Honda Elevate vs Kia Seltos : The mid-size SUVs are currently trending the most in India and of the options, the Honda Elevate and Kia Seltos are two names that pop up often. While Honda has made its debut in 2023, Kia’s Seltos has already created quite a stir in the segment. Whether you are hunting for a premium SUV around ₹12-18 lakh or are in the market for one, it might be hard choosing between the two. So let’s pit them against each other in detail via design, features, performance, and value for money to figure out which one suits you the most.
The first is design. The Honda Elevate comes with bold and muscular looks that have a wide grille with an upright stance and boxy proportions. It has a very SUV-like appearance with excellent road presence. The other contender is the Kia Seltos, which looks more stylish and modern, has sleek LED lights, a sportier front fascia, and sharp character lines. So if you’re of the mind to get a rugged design, the Elevate is for you. But if you like a more urban and premium look, the Seltos wins.
For interiors and features, however, the Kia Seltos has it all over its competition. It includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, ADAS in top variants, and an overall upscale feel. A simpler but practical interior houses an 8-inch touchscreen, a single-pane sunroof, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a cleaner layout in the Honda Elevate. So if features matter more to you, the Seltos offers better value.
Both SUVs get that standard 1.5-liter petrol engine, but performance really varies between the two engines. While Honda’s engine is naturally aspirated and gives a smooth, fine power delivery for city driving and calm highway drives, the Kia also offers a 1.5-litre petrol, but one with more options in terms of gearboxes and a turbo-petrol model for those who want to go beyond the normal performance. Mileage-wise, both the cars provide around 16-18 km/l, depending on driving style. For more thrills behind the wheel, go for the Seltos turbo.
The Elevate price starts lower than the Seltos and provides a roomy cabin alongside Honda’s reliability but, for slightly overextending the budget, Seltos delivers more value for money. If you are looking for a solid, practical SUV without much gadgetry and with good comfort, choose the Honda Elevate. If ascendency in tech, better design, and more muscular engines are what you’re about, then the Kia Seltos works for you. Both are great, but your choice will depend on whether you prefer simplicity or sophistication.