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Honda Elevate vs Thar ROXX

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Honda

Honda Elevate

4.3Score
Honda Elevate
Price Range

₹11.8 lakh – ₹18.4 lakh

Mileage

15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 11 TrimsOpen model
VS
Mahindra

Thar ROXX

Thar ROXX
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹12.52 lakh – ₹23.53 lakh

Mileage

12.4 - 15.2 km/l

Petrol / Diesel • 21 TrimsOpen model
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The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Honda Elevate takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in lower fuel consumption, equipment density. While Thar ROXX remains a capable contender, Honda Elevate offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Honda Elevate if:

  • No-nonsense buyers wanting Honda Japanese reliability, comfortable suspension tuning, and the biggest boot in the midsize class.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Honda Elevate

Not published

Airbag count not published

Thar ROXX

5-Star Bharat NCAP

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Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Honda Elevate

119.3 bhp @ 6600 rpm

145 Nm @ 4300 rpm

Thar ROXX

162.2 PS

330 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Honda Elevate
Honda Elevate Standout

15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Thar ROXX

12.4 - 15.2 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

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Honda

Honda Elevate

Listed items₹4,45,940
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,75,940
Scheduled maintenance
₹31,000
Stored first-year insurance
₹39,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
36% (₹4.25 lakh)
Mahindra

Thar ROXX

Listed items₹4,34,783
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,34,783
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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Price Delta:₹1.16 lakh(Thar ROXX lower)

VX CVT

Wheelsio Pick

i-VTEC, 1498 cc • CVT • 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹15.39 lakh
Key Highlights:Single-pane Sunroof, 17-inch Diamond Cut Alloys, LaneWatch camera
Detailed Trim Analysis

MX1 RWD Diesel

2184 cc • Manual • 15.2 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹14.23 lakh
Detailed Trim Analysis
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Honda Elevate
Thar ROXX
Engine TypeDiffers
Honda Elevate:1498 cc Petrol
Thar ROXX:1997 cc, 2184 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Honda Elevate:119.3 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Thar ROXX:162.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Honda Elevate:145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Thar ROXX:330 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Honda Elevate:CVT, Manual
Thar ROXX:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Honda Elevate:Petrol
Thar ROXX:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Honda Elevate:15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)
Thar ROXX:12.4 - 15.2 km/l
Honda Elevate
Thar ROXX
SeatingDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Thar ROXX:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Honda Elevate:220 mm (Segment Best)
Thar ROXX:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Honda Elevate:458 Litres (Segment Best)
Thar ROXX:—
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Thar ROXX:57 litres
Body Type
Honda Elevate:SUV
Thar ROXX:SUV
Honda Elevate
Thar ROXX
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Thar ROXX:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Thar ROXX:6
Honda Elevate
Thar ROXX
TouchscreenDiffers
Honda Elevate:10.25-inch Advanced HD Touchscreen Display
Thar ROXX:—
Honda Elevate
Thar ROXX
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Honda Elevate:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Thar ROXX:—
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Honda Elevate:₹5,800
Thar ROXX:—
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Honda Elevate:₹31,000
Thar ROXX:—
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Thar ROXX has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Honda Elevate is not published.
The Honda Elevate has a published mileage of 15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI). The Thar ROXX has a published mileage of 12.4 - 15.2 km/l.
Using published mileage and stored ownership figures, the calculated running cost is ₹4,45,940 for Honda Elevate and ₹4,34,783 for Thar ROXX.
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