[akhilshenay]

Originally Posted by sibaprasadbeher

Ac ones I noticed, didnt notice the wind shield washer nozzle, can you help me understand this? Apologies if I sound dumb here

I might not be using the precise terms, but I'm referring to the washer fluid nozzle responsible for cleaning the front windshield with the wiper. In my 2020 i10 Nios, the nozzle sprays water across the windshield in a way that evenly covers the entire glass. However, in the Elevate, the water jet seems more like a normal stream directed at a single spot, failing to cover the entire area adequately. Consequently, the wiper lacks sufficient water to clean the complete surface, particularly noticeable on the right side of the driver's area. I've observed the same issue in my 2016 BRV as well.

[calm_driver]

I had sent an email to Honda India stating my predicament and it had some uncomfortable consequences. Honda forwarded the email to the dealer and the dealer sales manager in turn seems to have had a word with the sales advisor.

Now the sales advisor was actually a very capable, understanding and smart lady. In the first showroom we went, we were put off by the attitude of the sales people. Post that when we visited this showroom, the sales advisor made us feel very comfortable. offered long test drives, even gave the confidence to my wife to take a test drive even though she was not an experienced driver. She even took the pain to bring home a Honda City when we told we had to test drive one to compare between elevate and City. The only reason we booked the car with that showroom was the smartness of that lady despite the showroom being a little far away from us.

Now, because of my email, it looks like her incentives are at stake. She was almost on the verge of tears when she called me. I don't understand why Honda and the dealer are making someone so low in the chain a scapegoat. I am feeling so bad about myself right now for putting a person who did their job earnestly in a tight spot. I have emailed Honda again stating my feedback about the advisor, but I feel like I have destroyed a good person's Christmas/year end!

[beez]

Originally Posted by calm_driver

I had sent an email to Honda India stating my predicament and it had some uncomfortable consequences. Honda forwarded the email to the dealer and the dealer sales manager in turn seems to have had a word with the sales advisor.

If they are making the SA solely responsible, it is unfortunate. But you did not say what their response was regarding change of delivery date. Has Honda stopped production or was it an excuse thrown in by the sales team. If just an excuse, the sales advisor is also responsible for giving incorrect information.

I would also feel bad in such a situation. But if the dealership actually played a trick on you, then they will also be counting on you feeling bad about "hurting" someone (also a lady!) who is least responsible in this.

If they have logistics issues, they should have updated you well in advance so that you could have put on hold the plans to sell your current ride. Why talk about only their inconvenience (incentives), when the inconvenience to the customer is not bothering them? As long as you are the one paying, you have a right to know.

[anand87]

Originally Posted by sandow_1607

Hi, Did you buy all of these accessories from the dealership?
Is "door edge protector" same as "door edge garnish" which is mentioned in the accessories price list?

Thanks

Hi,
Yes. Door edge garnish is same as the edge protector. GFX mats are available at at least two accessory stores that I know. Durga car decor at the junction of Tilak road and Bajirao Road and Bhandari's car style near JM road, Deccan. Hope this helps.

[KryptonMonkey]

Originally Posted by Murli

We recently test-drove the Honda Elevate and the Grand Vitara, specifically evaluating rear-seat comfort. Unfortunately, the Vitara proved uncomfortable for my wife, causing backaches. While the Elevate offered slightly better comfort, she mentioned needing to wear her neck collar. I also observed a bouncy ride, and at 78 years old, I find ingress and egress from low-sitting sedans challenging.
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For occasional trips to Pune, we hire an Innova Crysta and haven't faced any comfort issues.

My primary question is whether all SUVs tend to be bouncy. I'm seeking suggestions for a car that suits our needs—mainly city driving with a focus on rear-seat comfort.

(Hope I have posted in the right thread)

Regarding the right thread - you can try posting your requirements on the What Car? thread on Team-BHP.

