Honda Elevate vs Nissan Tekton vs Skoda Kushaq (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 Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Skoda Kushaq if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.8 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Honda Elevate | Nissan Tekton | Skoda Kushaq |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh | ₹10.50 Lakh – ₹18.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol | 1.0L turbo-petrol (T160) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (T280) | 1.0L & 1.5L TSI turbo-petrol |
| Max power | 119 bhp | 160 bhp | 148 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | Manual, DCT | Manual, Torque Converter AT, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–17 kmpl | 17.8-19.4 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) | 17.7-19.8 kmpl (ARAI) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 458 L | 518 L | 385 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 →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 →Skoda Kushaq in short
The Kushaq was the first product of Skoda's India 2.0 programme and remains the keen driver's alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. Its European-tuned chassis and strong TSI engines set the segment's dynamic benchmark, and a five-star Global NCAP score underlines its solid build. It counters feature-heavy rivals with substance over gadget count.
Full Kushaq prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Elevate vs Tekton vs Kushaq — 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 Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Skoda Kushaq if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.8 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Elevate, Tekton, Kushaq?
The Nissan Tekton starts lowest at ₹10.49 Lakh, against ₹10.50 Lakh for the Kushaq and ₹11.99 Lakh for the Elevate (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Honda Elevate: not yet NCAP-tested; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars; Skoda Kushaq: 5 stars.