the new seltos facelift gt line and the ride quality, suspension is top. I cant hear anything from outside idk what road noise are u talking about lmoa

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I fully agree with you.

I agree. Ventilated seats over sunroof. More practical. And now let wait and watch the pricing.

I truely don’t prefer a ventilated seats. This concept is there only in india. I was in Gulf for many years where I drive Honda-CRV, Accord & PILOT. There too very hot climatic conditions with temp souring to 50-55 deg C. I haven’t seen any ventilated seats. One argument why no ventilated seats is to avoid dust accumulation in it which may cause dust allergy. That’s what some car dealers there told me. Please correct me if I am wrong.

@@srinivaskanchinadham641 There's different kind of heat... Humid conditions causes excessive sweating even if it isn't that hot in terms of temperature alone. I personally suffer with sweat patch on my back while driving to work which ruins my formal wear no matter how strong I run the AC within the car. Most people who use ventilated seat option here understand how useful it is for us living here.

@@TheTwinPost you are correct from your point of view. I fully agree. However, with ventilated seats, don’t you think, the sweat will be absorbed inside and over a period of time, the seats start stink? Please correct me if I am wrong. I am from Hyderabad where the climate will be warm to hot most of the time. Planning to buy Honda-Elevate, hence.

@@srinivaskanchinadham641 In my experience with ventilated seats there was no sweating at all on my back... Constant flow of air negated any chances of sweat forming on my back.

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​@@vikrantsingh6916glad to see you doing the review 👌🏻👌🏻 still remember your review of the 2020 5th gen City and has been a great experience with my City

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Thank you. And I think most people will compare it with NA -engined compact SUVs given what its pricing will be like.

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​@@vikrantsingh6916 Sir when you tested the ground clearance of Honda Elevate How much hight of that can 🥫? Is it really 220mm ground clearance In zx variant of Honda Elevate tyre R17 and v variant have R16 tyre profile It will affect the ground clearance?

While we agree that Honda should have offered the Elevate with a hybrid powertrain, we understand that the company does not have the capacity to handle the demand for such a product - the hybrid kits are imported and the backlash from extended waiting periods is not worth offering the option Honda is instead working on a pure EV variant of the Elevate which will (hopefully) put it ahead in the race We also agree with your analysis of the Elevate in terms of features offered, the SUV does not stand out from the crowd in that regard

@@CarWale thanks guys for clarifying

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The answer to your question is at 24:41. You will have to calculate the on-road price in your city based on our estimated ex-showroom price

Honda offers unmatched extended warranty compared to the competition

Nobody gives 10 year warranty that's why I bought Amaze

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The safety crash test rating will be similar to the Honda City

Thanks Virendra. And it looks doubtful - on road under 15 lakh for the top spec CVT.

@@vikrantsingh6916 No no Sir, there is misunderstanding I guess, I mean Ex Showroom Price top end Below 15L not on road.

​@@VirenderKumarRajputnot even ex-showroom most probably

I think you can look at City V and VX trims to get a better idea.

For the safety comparison you can check 06:12 and 21:42

City 4th gen with 2 air bag is 4 star rated while 5th gen city is 5 star crash rated. So elevate should be atleast 4 star while seltos was just above 2 star

No. We found the Elevate’s braking to be stable. It tried hard braking even over uneven surfaces from up to 80kmph, but there was no deviation from the line whatsoever.

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Yes. It is. Good visibility, comfy ride, and thoughtfully designed cabin. Help here.

First impressions are good, as you can see in this review video. But a recommendation will have to wait till after Honda announces the Elevate's price in September 2023

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Thanks Parth. The ride is a hint more comfortable, especially at slower speeds.

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Reasonably priced - let us hope. For honda’s sake.

It starts at 13.2 lacs for V model ex showroom

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Honda ke samne kia bacha hye😀

@@debasishdey7372 Haan Honda k samne Kia bacha h but Seltos k saamne Elevate bacha h

@@debasishdey7372 Bro pls don't judge anyone 🤗👍

Wheel bearings are not covered under warranty as it's a wear and tear part

Old seltos was good looking.

Thank you! Now we will know how serious Honda is about selling these with the price reveal.

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In terms of safety, we cannot say, as both of them have not been crash tested. The Elevate is based on a the City platform which has scored high in ASEAN N-CAP The Elevate - has a slightly larger boot - offers climate control - offers telescopic and tilt adjustable steering - gets Honda Connect telematics - gets height adjustable headrests for all three rear passengers - gets 60:40 split rear seats - gets rear windscreen defogger - gets LED projector headlamps and LED DRLs The Seltos - has a higher claimed mileage - gets disc brakes for all wheels - gets six airbags - gets front and rear parking sensors - rear-manual window blinds - 6-speaker sound system You should choose the SUV that meets your requirements better

If you like driving, but the Taigun 1.5. It fits four in comfort too. Handling, brushing, steering response, you name it and the VW delivers.

@@vikrantsingh6916 but taigun with all the power it delivers gives lesser mileage I guess . I was hoping and waiting for elevate hybrid but Honda disappointed a bit there

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Please let us know your preferences, will help us give you a good suggestion

@@CarWale Mostly looking for a reliable SUV with maximum city drive price budget between 16 to 17 As upgrading to SUV at least for 4to 7 year peace of mind

​@@rajeshdalaithese are exactly my requirements and I am exactly in the same spot as you. Booked elevate but confused because of Seltos. But I am not looking to update for the next 12-15 years.

If you drive in the city. Don't have to encounter bad roads or high speed breakers. If you drive alone or with one passenger more often. Buy the City. Otherwise, the Elevate.

Only some features are dependent on the transmission fitted, like auto cooling is limited to the CVT variants, otherwise Honda Connect offered with all powertrain options.

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Does it make the Elevate more appealing than the competition for you?

Guess Honda heard us! :-)

A CVT will always offer a calmer driving experience, especially in the city

@@CarWale Thanks for the reply

Since we haven't driven the Elevate CVT we can't recommend one over the other. From what we have experienced before in the City, we expect the CVT to offer a more relaxing driving experience.

The CVT will be a good option if you spend most of your time driving in the city.

Thanks for reply@@CarWale

Thanks for reply@@vikrantsingh6916

Can give a recommendation only after Honda announces the Elevate's prices. Let's wait

I would say the Elevate is the easier car to drive and live with. It also has the better engine. The Seltos is for those who want more bang for their buck via features.

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Sir, please reply

34:46 could give you an indication It doesn't feel flimsy, but is not heavy like Tata

It Has Side Camera But Not 360 Camera

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Will do. But only after the launch of the Elevate

But the backrest of the Elevate is more comfortable than that of the Seltos for the middle passenger. We are not saying the Elevate will be more spacious, but it will be more comfortable for everyone in the back seat for sure

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Done 👍🏼

That's the camera movement.

Botched camera shake reduction process. Sorry about that

More manufacturers should offer ventilated seats, we agree! The rear middle seat in the Elevate is one of the better designed ones in the segment, in our experience

@@CarWale as an owner of honda city 2023, I can conform people sitting in middle have been complaining about the seat for rides as short as 40-45 mins

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Did you get an answer for these questions?

@@XpD78 360 camera can’t be retrofitted. TPMS can be retrofitted. No info about ADAS. So bought MG Astor instead.

We will have to wait and watch We don't reckon it will be the king of the segment, unless the price is very attractive

It is a typo. Our mistake. Apologies

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