[satish.gawai]

Originally Posted by motographer

Booked the Elevate.

Congratulations on your booking.

Do post your ownership review on the forum.

[sud153]

I observed 3 issues with my infotainment system recently.
1. Call lift, cut, voice assist buttons were unresponsive once during driving. They became active again, once i restart my engine.
2. Infotaiment system went blank once. It worked after i restarted engine.
3. There was no voice from music or call once. It worked after i restarted engine.

All these happend within 1 week span. Earlier, there were no issues. i am at 3.2k. Please suggest, if there are any solutions.

[daredemon]

Originally Posted by sud153

I observed 3 issues with my infotainment system recently.
1. Call lift, cut, voice assist buttons were unresponsive once during driving. They became active again, once i restart my engine.
2. Infotaiment system went blank once. It worked after i restarted engine.
3. There was no voice from music or call once. It worked after i restarted engine.

All these happend within 1 week span. Earlier, there were no issues. i am at 3.2k. Please suggest, if there are any solutions.

You might have to get the infotainment software updated from Service Centre

[starlord]

Originally Posted by motographer

Conundrum: Should I go for Elevate ZX or push the budget and go for Creta SX Tech(if it's really worth it). Although, pushing the budget would be better avoided.

Any suggestions from forum members are welcome.

If you love driving, definitely the elevate over creta. Your driving use definitely supports elevate. If fuel economy is not a major concern you should consider xuv700 manual.

[CretaREP]

I recently purchased the new creta. I think I can answer this because, I went to honda showroom to book the elevate since i had loved everything about it from whatever i had seen and read online. I loved the looks as well, however, a lot of things put me off:

1. The NVH is terrible on the Honda. You can see that the door beading is cheap. This car makes a lot of noise upwards of 2500rpm. I was surprised by this considering how everyone praises ivtec.

2. The suspension even though are good have a lot of side to side movement.

3. The CVT has the the rubber band effect.

4. The under thigh support in the front is terrible. I am 5 9" and my thighs were hanging in the air.

5. The front seat foot well is not natural. It goes updwards 90 degrees which is very uncomfortable.

6. The rear AC vent is pushed too much towards the back. The back middle passenger has almost no space.

7. The infotainment looks and feels aftermarket. you cannot control anything about the car on it.

8. No TPMS. Even Tata Tiago(2 segments below) has it.

9. The cost of the accessories are ridiculous. I mean crazy. It appeared that Honda wants to fleece whoever enters their showroom.

10. The dash although had soft touch almost looked 5 year old on the test drive car.

All in all i was terribly disappointed. Went in very excited but that did not last long. I still cannot stop looking at the elevate everytime I see one in the traffic.
Hyundai creta also has its shortcomings but the product as a whole is more refined which defines this segment.

[Dr.Q]

Originally Posted by CretaREP

I recently purchased the new creta. I think I can answer this because, I went to honda showroom to book the elevate since i had loved everything about it from whatever i had seen and read online. I loved the looks as well, however, a lot of things put me off:

1. The NVH is terrible on the Honda. You can see that the door beading is cheap. This car makes a lot of noise upwards of 2500rpm. I was surprised by this considering how everyone praises ivtec.

2. The suspension even though are good have a lot of side to side movement.

3. The CVT has the the rubber band effect.

4. The under thigh support in the front is terrible. I am 5 9" and my thighs were hanging in the air.

5. The front seat foot well is not natural. It goes updwards 90 degrees which is very uncomfortable.

6. The rear AC vent is pushed too much towards the back. The back middle passenger has almost no space.

7. The infotainment looks and feels aftermarket. you cannot control anything about the car on it.

8. No TPMS. Even Tata Tiago(2 segments below) has it.

9. The cost of the accessories are ridiculous. I mean crazy. It appeared that Honda wants to fleece whoever enters their showroom.

10. The dash although had soft touch almost looked 5 year old on the test drive car.

All in all i was terribly disappointed. Went in very excited but that did not last long. I still cannot stop looking at the elevate everytime I see one in the traffic.
Hyundai creta also has its shortcomings but the product as a whole is more refined which defines this segment.

Dear All,

I have the Elevate for more than 6 months now. So let me settle a few issues:

1. NVH is a problem. Period. Solutions - Tyre change, Noise insulation, Louder music.

2. Side to side movement - Its an SUV, not a sedan. Welcome to the SUV experience. FYI, ground clearance - highest in class.

