Its side profile looks small like that of the Nissan Magnite. But I feel it would be a good option for first-time SUV buyers.
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I have my booking with Dakshin Honda Hosur Road. They never called me to come see the vehicle or for a test drive. However, I had a pleasant experience with Magnum Honda, Kanakapura Road. I got a call to come see the vehicle even though I didn’t have my booking there and I also took a test drive after waiting for 30 mins (maybe because I went almost at closing hours on Saturday, there was not much crowd).
After the test drive, with a heavy heart, I cancelled my Elevate booking.
My reasons to cancel:
- Rear seat width is just not enough for 3 adults, no headrest or seat belt for the middle passenger, hump on the middle seat makes it difficult, shockingly sales team asked me to modify the seat to remove the hump – with all this, Honda audaciously calls it a 5 seater.
- It is not an upgrade from the Duster AMT except for interiors and limited technology
- Wife didn’t like the engine grunt when revved, it was too noisy (she will be with me during most of the road trips, so I have to consider her dislikes as well)
- Side profile looks small, like the Nissan Magnite. Duster looks much bolder and bigger
- 40 ltrs fuel tank means frequent trips to fuel station
- Elevated footwell created even more low under-thigh support
- My left leg (below the knee) was scraping the console which created discomfort while driving
- Some pretty basic things missing: Illuminated windows buttons, better horn, TPMS, sliding driver’s armrest, better designed AC vents
I feel it is good for:
- First-time SUV buyers or those who are upgrading from a hatchback
- Someone who is okay with a 4-seater with Honda’s reliability, sensible features and ease of maintenance
- Relaxed driving, mostly for city usage with occasional highways
It is very good at what it is designed/targeted for, it would have its own customers like the VW twins.
Few cars lined up for delivery:
My next options (Budget: 20L-25L):
- Toyota Hyryder Mild Hybrid (boot is small 373 ltrs – compromise)
- Facelifted Harrier (Max budget)
- XUV700 AX5 D AT (Max budget)
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