Honda Elevate Facelift vs Kia Seltos: Both Honda Elevate facelift and Kia Seltos are strong contenders in the midsize SUV segment. Honda launched the facelift version of the Elevate this month, with prices starting from ₹ 11.80 lakh to ₹ 18.40 lakh (ex-showroom). Whereas the price of Kia Seltos starts from around ₹ 10.99-11 lakh and reaches above ₹ 21 lakh in the top variant. The Elevate facelift adds updated looks, new features and an improved safety package, while the engine remains the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol.
Seltos offers more options and features with three engine options (NA petrol, turbo petrol and diesel). Both cars offer space, comfort and technology for family use, but the choice may differ depending on budget, driving style and features. Let us know which one would be right to buy in terms of design to engine performance?
Design and dimensions
The Elevate facelift gets a new bold mesh grille at the front, segmented LED DRL strip and revised bumper. Connected LED tail lamps have been added at the rear. It is 4312 mm long, 1790 mm wide and 1650 mm high, wheelbase is 2650 mm and ground clearance is 220 mm. Seltos is longer (4460 mm) and wider (1830 mm) with a more modern and aggressive look, wheelbase is 2690 mm. Seltos is considered more premium and sporty looking.
Cabin and Comfort
The Elevate features an updated dual-tone theme, soft-touch materials and ambient lighting. The top variant gets powered front seats (driver 8-way, passenger 4-way), front-rear ventilated seats (segment-first rear ventilation) and PM 2.5 filter. Boot space is 458 litres. The Seltos has a larger 12.3-inch dual screen, better finishes, a panoramic sunroof and a more premium feel. The boot is approximately 447 litres. Space is good in both, but Seltos feels slightly more spacious.
Features
The Elevate gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 360-degree camera, wireless charger, sunroof and Honda Connect. The Seltos comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen + digital cluster, Bose sound system, panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers and more connected features. Seltos is ahead in technology and luxury features.
Safety
6 airbags are standard in both. The Elevate gets Honda Sensing Level-2 ADAS (adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto emergency braking), 360-degree camera, front-rear parking sensors, EPB and rear disc brakes (on CVT). The Seltos gets a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating (adult 31.70/32, child 45/49) and comes with Level-2 ADAS (camera+radar), 360-camera and more advanced safety assists.
Engine and Mileage
The Elevate only has a 1.5-litre NA petrol (121 PS, 145 Nm) engine, which will be available with 6-speed MT or CVT. Mileage claimed is 15.31 km/l (MT) and 16.61 km/l (CVT). The Seltos has 1.5 NA petrol (115 PS), 1.5 turbo petrol (160 PS) and 1.5 diesel (116 PS) options. Mileage is up to 16.5 km/l in NA petrol, 17.5 km/l in turbo DCT and 19.4 km/l in diesel MT. Seltos is ahead in performance and options and Elevate will be stronger in refinement.
