The Honda Elevate scored an impressive 176.23 out of a possible 193.8 points, securing a 90% overall safety rating. The crash test results speak volumes about the quality and engineering that has gone into designing this SUV.
Key safety scores include:
- Preventive Safety: 95% (82.22 out of 85.8 points)
- Collision Safety: 86% (86.01 out of 100 points)
- Occupant Protection: 57.73 points
- Pedestrian Safety: 28.28 points
The car performed superbly in various classes of crash testing. It recorded 96% protection for the driver and 88% protection for the rear passenger in the full frontal impact test. In the front offset test, it registered 86.9% protection for the driver while receiving a perfect 100% protection for the rear passenger. The SUV also received top marks in the side impact test.
Even in pedestrian safety, often a challenging area for SUVs, the Honda Elevate performed well with 2.91 out of 4 for head protection and a full 4 out of 4 for leg protection.
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Premium Design with Safety at Its Core
Launched in India in 2023, the Honda Elevate has quickly positioned itself as a strong contender in the competitive mid-size SUV segment. It competes with popular models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
Key features include:
- 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine
- LED headlamps and taillights
- Electric sunroof
- Six airbags
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Honda Sensing ADAS suite, which includes:
- Lane keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Collision mitigation braking system
The model’s blend of styling, technology, and now its globally recognised safety, makes it a compelling choice for both Indian and international buyers.
A New Chapter for Indian Manufacturing
The Honda Elevate safety rating is not just a figure—it's an acknowledgment of India's increasing capabilities in auto innovation, safety engineering, and international manufacturing standards. For Honda, this also reflects the confidence the company has in its Indian manufacturing plants to produce products good enough for the Japanese market.
As India-made automobiles gain international credibility, this might pave the way for more automobiles to be shipped out of Indian factories in the future.
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