The latest car to join our fleet is the Honda Elevate and, incidentally, it is the only Honda SUV that is currently on sale in India. We have the top-of-the-line model that uses a seven-step continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Our initial observations are that this car has everything we look for in a support car for our photo shoot assignments. It is spacious, comfortable, rides well, and is easy to drive. Of course, it would have been great had a diesel engine been on offer.
Over the coming months, there is a lot to look forward to because we have a few long drives planned and many photo shoots scheduled in our calendar. Should there be something specific you would like to know, do write to us and we shall be happy to answer your queries in the upcoming long-term test reports.
Edit: 20-11-2024
Driven: 8,900 km
Like: Comfort, ride quality
Dislike: Road noise
The Honda Elevate has served us well for the past few months and, among its many duties, the role it played as a support car on our photography shoots stood out the most for me. Comfort, ride quality, smooth response, and space are among the principal traits we look for in a support car and the Honda Elevate performed up to expectations on all counts.
We prefer shooting at quiet locations out of town and the roads leading to such places are not always in good repair. The Elevate’s ride quality kept the crew comfortable on our long drives and contributed to keeping the car stable as I clicked pictures on the move. Furthermore, there was ample space in the car for our staff and equipment. In more ways than one, the Elevate ticked multiple boxes with regard to what we have come to expect of an SUV. The only thing we felt needed improvement was the road noise.
Story: Sanjay Raikar
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