2023 Honda Elevate Review : 7 Pros & 6 Cons

Powering the Honda Elevate is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 119 BHP @ 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm. It is mated with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed CVT.

Smart styling with the right amount of muscle and clean lines
Reliable and proven 1.5L i-VTEC engine is rev-happy & delivers adequate performance
Pick between a slick 6-speed MT for some engagement or a super-smooth CVT Automatic for effortless urban commuting
Superbly tuned suspension! Comfortable ride quality with sorted handling
Clean interior design with good cabin space. Has a big 458L boot too
Honda’s proven reliability and after-sales service should ensure a fuss-free ownership experience
Safety features include ADAS Level 2 tech, 6 airbags, hill start assist, lane watch assist, ISOFIX and ESP

1.5L NA offers satisfactory performance, but the competition offers way more powerful turbo-petrols and faster dual-clutch automatics
CVT is great for urban commuting but out on the open roads, it’s more suited to a sedate driving style
No diesel or hybrid powertrains on offer. Competition offers both for those with high-running. We can’t figure out why the City’s wonderful Hybrid system wasn’t adapted for the Elevate
Lots of missing features by current standards. You don’t get auto wipers, ICE with a subwoofer, a 360-degree camera, a powered driver seat, ambient lighting and more
Lacks the feeling of “contemporariness” or the “wow” factor, be it in styling, powertrain, features & technology
Honda Sensing ADAS system is intrusive at times on the highway; requires the driver to adapt to it and be comfortable using it

Read Team-BHP’s detailed 2023 Honda Elevate Review.