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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
H1
Strengths
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Elevate
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
H1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Elevate
H1
Model Introduced Year
2023
2015
Generation
Built on Honda’s latest compact SUV platform with improved safety and structural strength
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Facelift History
Recently introduced model with latest design language and modern features
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Black
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1240 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Elevate
H1
Length
4312 mm
4002 mm
Width
1790 mm
1740 mm
Height
1650 mm
1567 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
1240 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
1770 kg
Payload Capacity
400 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
975 mm
Rear Headroom
980 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1020 mm
Rear Legroom
995 mm
840 mm
Spec
Elevate
H1
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1480 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Bar
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Spec
Elevate
H1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
458 l
1100 l
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
24 Months
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Leather
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Built-in
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Built-in
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
12.5 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
Not confirmed
Mirror
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
15 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
Not confirmed
Sonar
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
8
4
Source Model Column
elevate
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
458 l
1100 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Manual Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard Driver
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full Size Spare
Spec
Elevate
H1
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
GW4G15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
119 kW
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
96 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
116.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Elevate
H1
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
6-Speed CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Not confirmed
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
3.94:1
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Automatic CVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4x2
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.2
Spec
Elevate
H1
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
7.0 km/l
City Mileage
13 km/l
6.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
17 km/l
8.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
7.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
40
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Elevate
H1
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
6
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
4
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Elevate
H1
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
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 confirmed
Auto Lights
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Elevate
H1
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Adjustable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1190 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1150 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane
Interior Colour Options
6
2
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Electric
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Leather
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Driver Electric
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Spacious cabin with touchscreen infotainment, wireless connectivity, digital displays, and comfortable seating
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
6
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Front Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue Speedometer
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
Spec
Elevate
H1
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
4
Navigation System
Built-in
No
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Partial Digital
USB Ports
Not Available
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
No
Voice Recognition
Built-in
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
7
Infotainment Display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
8
4
Audio System
8
Not confirmed
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
7
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Built-in
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
7
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Not Available
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Spec
Elevate
H1
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Roof Type
Electric Sunroof
Standard Fixed Roof
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Halogen Headlamps
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Headlamps
LED Projector
Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Halogen Headlamps
Headlights
LED Projector
Halogen Headlamps
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
-
Manual Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured
Spec
Elevate
H1
Approach Angle
20 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
22 deg
27 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
0 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
400 mm
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Spec
Elevate
H1
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
195/65R15
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Size Spare
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
15 Inches
Brake Type Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Tyre Type
215/55 R17
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
17-inch Alloy
15 Inches
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brakes
Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
17-inch Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
200 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Drum Rear
Tyre Load Index
-
89
Tyre Speed Rating
-
T
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full Size Spare
Spec
Elevate
H1
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
15000
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
1500
Battery Warranty
24 Months
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
10000
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
24 Months
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
15000
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.6 l
First Service At
-
1000
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection
Spec
Elevate
H1
Warranty Years
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Warranty
3
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Spec
Elevate
H1
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km
165 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
95 Octane Unleaded
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
138
Within Euro 5 Limits
CO2 Emissions G Km
138
Not confirmed
Noise Level
-
71 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Spec
Elevate
H1
Real-world City Mileage Min
12 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
14 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
18 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
18
0
Spec
Elevate
H1
Ownership Role
Top
Not confirmed
Price Zar
399900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
399900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
399900
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Elevate and H1 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Elevate 39 vs H1 30.
Efficiency index: Elevate 62 vs H1 35.
Safety-equipment index: Elevate 88 vs H1 68.
Practicality index: Elevate 63 vs H1 63.
Ownership-cover index: Elevate 43 vs H1 44.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Elevate leads by 11 points
Elevate has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H1 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Elevate
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
43/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Elevate
leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Elevate leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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