Sunny South African SUV
The compact family crossover market has become one of the busiest automotive market segments in the country. The latest entrant into this segment is Honda's new Elevate. This new crossover SUV is a combination of tech, features and thrifty fitment, that balances what consumers want and can afford.
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It becomes easy to forget that every extra piece of tech and feature will, at the end of the day, add rands to the selling price. The Honda Elevate has quite a lot to offer car buyers but does it have the sunroof that many SA consumers seek?
Honda Elevate colours and price guide
The Honda Elevate is available in two derivatives, namely the Comfort and Elegance. Both models are powered by a 1.5l petrol engine with either a manual or CVT transmission. There is no diesel option. The only choice consumers will have is between the manual gearbox or CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) - Lawrence Minnie
Let the light shine
The costs associated with having a sunroof fitted to a vehicle often make them an unattractive option on budget oreinted vehciles. The Honda Elevate is not equipped with a sunroof. These types of features are usually reserved for higher-end models where costs are less of a prohibitive decision point.