Honda Elevate vs HyCreta undai : The mid-size SUV segment takes one of the finest forms in India in 2025, and out of the several, Honda Elevate and Hyundai Creta stand out. With a brand that has been Indian buyers’ favourite for ages, the newer Honda Elevate seems to give truly tough competition with its bold design and trusted Honda. So, in case your mid-size SUV is going to be bought this year, which one will it be?
Design and Looks
The Honda Elevate offers some strong, boxy SUV design that looks bold with a more rugged personality. It has a tall stance with a wider radiator grill providing a good road presence. On the other hand, the facelifted version of the Hyundai Creta, launched in 2024, boasts modern and urban looks with sharp LED lights and a premium feel to it. In styling, Creta comes across as more modern, while Elevate looks brawny.
Interior and Features
Cabin features-wise, the Hyundai Creta takes the cake. It has a large 10.25-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, and even ADAS. The Elevate, on the other hand, is more practical and neat. It comes with an 8-speaker sound system, sunroof, and Honda’s nice smooth infotainment system. If you are on the feature run, then Creta leads.
Engine and Performance
Honda Elevate gets a trustworthy and peaky 1.5L i-VTEC petrol motor, smooth and over-refined by choice. It comes with both manual and CVT auto options. The Hyundai Creta, on the other hand, offers more: petrol, turbo petrol, and diesel engines with manual, IVT, and DCT options. If it’s power and variety you are looking for, then Creta gives more options.
Safety and Comfort
Both SUVs get 6 airbags (standard on top variants), ABS, ESC, and rear-view cameras. The Hyundai clinches more advanced safety tech with ADAS on the top models. In terms of ride comfort, both easily glide through city potholes, with the Elevate feeling a touch better on the bumpier roads owing to its suspension tuning.
Price and Value
Honda Elevate in 2025 starts at around ₹11 lakh, while Hyundai Creta starts slightly higher, from ₹11.5 lakh. But with the extra features, Creta justifies its price.
If you are looking for a simple, rugged, and reliable SUV, go with the Honda Elevate. But if you want something that is packed full of features and gives you a very modern and techy driving experience, then you should go for the Hyundai Creta. Both are fantastic in their own right-depends on what features you value more.