A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Elevate starts ZAR 499900 cheaperALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · Elevate from ZAR 369,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Engine Power
85
119
Torque
250
145
Engine Size
1493
1498
Claimed Mileage
5.9
16.0
Ground Clearance
200 mm
220
Boot Space
180
458
Airbags
Not Available
6
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
1240
Seating Capacity
7
5
Warranty
5
3
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Elevate has a slight advantage, but ALCAZAR remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
ALCAZAR
+5 pts
Efficiency
Elevate
+29 pts
Safety
Elevate
+54 pts
Practicality
Elevate
+2 pts
Ownership
ALCAZAR
+14 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
ALCAZAR
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway Driving
🏆 Overall Winner
Elevate
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
ALCAZAR
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Elevate
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Built on Honda’s latest compact SUV platform with improved safety and structural strength
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Recently introduced model with latest design language and modern features
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Black
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Ground Clearance
200 mm
220 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2650 mm
Length
4560 mm
4312 mm
Width
1800 mm
1790 mm
Height
1710 mm
1650 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
1240 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
1680 kg
Seating Capacity
7
5
Boot Space
180 l
458 l
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
1200 kg
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
458 l
Number of Doors
5
5
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
180 l
458 l
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
1680 kg
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
200 mm
220 mm
Height Mm
1710 mm
1650 mm
Length Mm
4560 mm
4312 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cargo Volume
180 l
458 l
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
1240 kg
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Width Mm
1800 mm
1790 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Engine
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
1.5L i-VTEC Petrol
Engine Type
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
Displacement
1493 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Power
85 kW
119 kW
Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Torque
250 Nm
145 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Top Speed
Not Applicable
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
12.5 sec
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
114 bhp
16 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Petrol
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Type Config
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
1.5L i-VTEC Petrol
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
12.5 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1498 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1.49 l
1.5 l
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
12.5 sec
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not Available
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Config
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
1.5L i-VTEC Petrol
Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Engine Displacement Cc
1493 cc
1498 cc
Engine Power kW
85 kW
119 kW
Engine Torque Nm
250 Nm
145 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
4
Induction
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
85 kW
119 kW
Max Torque Nm
250 Nm
145 Nm
Maximum Power
85 kW
119 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
145 Nm
Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
System Output
Not Available
Not Available
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
EV Range
-
Not Available
Motor Position
-
Not Available
Motor Power
-
Not Available
Motor Torque
-
Not Available
Motor Type
-
Not Available
Power Assisted Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6 km/h
6 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6 km/h
6 km/h
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Claimed Mileage
5.9 km/l
16.0 km/l
City Mileage
4.8 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.8 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Average Fuel Consumption
16.9 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
16.9 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
16.9 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
5.9 km/l
16.0 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
16.9 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
16.9 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
16.9 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
40 l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Airbags
Not Available
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Boot Space Seats Up
180
458
Cargo Space
180
458
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
Spacious cabin with touchscreen infotainment, wireless connectivity, digital displays, and comfortable seating
Interior Colours
3
6
Seat Capacity
7
5
Seat Count
7
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Electric
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
16.9
6.2
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Launch Control
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Source Model Column
alcazar
elevate
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Ground Clearance Unladen
-
220
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Seat Type
-
Leather
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
12.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Voltage
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
Not Available
8
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Key
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wireless
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8
Audio System
-
8
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
LED Headlamps
Halogen
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Led Headlights
Halogen
LED Projector
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Headlamps
Halogen
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED Projector
Headlights
Halogen
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Roof Type
-
Electric Sunroof
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Approach Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
400 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
-
Wheelbase Mm
2760 mm
2650 mm
Wheels
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Tyre Type
-
215/55 R17
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Braked Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Towing Braked Kg
-
1200 kg
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
18 Inches
17-inch Alloy
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
4
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
24 Months
Alternator
120A
-
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
138 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
138
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
138
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
669900
399900
Starting Price Zar
669900
399900
Spec
ALCAZAR
Elevate
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
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18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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18
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Elevate leads by 14 points
Elevate has a slight advantage, but ALCAZAR remains highly competitive.
🏆Honda Elevate
wins with 60 pts
vs 46 pts for ALCAZAR
In structured scoring, Elevate emerges as the stronger overall package. However, ALCAZAR may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the Elevate edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: ALCAZAR 33 vs Elevate 62. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: ALCAZAR 28, Elevate 82. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: ALCAZAR 65, Elevate 51. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: ALCAZAR 64, Elevate 66. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: ALCAZAR 44, Elevate 39. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Elevate edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Elevate scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between ALCAZAR and Elevate in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: ALCAZAR scores 44 vs 39.
Efficiency: ALCAZAR scores 33 vs 62.
Safety: ALCAZAR scores 28 vs 82.
Practicality: ALCAZAR scores 64 vs 66.
Ownership: ALCAZAR scores 65 vs 51.
Final structured scoring gives Elevate
the advantage in this comparison.
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