Who Should Buy Honda Elevate When Sierra, Creta Are Here: This Is Who!
Superhit Creta. Feature-rich Seltos. Dramatic Tata Sierra that appeals to 90s kids. Why should anyone by the Honda Elevate?
Interesting question. Many have already given up on the Elevate. Sales numbers have been stuck between 1400 to 2100 for the last 6 months, and even the big GST reforms only resulted in a few 100 more buyers. Considering all this, should anyone buy the Elevate anymore?
As an ex-Honda Civic owner, current Honda City owner and with a cousin who owns an Elevate, I can tell you confidently who should and should not buy the Elevate in 2025 (in the last one remaining month) and 2026.
If your life is already tough, and you want peace of mind above all - Elevate is for you!
If you are a buyer prioritize mechanical simplicity and city comfort, then Elevate is the right car for you. Honda's long term reliability and short term hassle-free nature is legendary, and the Elevate has all those typical Honda qualities.
Honda's proven long-term reliability draws practical users. This holds true amid rivals like the feature-packed Hyundai Creta and the Tata Sierra (its definitely not beautiful than Elevate!). The Elevate suits those who value drama-free ownership over cutting-edge tech and power figures.
The engine is not super powerful, but its a gem - You want peace, right?
The Elevate's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine makes 119 bhp. It delivers smooth city response- no turbo, so no turbo lag! perfect. Also, this engine is more powerful than the Sierra's base 105 bhp unit on paper.
Elevate owners love its ride quality on potholed roads. Light steering aids urban maneuvering. High ground clearance handles speed breakers confidently.
Long-term ownership, no intent to sell quickly?
If you love fresh looks and tech and are in the habit of selling the old, buying the new every few years, the Elevate is not for you. It is a long term investment that gives you time and mental bandwidth to focus on other more important matters in life.
Honda's service network ensures strong resale value for 8-10 year ownership. Even if you sell after 5 years or more, Honda Elevate will always find buyers in the used car market. Not as many as others, but your car will appeal to those like you - those who want peace even from a used car.
City drives and highway drives - how you drive matters!
There are those who find anything less than 150 bhp inadequate, city or highway. The Elevate is not for them. But if you are a gentle, peaceful driver who wants no road rage incidents, no sudden breakdowns, always available parts and reaching the other end of a long trip safely - then the Elevate will do a good job. You overtake safely and carefully - and the CVT transmission will be perfect. If you enjoy traffic light races and heart-in-mouth overtakes on intercity buses, then no, don't buy the Elevate.
What could have been better - Yes, the Elevate misses some cool things for sure
Elevate misses key features such as rear sunblinds and panoramic sunroofs. These are standard in the Hyundai Creta and tech-rich Sierra. Its triple-screen dashboards are definitely wow. There is a single engine variant, no hybrid or EV or diesel or turbo. Only MT/CVT. Rivals offer turbos, diesels, and hybrids.
Cabin - comfortable Honda cabin, not a home theatre or spaceship control room inside!
The cabin will feel instantly familiar to anyone who owns any Honda. It feels functional, not premium. You have an OK-quality screen, physical buttons and very comfortable space.
Honda loyalist? Close your eyes and go for it
That is without question. You will not regret it. You already know what you are getting, and not getting.
Who Should Avoid Buying Elevate
Tech enthusiasts should skip it. They prefer Sierra's modern cockpit. Creta's loaded variants have ventilated seats. Highway drivers who need turbo punch or just more BHP, go elsewhere. Hybrids like Grand Vitara offer better mileage anyday. Value hunters chase max features per rupee. Seltos and Creta lead sales for good reason. Elevate lacks their versatility.
In a segment full of hype, Elevate rewards patient buyers. It focuses on dependable daily use. Practical owners get peace of mind. If you want controversial relationship terminology, Creta, Seltos and Sierra are the hot boyfriends, and Elevate is husband material.