The No-nonsense SUV

What better way to truly put the Honda Elevate's driving dynamics to the test than an adventure to Kolli Hills for a pure mountain pass driving experience

- Gaurav Davare

In an age where sport utility vehicles (SUV) are the dominant force, honda took their time to bring out the elevate in India and it looks like it was worth being patient. the SUV has gained attention for being a sensible and solid family SUV without needing to be too flashy, with its elegant design, spacious cabin, and an essential feature list. But what this SUV really prides itself on is that secret honda sauce in the overall driving experience. the problem is, unless you’re on a racetrack, you can’t truly experience that pleasure of driving on city roads. so, to put that claim to the test, the elevate will be my companion on a road trip to Kolli hills.

Situated in the Namakkal district, a six-hour and over 300-kilometre drive to this hill station may be known for its breathtaking landscapes and numerous waterfalls around it. But the highlight is the Karavalli-Kolli hill stretch leading up to the hill station. this road has an elevation of up to 1,200 metres and a whopping 70 hairpin bends; the perfect mountain pass for a driving enthusiast in India and of course put the elevate driving dynamics to the test.

Before we got there, we had to escape the challenges of the everyday urban jungle. Bengaluru, our starting point, fit that challenge to at, full as it is of numerous tight spaces and traffic gridlocks. tackling all that with Honda Elevate was a breeze with impressive nVh levels, comfortable and spacious seats, and absolutely sorted ergonomics. Basic necessities kept me entertained with an easy-to-use 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a premium eight-speaker sound system, and a seven-inch MiD.