Honda Elevate SV Variant Analysis: Should You Even Consider The Base-spec Variant?

Modified On Sep 12, 2023 12:12 PM By Rohit for Honda Elevate

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The Honda Elevate’s entry-level variant packs just the basic equipment, skipping even an infotainment system

Honda Elevate SV variant

The Honda Elevate, the newest compact SUV on the block, is being sold in four broad variants: SV, V, VX and ZX. It gets just one petrol engine with both manual and automatic transmission options. That said, its base variant only gets the petrol-manual combination. So is it worth considering on a tight budget?

Variant	1.5-litre MT	1.5-litre CVT
SV	Rs 11 lakh	–
V	Rs 12.11 lakh	Rs 13.21 lakh
Difference	Rs 1.11 lakh	Rs 2.21 lakh

Why Consider The Elevate SV?

Honda Elevate SV variant push-button start/stop

The Elevate SV gets more than just the basics, while also having useful touches such as all-LED lighting with DRLs, height-adjustable driver seat, keyless entry, push-button start/stop and all power windows. It covers just the basics of safety equipment like dual front airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), 3-point seatbelts for all five passengers, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. All these features also make it our recommended variant on a tight budget if you’re keen on a modern Honda SUV and intend to accessorise it later on.

Here’s what it offers:

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	LED projector headlights with LED DRLs LED taillights Body coloured ORVMs	Black and beige cabin theme Fabric upholstery Front centre armrest	Keyless entry Push-button start/stop Electrically adjustable ORVMs Height-adjustable driver seat Day-night IRVM	Voice recognition	Dual front airbags 3-point seatbelts for all passengers ISOFIX child seat anchorages
Other features	16-inch steel wheels ORVM-mounted turn indicator Chrome garnish on the grille	Dark grey finish for inside door handles	Auto AC with rear vents PM2.5 air filter Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Steering-mounted controls	N.A.	Electronic stability control (ESC) Hill-start assist Traction control
Upgrade to V if you want	16-inch steel wheels with covers	Dark grey finish on door pads and around the AC vents Silver finish for climate control knobs	Remote engine start (CVT only) Paddle shifters (CVT only)	8-inch touchscreen Connected car tech Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	Rear defogger Reversing camera with guidelines

Honda Elevate SV variant cabin

Why Skip The Elevate SV?

While Honda has provided the Elevate’s entry-level variant with more than basic comfort and safety features, it still misses out on some useful and essential items such as an infotainment system and a reversing camera. While these and a few more convenience features are available on the next-in-line V variant, the main reason to pick it would be if you want the most affordable automatic option for the Elevate, at a premium of over Rs 2 lakh.

Variant	Verdict
SV	Our variant of choice if you wish to buy the petrol-MT option. Accessorise it and skip upgrading to the V variant.
V	Only pick if you want the Elevate with an automatic gearbox on a budget. Else, go to the next variant.
VX	Gets a lot more tech at a justifiable premium. Can be skipped if you want the full premium Honda experience.
ZX	Pick it for a better cabin experience, more tech, safety features and dual-tone paint option.