Coming to the bouncy test drives you've experienced, please check if the tyre pressures of the test-drive vehicles are set to the recommended pressures. Quite often dealerships over-inflate the tyres to reduce the frequency of air filling.

Besides this, please test drive cars such as the MG Hector and Kia Carens. They come highly recommended for their ride comfort.

[ComboCutter]

Originally Posted by KryptonMonkey

Coming to the bouncy test drives you've experienced, please check if the tyre pressures of the test-drive vehicles are set to the recommended pressures. Quite often dealerships over-inflate the tyres to reduce the frequency of air filling.

Very true. Both the Test drive and the Delivery car had 39 psi on both tyres for me.

While 33/32 psi is Honda recommended, I find 35/34 psi to be optimal for highways and City.

[Venkatesh]

Honda Cars India has announced that 20,000 units of Elevate sold in 100 days.



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[Met_Jazz]

The Challenge Faced by Long-time Honda Owner

This marks my first post, and I extend my apologies in advance for any errors herein. What follows is my perspective, offered with no intention of disrespect.

My cousin is presently exploring options to upgrade from his 2010 Fiat Linea, and I'm assisting him in making an informed decision. In the past, I aided him in choosing the Linea over the Honda City iVtec and Maruti SX4. Now, as the proud owner of not one but two Hondas—a 2010 Honda City iVtec (sold) and a 2016 Honda Jazz 1.2 iVtec—you might expect me to lean towards Honda, right? Well, it's not that straightforward.

Don't get me wrong; I adore my cars. However, post-COVID, the after-sales service from Honda has left much to be desired. Each time I send my car for service, I brace myself for potential upselling rather than receiving accurate advice. Frustrated, I reverted to my trusted FNG (Friendly Neighborhood Garage) for the last service.

Returning to the core of this post, I candidly shared with my cousin what to expect from Honda based on recent experiences. Despite this, he was keen on the Honda Elevate, and we patiently awaited its launch. After the launch, we decided to explore it without my influence, allowing him to make an independent choice.

We visited Viva Honda Santacruz Mumbai, where the staff welcomed us warmly. He was knowledgeable, well-versed in automotive details. Initially, we test-drove the Honda City. My cousin took the first spin, followed by my brief turn. It proved to be a good car with a fantastic 1.5 petrol engine. However, having become accustomed to driving my father-in-law's impressive Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI DSG, the wow factor was somewhat lacking for me. Nevertheless, the new Obsidian Blue Pearl color was stunning, enhancing the car's overall appeal.

After the City test drive, we turned our attention to the Honda Elevate. With no specific expectations, I saw the car up close for the first time and was genuinely impressed—a sensation reminiscent of when I first saw a Honda City in a showroom back in 2010. The test drive car was Golden Brown and looked impressive, although my personal favorites are Lunar Silver and Platinum White.

Opening the door revealed an even more impressive interior. I admired the use of tan color, giving it a distinctly upmarket feel. The interior felt unlike any other Honda currently available in India. Eager to experience how this all-new Honda felt on the road, I hopped into the driver's seat after my brother's test drive.

The magic happened as soon as I started driving. Accustomed to the non-visibility of the bonnet in my Honda Jazz/City, the commanding view from the driving seat felt different. Shifting from P to D, pressing the pedal, and feeling the car roll smoothly was akin to a chariot in motion. As a relatively sedate driver, even with experience in the powerful Slavia DSG, I appreciated the finely tuned engine of this 1.5 NA. The suspension was superbly tuned, effortlessly handling rough patches. Surprisingly, I felt my Jazz was more spacious than the Elevate. Although the service advisor briefed us on the Honda Sensing ADAS system, we couldn't test it, so I refrain from commenting on it. Overall, I was mightily impressed with this car and secretly wished for my cousin to choose it over the Hyundai Verna.

Granted, this car may lack some features, but that's been characteristic of Honda. My 2010 City didn't have a CD player or Automatic Climate Control, features available in other cars at the time. Yet, what Honda does provide is a feel-good factor. You drive a Honda, and there's a smile on your face every time you hit the road. You turn back to admire it, reassuring yourself that it was a worthwhile purchase.

