Honda Elevate vs Creta vs Seltos vs Grand Vitara vs Hyryder vs Kushaq vs Taigun vs Astor Comparo

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The Motoroctane comparison includes various SUV models like Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Vitaraa, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, and Skoda Kushaq, analyzing features, pricing, and performance across different criteria. Each SUV offers unique characteristics, with differences in pricing, features, interior quality, and driving experiences, catering to different preferences and needs in the market.

Insights

  • Pricing of cars in the range of 13-23.5 lakhs, with Hyundai Elevate being the most affordable.
  • Honda Elevate offers the largest boot space, while MG Astor has the smallest.
  • Seltos boasts one of the best 360° cameras in its category, with good usability and minimal graininess at night, making parking easy.

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Compact SUV Comparison: Taigun, Vitaraa, Creta, Astor

  • Comparison of Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Vitaraa, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, and Skoda Kushaq by Motoroctane
  • Testing criteria include seating capacity in the 2nd row, boot space, music system, and headlight performance
  • Pricing of cars in the range of 13-23.5 lakhs, with Hyundai Elevate being the most affordable
  • Advice on purchasing insurance independently to save up to 36,000 rupees
  • All cars feature 17-inch wheels, LED headlamps, and regular wipers except for MG Astor with Aero Twin wipers
  • Key features vary among cars, with Kia Seltos and MG Astor having the most stylish keys
  • Honda Elevate offers the largest boot space, while MG Astor has the smallest
  • Spare tires in most cars are smaller, except for Hyryder and Vitaraa which have full-size spares
  • Ground clearance ranges from 182mm in MG Astor to 220mm in Honda Elevate
  • Interior quality and comfort vary, with Honda Elevate having soft leathery materials and comfortable seats, while Kia Seltos offers a long list of features and safety measures
  • Hyundai Creta stands out for its simplistic yet timeless interior design, comfortable seats, and good balance between softness and firmness.

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Comparing SUVs: Creta, Kushaq, Taigun, Vitaraa, Astor

  • Creta offers a lot of comfort due to the firmness of its seats and a variety of features.
  • The base variant of Creta lacks many features, making it less appealing at its price point.
  • Creta's unique feature is rear passenger headrests, not found in other cars in its category.
  • Missing features in Creta include the absence of a turbo petrol engine and ADAS.
  • Skoda Kushaq boasts a 5-star safety rating and offers unique features like clever storage solutions.
  • Volkswagen Taigun prioritizes comfort with firm seats and excellent side bolstering.
  • Taigun lacks a 360 camera and has room for improvement in its music system.
  • Maruti Grand Vitaraa shares similarities with Toyota Hyryder, offering decent interiors and comfortable seats.
  • Grand Vitaraa stands out with all-wheel drive and strong hybrid technology not common in its category.
  • MG Astor impresses with premium interiors, comfortable seats, and features like AI assist and four disc brakes.

26:07

"360° Cameras: Quality and Performance Comparison"

  • Elevate offers a reverse camera, lacking a 360° view, with average quality and no dynamic turn option, especially at night, not impressive for its price point.
  • Seltos boasts one of the best 360° cameras in its category, with good usability and minimal graininess at night, making parking easy.
  • Creta features only a reverse camera, missing the 360° option, but offers a good camera quality with minimal graininess at night.
  • Kushaq presents a basic camera for its price, lacking the power and performance that would require a better camera.
  • Taigun provides a decent overall camera quality, maintaining consistency at night with minimal graininess, though not exceptional for its price.
  • Hyryder includes a 360° camera, offering excellent daytime use but showing lower quality at night compared to its competitors.
  • Vitaraa's camera quality is average during the day but reveals significant graininess at night, affecting its overall performance.
  • MG Astor's camera quality requires an update, lacking satisfaction both during the day and at night, not justifying its price.
  • Elevate's interior accommodates one 1-litre bottle in the front door pad, with a spacious glove box and adequate storage, including cup holders and smartphone space.
  • Seltos provides ample space for a 1-litre bottle in the door pad, a cooled glove box, and storage behind the seat, along with cup holders and smartphone storage.
  • Elevate offers two 1-litre bottle spaces in the front door pad, a decent glove box, deep armrest, cup holders, and key storage, with similar rear door pad features and cup holders.
  • Elevate includes two USB charging ports, a 12V charging port, and a wireless charging port in the front, with a 12V charging port in the rear.
  • Seltos features two Type-C charging ports, a wireless charger, and two USB and 12V USB charging ports, with two Type-C charging ports in the rear.
  • Elevate's driving experience with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and CVT gearbox offers easy acceleration, good performance in city and highway driving, and exceptional visibility of the bonnet edges.
  • Seltos offers three engine options, including a new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with improved performance, suitable for those seeking outright performance, with a quiet diesel engine similar to Creta's.

39:46

Compact SUVs: Performance and Comfort Comparison

  • The Seltos has been softened, improving driving experience on bad roads and handling, allowing for high-speed driving up to 120-150 kmph with stability and comfort.
  • Transitioning from a smaller car to the Seltos is easy due to its comfortable feel, good handling, and visibility with thin A-pillars.
  • The Creta offers a 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine, with good pick-up and drive quality, especially suitable for city and highway driving without frequent gear shifts.
  • The Creta's ride quality is soft, making it comfortable but slightly uncomfortable on bad roads, with good handling and visibility.
  • The Skoda Kushaq provides a choice between a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, offering good performance and exceptional ride quality and handling.
  • Skoda's steering wheel provides better feedback compared to VW, with a good balance of ride and handling, making it suitable for Indian road conditions.
  • The Taigun offers a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, with the 1.5-litre engine providing more power and seamless acceleration, while the 1.0-litre engine is suitable for city driving.
  • The Taigun's suspension is stiffer, enhancing handling but slightly compromising ride quality, with light steering and a crossover-like seating feel.
  • The Highrider offers a 1.5-litre non-turbo Maruti engine and a 1.5-litre hybrid Toyota engine, with the hybrid engine providing quick acceleration and smooth driving, suitable for city and highway driving.
  • The Highrider's Maruti engine offers good pick-up in the city but struggles at higher speeds, while the hybrid engine delivers fast acceleration and good ride quality, with slightly thick A-pillars affecting visibility on winding roads.

52:38

Comparing Maruti and Toyota SUV Engines

  • Maruti's 1.5-litre petrol engine is used in Ertiga, Brezza, and Ciaz, available with 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
  • The Maruti engine is comfortable and quiet for city driving but struggles at higher speeds on highways.
  • Toyota's 1.5-litre hybrid engine offers good performance, quick pickup, and linear driving experience, ideal for highway driving with good mileage.
  • The Toyota hybrid engine is suitable for frequent highway driving and offers a comfortable ride with good handling.
  • The Astor offers a choice between a 1.5-litre non-turbo and a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, each catering to different driving needs.
  • The non-turbo engine is suitable for city driving and moderate highway speeds, while the turbo engine is better for high-speed highway driving.
  • The Astor prioritizes comfort over performance, providing a soft ride and decent handling, not ideal for enthusiasts seeking high performance.
  • Astor's fuel efficiency varies based on driving conditions, with the turbo petrol engine offering better efficiency at higher speeds.
  • Braking performance varies across different SUV models, with Kushaq and Taigun offering high confidence, while Hyryder and Vitaraa are average.
  • Ride quality differs among SUVs, with Kushaq having one of the best, while Taigun is slightly stiffer, and Hyryder and Vitaraa are average.

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