{"id":236361,"date":"2023-08-29T05:22:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T05:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=236361"},"modified":"2023-08-29T05:22:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T05:22:49","slug":"honda-elevate-pleasantly-surprises-a-jetta-owner-during-showroom-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/honda-elevate-pleasantly-surprises-a-jetta-owner-during-showroom-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Honda Elevate pleasantly surprises a Jetta owner during showroom visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Honda SUV is more appealing to me than the Kushaq or Taigun, but the Seltos is still the looker for me.<\/h2>\n

BHPian Redline6800<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

The Whitefield Honda folks were kind enough to let me know that the Elevate would be on display. So, decided to take a look even though there was no intention to buy; as I am well served by my 2000 Honda City 1.5 EXi and 2013 VW Jetta 2.0 TDi.<\/p>\n

The showroom folks said they already had around 500 bookings and there was quite a crowd, mostly families. There is still quite a lot of power in the Brand Honda!<\/p>\n

The ZX manual was on display in Blue. No pics and videos were allowed, which was really lame, considering all the reviews on the car are already out!<\/p>\n

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I found the Elevate, more appealing in terms of looks as compared to Kushaq\/Taigun as well as the over-styled Creta. The Seltos is still the looker for me.<\/p>\n

Fit\/finish is as good as anything in the class and coming from the Jetta, which is built like a tank and has quality plastics and rubber beadings, there was nothing to complain about the Elevate. The solid thunk from the boot lid and doors of the Elevate was a pleasant surprise!<\/p>\n

It certainly appears very well built and a 5-star safety rating once tested, will be a big plus.<\/p>\n

Rear seat comfort was excellent for my height of 6.1 and 88 kg weight, though leg room was not as lavish as the City.<\/p>\n

I really like the seat fabric used – which I assume is a type of leatherette. The boot space was really good and again was surprised by how robust the boot lid felt.<\/p>\n

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Typical of a Honda, the driving position was great, everything fell to hand easily and quality levels were more than acceptable to me. The AC vents felt solid too. Once I lowered the front seat, I found a comfortable seating position.<\/p>\n

The sunroof did seem a tad small, but some folks I spoke to said, a panoramic sunroof ends up heating up the cabin quite a bit.<\/p>\n

Overall this is a solid, sensible, comfortable vehicle that will appeal to families looking for reliable transportation with low running costs. But really it is a 4 seater with 2 seated comfortably in the rear.<\/p>\n

If the driving experience is as a Honda should be – feel some steering, light clutch and gearbox, sweet engine and reasonably sorted suspension, this will be a good buy. Of course, a powerful AC will be a given as well.<\/p>\n

Frankly, as a Jetta owner, I expected to be let down by the Elevate, but it surprised me and should meet the needs of most customers, who are not feature hunters.<\/p>\n

What is evident though, is Honda’s slow decline into mediocrity. There is just no design magic in their cars any longer, as they used to be, about a decade and a half ago.<\/p>\n

Change the badge and this could be another appliance made by Maruyota.<\/p>\n

To my mind, customer perception will place the Hyundai Creta\/Kia Seltos as No.1, the VW Taigun\/Skoda Kushaq as No.2 and Honda will tie for 3rd place with the Maruti-Toyota twins.<\/p>\n

It is evident that Honda has learnt from its pricing missteps in the past. With the Elevate V manual expected to be around 15.5 L OTR Blr and the top end Elevate ZX CVT at around 19-19.5L, this will be very good value.<\/p>\n

The base SV manual version could be the surprise with a bargain basement price.<\/p>\n

Compare this with the last of the Jazz ZX CVTs which cost around 12L OTR Blr!<\/p>\n

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.<\/p>\n

Source: Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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