Comparing the Specifications News & Top Stories

Comparing the Specifications of the Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, and Tata Curvv

There are now nine models in India’s competitive compact SUV market, including the Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate. Now that the Tata Curvv, an SUV coupe, is expected to join this competitive market, we have contrasted some of its most important Comparing Specifications with our own, beginning with size.

Measurements

DimensionTata CurvvKia SeltosHonda Elevate
Length4308 mm4365 mm4312 mm
Width1810 mm1800 mm1790 mm
Height1630 mm1645 mm^1650 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm2610 mm2650 mm
  • The largest option available here is the Tata Curvv.
  • Out of the three compact SUVs, the Kia Seltos has the greatest total length.
  • In terms of total height and wheelbase, the Honda Elevate surpasses the Curvv by 20 mm and 90 mm, respectively. It also has the largest wheelbase.

Fuel-Powered Drivetrain

SpecificationTata CurvvKia SeltosHonda Elevate
Engine1.2-litre turbo-petrol1.5-litre N/A* petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol1.5-litre N/A* petrol
Power125 PS115 PS/ 160 PS121 PS
Torque225 Nm144 Nm/ 253 Nm145 Nm
Transmission6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT (expected)7-speed DCT, 6-speed MT, CVT/ 6-speed iMT6-speed MT, CVT
  • The petrol engine in this Curvv is the smallest in terms of displacement, but because it is turbocharged, it offers the second-highest torque value out of the three.
  • The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine in the Seltos is the most potent and torque-producing gasoline engine available for small SUVs. Additionally, only Kia offers four different transmission options in addition to a choice of two petrol engines.
  • When comparing the naturally aspirated engines of the Seltos and Elevate, the Honda SUV produces 1 Nm greater torque and more power. The N.A. unit receives the same transmission choices as the Seltos.

Diesel Powertrain

SpecificationTata CurvvKia Seltos
Engine1.5-litre diesel1.5-litre diesel
Power115 PS116 PS
Torque260 Nm250 Nm
Transmission6-speed MT6-speed MT, 6-speed AT
  • Every automaker in this region, except for Honda, offers a diesel engine option for its SUVs.
  • It is known that the 1.5-litre diesel engine from the Nexon will be available with the Curvv. Although the options for its automatic transmission are still unknown, it will have a 6-speed MT.

Highlights of the Features

Tata Curvv (expected)Kia SeltosHonda Elevate
  • Auto-LED headlights
  • LED DRL light bar
  • connected LED taillights
  • 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Connected car tech
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Auto AC
  • Ambient lighting
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Paddle shifters (Auto only)
  • Premium JBL sound system
  • Cruise control
  • 6 airbags
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • 360-degree camera
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • ADAS
  • Auto-LED headlights with DRLs
  • LED front fog lamps
  • LED connected taillights
  • 18-inch gloss-black alloy wheels
  • Leatherette upholstery
  • 8-way power-adjustable driver seat
  • Ambient lighting
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen
  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
  • Heads-up display
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Dual-zone AC
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Paddle shifters
  • Air purifier
  • Cruise control
  • 8-speaker Bose sound system
  • Connected car tech
  • ADAS
  • 6 airbags
  • 360-degree camera
  • Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
  • TPMS
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • ESC
  • Auto-LED headlights with LED DRLs
  • LED taillights
  • 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
  • Leatherette upholstery
  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen
  • Semi-digital instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT
  • Connected car tech
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Sunroof
  • Auto AC
  • Push-button start/stop
  • Cruise control
  • 8-speaker sound system
  • ADAS
  • 6 airbags
  • LaneWatch camera
  • Electronic stability control
  • Reversing camera
  • The Kia Seltos is the best option for individuals seeking to get the most feature-rich SUV offered. Segment-leading features including dual-integrated 10.25-inch screens, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, and dual-zone air conditioning are all included by Kia.
  • Tata has not yet disclosed the Curvv’s full feature list, but it is anticipated to be a feature-rich product as well. We think the Harrier-Safari combination will equip it with high-end amenities including a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), and a panoramic sunroof.
  • Despite having a 10.25-inch touchscreen and ADAS, the Honda Elevate lacks high-end features like a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and a fully digital driver’s display, which is available on its rivals here.

