Honda Elevate vs MG Astor vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Honda Elevate as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Honda Elevate | MG Astor | Nissan Tekton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh | ₹10.00 Lakh – ₹17.50 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol | 1.5L petrol / 1.3L turbo-petrol | 1.0L turbo-petrol (T160) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (T280) |
| Max power | 119 bhp | 138 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | Manual, CVT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–17 kmpl | 13.2-14.8 kmpl (ARAI) | 17.8-19.4 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 458 L | 488 L | 518 L |
Honda Elevate in short
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Full Elevate prices & variants →MG Astor in short
The MG Astor is the petrol sibling of the ZS EV and takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara in the fiercely contested midsize SUV space. It stands out with Level 2 ADAS, a talking AI assistant on the dashboard and a plush red-leather cabin option. Sharp pricing keeps it relevant against newer rivals.
Full Astor prices & variants →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tekton prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Elevate vs Astor vs Tekton — which should I buy?
Pick the Honda Elevate as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Elevate, Astor, Tekton?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹10.00 Lakh, against ₹10.49 Lakh for the Tekton and ₹11.99 Lakh for the Elevate (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Honda Elevate: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars.