Honda Elevate vs Hyundai Creta : Mid-size SUVs are the most active segment in India right now, with everyone talking about two names-the Honda Elevate and the Hyundai Creta. The Creta by Hyundai has ruled the crowd for years, while the all-new Elevate has made its entry into the game by Honda trying to shake things up. Planning to buy an SUV between ₹15 lakh, which is stylish, practical, and feature-rich? Well, this comparison should help you choose between the two.
Design and Looks
The bold and upright styling of the Honda Elevate speaks volumes. It has a tall bonnet, which comes with a wide grille and boxy styling, and hence it has a very strong road presence. To be honest, it resembles more of a traditional SUV, which most Indian buyers might prefer. Hyundai Creta, on the contrary, is modern and sporty.
The facelifted version of creta in 2024, has really sharpened out with LED DRLs, new grille, and edgy styling. Thus, if you like the classic SUV look, Elevate is your choice. But if you want a really modern and stylish design, Creta wins.
Interior and Features
The interiors of the Hyundai Creta boast of more tech and comfort. A large touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster with some space in between, the cabin has a panoramic sunroof, while ventilated seats, a wireless charger, and ADAS, a premium Bose sound system (in top variants), along with many more features, are included in the topmost variants of the car. The Honda Elevate boasts of cab interiors: very spacious, practical, 10.25-inches of infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play, sunroof, and leather seats but misses out on premium features like ADAS and ventilated seats.
Engine and Driving Performance
These two SUVs come under the petrol engine segment that ranges from ₹15 Lakh. The engine of the Honda Elevate is from i-VTEC with a displacement of 1.5L, which gave smooth and reliable performance. Most ideal for city cruising and long highway drive. The Hyundai Creta has a wider choice of its engines-1.5L petrol, turbo-petrol (costlier) and their own range. On the score of driving feel, Creta’s suspension is tuned more for comfort while Elevate provides a balanced ride.
If stylish, tech-loaded, and feature-rich SUV are your requirements, then there is no competition for Hyundai Creta, better than the other SUV. This vehicle feels a lot premium, giving better value at its top-end. On the other hand, for someone walking into a solid, no-frills SUV, built on Honda reliability and old-school SUV looks, the Honda Elevate is a strong and practical contender.