{"id":243340,"date":"2023-10-28T04:34:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T04:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243340"},"modified":"2023-10-28T04:34:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T04:34:34","slug":"honda-elevate-cvt-initial-observations-after-a-test-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/honda-elevate-cvt-initial-observations-after-a-test-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Honda Elevate CVT: Initial observations after a test drive"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you are in part throttle, engine is smooth and also it is very relaxed thanks to a smooth CVT (frame of reference for me is Nexon AMT).<\/h2>\n
BHPian rajshenoy<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n
I got a chance to finally test drive the Elevate (mainly the CVT) and have mixed feelings about the car.<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/p>\n
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Boot is excellent and is really 450+ ltr unlike the false claims by the Koreans<\/li>\n
Though it is a CVT, it was not boring. Throttle response felt crisp, especially in sports mode, it was very eagerly reacting to my gentle taps.<\/li>\n
Built felt better than that of the Koreans<\/li>\n
\u00a0Great rear leg\/knee room and decent under-thigh support with raised footrest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Rear seat shoulder room is only enough for 2 + 1 kid. I am 5.7 and could almost touch the other door stretching from the other end.<\/li>\n
\u00a0Sunroof is a joke, wish they did not offer one(I doubt my head could have gone out of it)<\/li>\n
\u00a0During my test drive(simulated my typical city drive), efficiency did not look great and I got around 10.5 kmpl on MID. My Corolla (manual) with 1.8 NA petrol returns 11-12 for a similar stretch<\/li>\n
\u00a0On the white color door, the weird rubber strips look so ugly and feel like cost-cutting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Overall, for those looking for a 1.5 NA car for an urban environment(small family 2+2) and having a 20L budget, I feel this is a very good car.<\/p>\n
Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.<\/p>\n