The Honda Elevate specifications rest on one petrol engine shared across the whole range. It is a 1.5 litre i-VTEC unit of 1498 cc, making 121 PS at 6600 rpm. Torque stands at 145 Nm at 4300 rpm, enough for easy town and highway work.
Buyers pick between two gearboxes, a six speed manual and a CVT automatic. The CVT reads noticeably thriftier on the rating than the manual. Both send drive to the front wheels, as the Elevate is offered only in two-wheel-drive form. The CVT also suits buyers who spend most of their time in traffic.
On fuel the manual is rated at 15.31 kmpl and the CVT at 16.92 kmpl. The automatic's lead here is wider than usual, which makes it appealing for city drivers. Those are fair figures for a petrol SUV of this size and weight.
The dimensions favour space and rough-road ability. At 4312 mm long the Elevate stays easy to park, yet it holds a 458 litre boot. A 220 mm ground clearance is high for the class, and the 40 litre tank gives a useful touring range. That clearance and the flat floor suit rough village roads well. Five adults sit in comfort. To see the running cost side, check the Elevate mileage.
Feature and safety kit build up through the grades. The higher trims add Honda Sensing driver aids, while the special editions layer on unique cosmetic touches. Read the sheet as a whole and the Elevate comes across as a practical, no-drama family SUV.
