2023 Honda Elevate

DRIVEN: Honda Elevate is a roomy new compact SUV that brings back the value

VERDICT

Although it is evidently built to a price, the new Honda Elevate should tick many boxes for those seeking a practical and relatively well priced SUV. Further peace of mind comes in the form of a five-year or 200,000km warranty and a service plan that will sort you out for the first four years or 60,000 kays.

 
Review: Honda Elevate 1.5 Elegance CVT

Honda Elevate 1.5 Elegance CVT Fast Facts

Price: R429 900
Engine: 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated
Transmission: CVT
Power: 89 kW @ 6 600 r/min
Torque: 145 N.m @ 4 300 r/min
Driven wheels: Front
Fuel consumption: 6.1 L/100km
CO2 emissions: 146 g/km
Rivals: Volkswagen T-Cross; Toyota Urban Cruiser; Chery Tiggo 7 Pro; Haval Jolion

Verdict

Already available in the Fit, the touted introduction of hybrid drivetrain technology within more current Honda products, including the otherwise impressive Elevate – and assuming Honda SA could keep the price enticing – could prove to be a game-changer. As it stands, and notably for its uncluttered, easy-to-operate packaging and an all-around likeability that reminds us of Honda products of old, the Elevate is one of our favourite compact SUV offerings.

 
Customer came in to our shop last week with one of these. Nice. But, and I'm now biased, a Corolla Cross XS is still bigger, more powerful and better value at R400k ( 10% off, IYKYK).
 
Inexpensive.

When did R400k become inexpensive in small car terms? I'm showing my age, but I miss the R171k Fiesta ST I owned, the R250k Peugeot 3008 company car I had or the R400k Ford Ranger XLT D/Cab. Those prices look like absolute bargains today :(
Car prices these days will never look like bargains . The year on year increases are just too high .

its only motoring journalist who says cars are cheap , well priced , affordable LOL :laugh:
 
What To Buy: Honda Elevate vs Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

The Honda Elevate recently arrived in South Africa and it appears to be getting some positive reviews from the local press, but how does it stack up against Toyota’s segment stalwart the Urban Cruiser and the top-selling Chery Tiggo 4 Pro?

The entry-level crossover and compact family car segments are hugely competitive. Chinese brands’ models, such as the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and Haval Jolion are dominating offerings from more established brands such as the Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen T-Cross and Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Honda, however, has introduced its new Elevate to the South African market where it has replaced the outgoing WR-V in the Japanese firm’s local line-up. Honda has been struggling to compete against newer products from rival brands, but along with a growing consumer appetite for affordable and well-specced compact SUVs, Honda is hoping that the new Elevate will find favour with local buyers.

How then does the new Honda Elevate compare against segment top-seller, the Chery Tiggo Pro 4 and the tried-and-trusted Toyota Urban Cruiser?

The main aim of this article is to help you, the consumer, make an informed buying decision. To help you do this, we will provide you with the need-to-know information and insight based on available vehicle information and our experience with the cars in question.

This article will cover key aspects including Exterior Styling, Performance & Efficiency, Interior Execution and Features, Dimensions & Practicality, as well as Pricing & Warranty details.


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