Honda Elevate vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Honda Elevate (₹11.80 Lakh – ₹18.40 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹26.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Honda Elevate is more affordable — it starts ₹1.20 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier.
- The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 119 bhp.
- Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Honda Elevate has the bigger boot: 458 litres vs 445 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Elevate or Harrier?
The Honda Elevate is more affordable — it starts ₹1.20 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Elevate vs Harrier — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda Elevate — not yet tested; Tata Harrier — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Elevate or the Harrier?
The Honda Elevate is more affordable — it starts ₹1.20 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 119 bhp. Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.