The SUV has a good presence & its sunroof is exactly how it is on the Honda City.
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Hi all,
Got an opportunity to see (no test drive yet) the Elevate (ZX top end, Phoenix Orange) in the flesh today @ Pride Honda, Hyderabad.
Nothing new was uncovered, all of the things discussed in the forum hold true.
Few observations in random order:
- There was no mention of the variant on the back.
- The panel gaps were consistent.
- The door closing was nice with a heavy thump like some might appreciate.
- The 2nd row can seat 2 comfortably. A third person will find it a little tight unless it’s a kid.
- The leg from in the 2nd row is pretty good.
- The headroom in the 2nd row might not be to the liking of 6+ footers.
- Front row, leg space seems smaller at first, but once you sit and adjust the seats, it’s fine.
- The vehicle has presence though, in a good way.
- The boot space is very good. Reminded me of the CRV.
- The steering felt good when you hold it.
- The elevated footrest for both the front and 2nd row was a good little touch.
- The armrest is good.
- 2 airbags only in the mid variant vs 6 in the top end is a bit of a letdown. 6 airbags are a must-have in Indian driving, I think.
- Weirdly, we could feel the overlap where the body paint meets the black floating roof colour.
- The engine bay was big. Given the small engine, it felt a little empty as if something was missing.
- The front grill is plasticky, to say the least. Honda could have made it a bit more sturdy.
- The wheel arches and side cladding were not body coloured. I would have expected that in the top variant.
- The sunroof is exactly how it’s in the Honda City.
They did not have the keys, so could not start the car/ check the ice/ speedometer consoles.
It’s for sure a little different in the looks department compared to other competitors. Not modern but not too run of the mill either.
It will all come down to the pricing. No insider info on the possible pricing yet.
They seem to be ready for deliveries from early September, depending on when you made a booking.
Keyword: Honda Elevate: My initial impressions from a showroom in Hyderabad