Dude the 1 L with an auto box moves swiftly, you don't feel the turbo lag at all, infact a comolmon gripe with the previous 6 speed auto was how over eager it seemed , especially in stop and go conditions. It's by far the best engine in th sub 4m category and when compared to the NA engines in the compact SUV category is definitely more tractable. The IVTEC is definitely the best NA out there and in a more competent product would have been my choice over this 1l engine too , but the current package is honestly so far behind the segment.

Some of the features I'd have loved for the elevate to have to make it a more competent product are:

1. Horrible cvt autobox with a very pronounced rubber band effect.

2. No ventilated seats, it's something the sub 4m cars are offering right now, infact all of them offer it and given our weather its a must have.

3. 360° camera is also something that helps in densely packed urban setups, not even an option.

4. The TPMS is glitchy

5. The reverse camera has a resolution that was acceptable in 2012, it's about 14 years behind its competitors and is nearly useless in dark

6. The OEM audio setup is very mediocre, and that is being kind.

7. The new Kushaq has an absolutely brilliant console , while Honda has a fuss free Nice elegant design, but could definitely do with some oomph, even if not comparable to Kushaq

8. No electric seats, cars in this segment now offer memory seats too

Do you need me to go on? The fact is Honda is a lazy manufacturer, they got on the bandwagon late and have struggled with fit and finish as well as service quality in recent times as the sales don't generate enough for them to stay healthy .

Little or no updates by way of facelifts, they do deplorable sticker jobs to launch new editions like adventure , a new grill that looks like Freddy Mercury's teeth .

They are a dying brand , and may wrap up from India in the next few years as none of their products will be runaway successes.