
Should you wait for Honda Elevate launch which is happening next month or just go ahead and buy Tata Harrier? Let’s do a quick comparison of these two SUVs to find that out!
Honda Elevate vs Tata Harrier – Engine Specifications
Honda Elevate | ||
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Engine | 1.5-litre NA Petrol | 1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle petrol-hybrid |
Displacement | 1498cc | 1498cc |
Power | 119.35 bhp | 122.57 bhp |
Torque | 145 Nm | 253 Nm |
Transmission Type | 6-speed MT, CVT | e-CVT |
The Upcoming Honda Elevate will have the same engine options as the Honda City as it’s based on the City. The Honda Elevate is powered by 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which produces 119.35 bhp and 145 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual Transmission and CVT Transmission. The petrol-hybrid is powered by 1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle petrol-hybrid which produces 122.57 bhp and 253 Nm of torque paired to eCVT Transmission.
Tata Harrier | |
Engine | 2.0-litre Kryotec Turbocharged diesel |
Displacement | 1956ccc |
Power | 167.67 bhp |
Torque | 350 Nm |
Transmission Type | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
Fuel Efficiency | 16.35 km/l – MT 14.6 km/l – AT |
While we’ve no idea if there will be a turbocharged engine for the Honda Elevate, the Harrier however has a turbocharged diesel engine. The Harrier’s 2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel engine pumps out 167.67 bhp and 350 Nm of torque, and drives the front wheels via a 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearboc with 14.6 km/l fuel efficiency and 16.35 km/l on Manual.
Honda Elevate vs Tata Harrier – Features
Features | Honda Elevate | Tata Harrier |
Headlamps | LED | LED |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel size & Tyre | 17-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
AC | Auto | Auto |
Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
Instrument cluster | Digital | Digital |
Infotainment System | 8-inch | 10.25-inch |
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Wireless charger | Yes | Yes |
Ventilated Seats | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Front Passenger |
Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
Sound System | 8-speaker premium surround sound system | 9-speaker JBL sound system |
Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to features, we’ve no confirmation on what features will be available in Honda Elevate, but we know that majority of these features will be there in the Elevate as it’s based on the City. However, we expect the Elevate to have 8-speaker premium surround sound system instead of the 9-speaker JBL sound system the Harrier has. Also, it might’ve have 8-inch infotainment system instead of the 10.25-inch infotainment system in Harrier.
Safety Features | Honda Elevate | Tata Harrier |
Airbags | Six airbags | Six airbags |
Camera | 360-degree camera | 360-degree camera |
Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
ADAS | Level 2 | Level 2 |
TPMS | Yes | Yes |
Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
Even when it comes to safety features, we expect the Honda Elevate safety features to be the same as the Harrier, 360-degree camera, ADAS with Level 2 features, six airbags, etc.
Honda Elevate vs Tata Harrier – Price
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Honda Elevate | Expected Rs. 12 lakh – Rs. 19 lakh |
Tata Harrier | Rs. 14.99 lakh – Rs. 24.06 lakh |
The Tata Harrier it starts at Rs. 14.99 lakh for the base ‘XE’ variant and goes up to Rs. 24.06 lakh for the top XZA+ (O) Red Dark Edition and as for the Honda Elevate it is expected to be priced at Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 19 lakh.
Next month, Honda will be launching the Elevate SUV that will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Since only a month is left for the Elevate to be revealed, it is better to wait than making a rushed decision otherwise you can buy the Harrier since it is a 7-seater configuration.