After the test drive, we discussed pricing and details on the waiting period with the sales advisor. We bid our goodbyes and left.

Did my cousin buy the Elevate? Yes, he did. He booked a Meteorid Grey Elevate with delivery expected next year.

Will I buy it? Now, this is where things get complicated. Since I'm not currently in the market, providing a direct answer is challenging. Nevertheless, I'll attempt to explain.

My relationship with Honda has been less than ideal. I acquired my cars from Linkway Honda and was consistently satisfied with their after-sales service. I chose the Honda Jazz in 2016 purely for the tremendous feel-good factor Honda provided. My father and I were eagerly anticipating the launch of the Civic in 2019, planning to buy it after selling my City in 2018. Unfortunately, Honda discontinued not only the Civic but also the CRV in 2019-2020. Due to COVID and the shift to remote work afterward, we never felt the need to buy another car, as our mileage significantly decreased.

Returning to the Honda Elevate, it makes a compelling case for itself. In the sea of Cretas and Seltos, it has carved out a niche. It's hard to ignore this car when looking for an SUV in the 15-22 lakh segment. However, I won't be buying it. The reason is that, for me, it's not an upgrade from my 2010 City; it's a purchase in the same segment. I typically keep my cars for at least 8 years, looking for an upgrade and preferring to move up one segment. When we bought the City in 2010, we had planned to transition to the Civic next, as it seemed like the perfect upgrade. Unfortunately, Honda has dashed this hope for enthusiasts like me who love the brand, even with its service hiccups, and are willing to invest in cars one segment above.

[abaliga]

Hope this makes Honda realize that the Indian market rewards efforts in the right direction and they can introduce more products in the years to come to improve their market share.

[Simhi]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Honda Cars India has announced that 20,000 units of Elevate sold in 100 days.

I was eagerly waiting for HR-V to be launched in India many years ago. Had Honda studied the market properly than and brought Elevate few years ago, they could have given Creta and Seltos run for their money. Better late than never.

[Samegoodkid]

@Met_Jazz - thanks for putting in your observations on Jazz and Elevate. I too own a Jazz and I would agree with your decision of not buying an Elevate. I tried most of the cars that are available in the market in the 20-25 Lakh ( Hyryder, Creta, Seltos, Elevate, Kushaq and city) bracket and each one has a compromise of its own.
Elevate doesn’t seem like an upgrade from Jazz atleast from the perspective of sense of space it offers. I need a bigger car, something that is an effortless mile muncher. After carefully analysing the options available, only Scorpio N Z4 petrol AT pulls all the strings. But 200 bhp seems like a lot for a daily driver!!

Jazz has surely spoilt me with its roomy cabin and effortless drivability in city. But at the end of an 850 KM drive, you are tired!!

Honda, I want to stay in the camp.Believe me,I do!!

May be the BR-V from South Asian market?
I don’t even need a hybrid.

Give me options!! I am prepared to wait!!

[Met_Jazz]

Originally Posted by Samegoodkid

@Met_Jazz - thanks for putting in your observations on Jazz and Elevate. I too own a Jazz and I would agree with your decision of not buying an Elevate. I tried most of the cars that are available in the market in the 20-25 Lakh ( Hyryder, Creta, Seltos, Elevate, Kushaq and city) bracket and each one has a compromise of its own.
Elevate doesn’t seem like an upgrade from Jazz atleast from the perspective of sense of space it offers. I need a bigger car, something that is an effortless mile muncher. After carefully analysing the options available, only Scorpio N Z4 petrol AT pulls all the strings. But 200 bhp seems like a lot for a daily driver!!

Jazz has surely spoilt me with its roomy cabin and effortless drivability in city. But at the end of an 850 KM drive, you are tired!!

Honda, I want to stay in the camp.Believe me,I do!!

