Honda Elevate vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
Honda Elevate (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh) and Nissan Tekton (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate.
- The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 119 bhp.
- The Nissan Tekton is more efficient on paper — up to 19.4 kmpl vs 17 kmpl.
- Only the Nissan Tekton has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Nissan Tekton has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 458 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Honda Elevate | Nissan Tekton |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol | 1.0L turbo-petrol (T160) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (T280) |
| Max power | 119 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–17 kmpl | 17.8-19.4 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 458 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 Elevateprices & 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 Tektonprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Elevate or Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Elevate vs Tekton — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda Elevate — not yet tested; Nissan Tekton — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Elevate or the Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 119 bhp. The Nissan Tekton is more efficient on paper — up to 19.4 kmpl vs 17 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.