Is the Honda Elevate a petrol or a diesel?

Honda's latest offering in the SUV body style segment is a well-balanced mix of style, tech and frugality, but what will you find under the bonnet?

Lawrence Minnie

1 Mar 2024 · 11:52Buying a Car1 min read

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Fuel of choice

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.

With diesel and petrol costs almost balancing out, the question of which is better at the moment is up in the air, automakers are also moving away from the fossil fuel that has become a dirty word in manufacturing. With that being said, is the new Honda Elevate powered by diesel or petrol?

Honda Elevate colours and price guide

Which Dino-juice

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)

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Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more