3. CVT Rubber band effect - Don't be in a hurry. Plan your overtakes. FYI, at 80kmph fuel efficiency is off the charts.

4. Driving posture - I'm 5'9. Steering is adjustable - Front & Back, Up & Down. Seat is adjustable - forward & backward, incline & height. So many different permutations and combinations to try out. IMO, people are not having enough patience and time to find a comfortable position.

5. Footwell is fine. Any more deeper and feet would get lost in there.

6. No issues with the middle passenger seating arrangement. People are spoilt by the rear seat space on offer on the sides, so middle looks lacking.

7. Infotainment unit for entertainment purposes is fine. For controlling car, there are other hacks like accelerator, brake, steering wheel.

8. Never required TPMS. If you've driven long enough, you can actually feel the difference in the way the car handles. Old School.

9. Don't buy the pricey accessories. Go aftermarket. It's cheaper.

10. Interior upkeep depends on the driver and how they take care of their car.

11. Doesn't have a panoramic roof, thank god. With our hot climate and infrastructure construction, it is a red herring.

12. It's cheaper than the competition.

It's a family Car. Not for petrol junkies. It's not going to feature on the Fast & Furious/Mad Max franchise anytime soon. Its well built and its a HONDA.

[TorqueIndia]

Found few information on CVT from ELEVATE owners manual, might help the owners.

Originally Posted by CretaREP

I recently purchased the new creta.
Hyundai creta also has its shortcomings but the product as a whole is more refined which defines this segment.

Which variant is your Creta? what was the on road price and waiting period?

[CretaREP]

Originally Posted by TorqueIndia

Found few information on CVT from ELEVATE owners manual, might help the owners.
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Which variant is your Creta? what was the on road price and waiting period?

I have the SXO IVT. Waiting period was 3 months for the Emerald color. Could have gotten the white a bit earlier.

[CarMan]

Well...it's my first review and I am excited. While I have been driving a car for around 15 years (11 years on Ritz, around 4 years on 2020 City CVT and Elevate CVT since February this year), I would not consider myself anything more than a amateur in this arena. I write this for those who may be considering switching over from an automatic City to Elevate.

Why I chose to switch to Elevate?
I had bought the City soon after the last model was launched in 2020 and it turned out to be between the two waves of COVID. I used it extensively in city (Mumbai) and also on long distance tours to Goa and Konkan several times. It was a pleasure to drive the City, with its swift responses and good mileage. However, my experience was jinxed by several minor experiences such as stones flying on from other cars on to my car and minor accidents. Added to this were some manufacturing defects such as patches underneath the paint on the bonnet (noticed in the first servicing by Honda service manager), rear camera becoming dysfunctional in the 3rd year, which put me off a bit. Need to mention that these faults were gracefully accepted by Honda and rectified in warranty with no cost to me. Two more things that bothered me most were the thin walls on tyres which give in to potholes that led to 2 replacements in the short time I had the car. Another issue was the ground clearance (I believe Honda increased the ground clearance on City after I bought it in 2020), which left the car vulnerable to getting hit underneath and once it also impacted the steering alignment. However, I liked the drivability and royal touch of the car. It never tired me even after driving for 14-16 hours. But ultimately, we decided to get another car, this time one with solid ground clearance.

I started looking for SUVs within months of Elevate's launch. Visited Hyundai Kia and Maruti showrooms. The new version of Creta had just launched and the dealer was not ready to give any sense of when it would be available. I found the interiors a bit too tacky (just a personal choice) and also felt that it was overpriced when I compared naturally aspirated to the Elevate top model. This was my 2nd time at Kia showroom (last one was when I bought the city), and it was equally bad. The response of the Kia team was tepid at best and I found the seating position quite uncomfortable. In case of Maruti Grand Vitara, I found the cost of a true hybrid (I don't know why Maruti calls the lower model a hybrid when it actually is not) quite atrocious and was badly put off by the flimsy translucent fabric cover for sunroom.