May be the BR-V from South Asian market?
I don’t even need a hybrid.

Give me options!! I am prepared to wait!!

That's absolutely accurate. Jazz has indeed set a high standard for us. The only improvement I'd desire is a more powerful engine. The current engines are well-suited for city conditions, but on the highway, I find myself yearning for a more energetic engine, especially on the ghat sections.

I took a Honda Amaze all the way to Dharamkot, nearly to the starting point of the Triund Trek, and not once did I feel that I could have achieved the same with my Jazz. As humans, we are perpetually dissatisfied with what we have and consistently crave what we lack.

I hope to keep my Jazz indefinitely, or at least until my desires surpass my necessities!

[amandal1810]

Booked the Honda Elevate ZX CVT in Meteoroid Grey! Expecting delivery soon. Will share experience etc later.

Have three questions:

1. Does the Honda Elevate have any kind of UV-cut solar glass, like the Kia Seltos GTX+? The brochure does not mention anything about this, so I am guessing it does not. Have any of the owners felt any discomfort because of this? I am assessing application of sunfilm (keeping aside its legality).

2. The brochure says that Honda Elevate has a PM 2.5 Air Purifying Dust and Pollen filter. However, I don't see any AQI meter in the infotainment or driver interface - at least as per reviews. Can someone please confirm this?

3. I am assessing getting PPF done. Has anyone done it here on their Elevate in Bangalore? I am following the PPF thread (#78325) for more focused discussions on PPF.

[akhilshenay]

Originally Posted by amandal1810

1. Does the Honda Elevate have any kind of UV-cut solar glass, like the Kia Seltos GTX+?

No. It does not have retractable sun blinds either.

Originally Posted by amandal1810

2. The brochure says that Honda Elevate has a PM 2.5 Air Purifying Dust and Pollen filter. However, I don't see any AQI meter in the infotainment or driver interface - at least as per reviews. Can someone please confirm this?

It is just the grade of the AC cabin filter. No AQI meter is available.

[N_Walker]

Greetings esteemed fellow motorheads. I Took delivery of my white Honda Elevate ZX CVT on 11/12/23. I have now driven it for over 400km. Most of my trips have been from Kanpur to Lucknow and back. The connecting highway is in particularly dilapidated condition and infested with frequent traffic congestions. The following are my observations with regard to the road manners of this vehicle.
Things to like
1. The vehicle is extremely butch and imposing in appearance while retaining the classy and ageless Honda design language. It is built very well and fit and finish is definitely not a cause for concern.
2. The suspension is on the softer side and tuned for comfort and still somehow presents almost zero hint of body roll upon executing sharp maneuvers.
3. The seats are extremely plush and the headrests are best in business.
4. The petrol mill is extremely quite and refined and i find the exhaust note to be soothingly sporty upon hard acceleration. This is in comparison to my previously owned 2013 Honda Amaze petrol while I have also extensively driven my dad's Ford Aspire diesel.
5. ADAS is non intrusive and definitely not a gimmick. Lane keep assist and Collision mitigation alerts are busy doing their thing while I have experienced collision mitigation braking kicking in a few times when a pedestrian or cyclist suddenly jumps in front of the vehicle. However, it quickly disengages when it detects brake input from the driver. Likewise, Lane keep assist does not kick in when changing lanes after giving proper indication. This is the reason why I have not found the need to turn off any ADAS functions. However, I am yet to gauge the efficacy of these features during night driving.

Room for improvement
1. An onboard TPMS system and ventilated seats must have been included.
2. I have experienced minor jitters in wireless apple carplay UI. Will try wired carplay and see if this issue persists.
3. A lap seatbelt for the rear center passenger is not welcome in this class of vehicle.
4. I have experienced some issues while trying to lock the vehicle with the remote key. however, they haven't cropped except on day one.

In a nutshell, this vehicle is a very safe choice especially in the segment it resides as it provides the best amalgamation of safety, drivability, features and peace of mind.