Price

 Tata Curvv (expected)Kia SeltosHonda Elevate
Price range (ex-showroom)Rs 10.50 lakh to Rs 17 lakh10.90 lakh to 20.30 lakh rupeesRs 11.58 lakh to Rs 16.20 lakh

Although the Tata Curvv has not yet been released, we anticipate that it will have a competitive starting price to draw buyers in the competitive small SUV market. Its diesel versions are also anticipated to be significantly less expensive than the top-spec Seltos. Of the three, the Honda Elevate has the most expensive starting price, but the Kia SUV’s top-spec model is more than Rs 20 lakh.

Maruti Grand Vitara Surpassed Hyundai Creta & Kia Seltos News & Top Stories

January 2024 saw the Maruti Grand Vitara overtake the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos as the best-selling compact SUV

India saw sales of over 46,000 compact SUVs in January, with a growth rate of more than 12 percent month over month (MoM) for this segment. The Maruti Grand Vitara was the best-selling compact SUV in its class, with the Hyundai Creta coming in second. Let us now examine the sales figures for every small SUV in the previous month Maruti Grand Surpassed Hyundai.

Compact SUVs & crossovers
January 2024December 2023MoM GrowthMarket share current(%)Market share (% last year)YoY mkt share (%)Average sales (6 months)
Maruti Grand Vitara13438698892.328.7623.944.829732
Hyundai Creta13212924342.9428.2741.55-13.2812458
Kia Seltos63919957-35.8113.6728.93-15.2610833
Toyota Hyryder5543497611.3911.8611.590.273880
Honda Elevate458643764.799.8109.813766
Volkswagen Taigun12752456-48.082.724.02-1.31981
Skoda Kushaq10822485-56.452.315.56-3.252317
MG Astor96682117.662.062.64-0.58868
Citroen C3 Aircross231339-31.850.4900.4998
Total467244164112.299.95

Principal Learnings

January 2024 saw nearly 13,400 Maruti Grand Vitaras sold, making it the best-selling compact SUV. Along with having the greatest market share in the class, the Grand Vitara has also shown the greatest MoM increase of 92% Maruti Grand Surpassed Hyundai.

 Hyundai Creta

  • Hyundai’s Creta, which retailed 13,212 units in January, is the only SUV to surpass the 10,000 unit sales milestone, having previously only gone past the Grand Vitara. Even though monthly sales increased by almost 43%, Creta’s market share fell by more than 13% on an annual basis.
  • Only about 6,400 people purchased Kia Seltos in January 2024, a decrease of almost 3,500 units from December 2023. Sales of the car rapidly declined. Compared to the previous six months’ average sales, its January 2024 sales were about 4,500 units lower.
  • With more than 5,543 sold, the Toyota Hyryder, the stablemate of the Maruti Grand Vitara, ranked fourth in the sales chart. Over 11 percent gain in MoM was recorded by the Toyota SUV.

 Honda Elevate

  • Sales of the Honda Elevate saw a MoM gain of more than 4.5 percent in January 2024, with over 4,500 units sold. Honda’s all-new Elevate was introduced in September 2023, and as of right now, it has a 9.8% market share.
  • In January 2024, sales of the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq saw MoM losses of approximately 56% and 48%, respectively. Last month, the Taigun and Kushaq sold more than 2,300 units combined.

 MG Astor

  • MG Astor’s monthly sales have increased slightly, by about 18%, but they are still not enough to surpass 1,000 units sold.
  • With 231 sales in January 2024, the Citroen C3 Aircross continues to be the least popular model in the segment.