Elevate was thus the choice for us. I liked the upright position, 220 mm ground clearance pleased me and I expected to get an experience similar to City since the engine is the same. So far I have driven the Elevate mostly in Mumbai and Thane, but have done a few highway trips to Pune, Nashik and once on the Samruddhi marg.
1. The car is quite comfortable to drive and responds well even on curves. The bonnet gives full visibility of the two corners and therefore it is easy to manoeuvre.
2. It lags in its pick up in comparison to the City and definitely gives a rubber band effect. This, I am told by the Honda service engineer, is because of greater weight and different tuning of the engine. The pick up however seems to be improving after the second servicing and after around 4000km as the car is freeing up.
3. Average in bumper to bumper traffic is a bit disappointing - between 8.5-10 and on highway around 13-14. This was much more in the City, especially on highways - it used to around 16.
4. I drove the car on Samruddhi expressway on a stretch of around 100 km from Shirdi to Igatpuri. I set the cruise control initially to 120 for about 30-35 km and reduced it to 100 as the speed limit was for 100. I drove consistently at this speed for the entire stretch (about 45-50 min) and was pleased to find that the car responded very well. It did not get swayed by wind and the adaptive cruise control was a boon as I could change lanes without having to break as there was not much traffic. This really instilled confidence.
5. My parents and family are happy because the car doesn't make them uncomfortable in the back as the City used to because of its problematic rear suspension. The suspension of Elevate is really well balanced - not too soft nor too stiff.

Overall, I find the Elevate CVT a sensible purchase if you are not looking for all the glitz and glamour of Creta and Seltos and value sturdiness and reliability over everything else. It fares better than the City CVT in regard to suspension, sturdiness, driveability but lacks in giving you that royal feel and swift responses that the City does.

[jerk_free]

Originally Posted by CarMan

but lacks in giving you that royal feel and swift responses that the City does.

I felt very differently.

We have the 5th Gen City CVT and Elevate CVT. Between the two, I find the throttle response and acceleration in Elevate much better. In the City cvt, I have to push the accelerator a bit harder.

[Shobhitsaxena]

While riding back from work today, I noticed Honda Elevate Hybrid version. The prominent rear branding said "Sports Hybrid". I couldn't find any mentions on the original website, brochure or the regular car sites. I also noticed couple of additional LEDs on front, indicating cosmetic additions.

Is this launched or could be a test vehicle?
Assuming it's going to be launched, what do experts think in terms of comparison with Creta N line and similar speced Seltos?

[hondadriver]

Originally Posted by Shobhitsaxena

While riding back from work today, I noticed Honda Elevate Hybrid version. The prominent rear branding said "Sports Hybrid". I couldn't find any mentions on the original website, brochure or the regular car sites. I also noticed couple of additional LEDs on front, indicating cosmetic additions.

Is this launched or could be a test vehicle?
Assuming it's going to be launched, what do experts think in terms of comparison with Creta N line and similar speced Seltos?

It just might be a case of "aftermarket badging". Today I saw an elevate which said "4 x 4" below where the "ELEVATE" badge is on back side of the vehicle.

[TorqueIndia]

Originally Posted by CretaREP

I have the SXO IVT. Waiting period was 3 months for the Emerald color. Could have gotten the white a bit earlier.

Great choice , but personally I can't find any value in a 1.5NA CVT above 18L on road.

At 23L no other alternatives considered?

Originally Posted by Shobhitsaxena

While riding back from work today, I also noticed couple of additional LEDs on front, indicating cosmetic additions.

Haha, looks like a local store edition. Chance for CNG hybrid too, currently fitted by some dealers.

[M5_fan]

Hi guys.

Checking if Honda has finally launched alloy wheels (16" or 17") as accessories?
In case there is a positive response to this then please do reply as I have a V variant but I feel that it needs some outside bling.

[Juggy]

Originally Posted by sud153

I observed 3 issues with my infotainment system recently.
1. Call lift, cut, voice assist buttons were unresponsive once during driving. They became active again, once i restart my engine.
2. Infotaiment system went blank once. It worked after i restarted engine.
3. There was no voice from music or call once. It worked after i restarted engine.

All these happend within 1 week span. Earlier, there were no issues. i am at 3.2k. Please suggest, if there are any solutions.

This apparently is caused by signal interference. In Bangalore it happens at specific spots, at peak times. Honda service centre has an update that now auto reconnects, under a minute. You just have to be patient as you drive away from the spot. That said on long drives on the highway, it rarely happens. Unfortunately, sometimes when it does fail to reconnect, you have to pullover and switch off ignition completely. Has happened a couple times after update, and have shared feedback with Service centre.