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Which One's Right for You?
Elevate
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Kiger
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
Built on Honda’s latest compact SUV platform with improved safety and structural strength
Current South Africa Kiger range
Facelift History
Recently introduced model with latest design language and modern features
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Black
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1240 kg
911 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Length
4312 mm
3990 mm
Width
1790 mm
1605 mm
Height
1650 mm
1605 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
405 l
Kerb Weight
1240 kg
911 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
1373 kg
Payload Capacity
400 kg
462 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.02 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
980 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1015 mm
Rear Legroom
995 mm
900 mm
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
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
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
458 l
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
24 Months
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
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
Automatic Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
-
Mirror
All Doors Auto
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
-
Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
8
4-6
Source Model Column
elevate
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
119 kW
52 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
96 Nm
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
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
Kiger
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FWD
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
Not Available
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
4x2
FWD
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
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Available
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
13 km/l
15.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
17 km/l
22.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
18.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
40
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
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
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
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
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 Lights
LED Projector
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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
Elevate
Kiger
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane / synthetic
Interior Colour Options
6
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Electric
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Manual
Fabric Seats
Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Driver Seat
Driver Electric
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Spacious cabin with touchscreen infotainment, wireless connectivity, digital displays, and comfortable seating
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Interior Colours
6
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4-6
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
8
4-6
Audio System
8
-
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Roof Type
Electric Sunroof
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
-
Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Not Available
Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Approach Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
205 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
400 mm
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
Not Available
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Tyre Type
215/55 R17
-
Wheel Diameter
17-inch Alloy
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
17-inch Alloy
-
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Plan
24 Months
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Warranty Years
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km
126 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Idle CO2 Output
138
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
138
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
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
18 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
18
-
Spec
Elevate
Kiger
Ownership Role
Top
entry-value
Price Zar
399900 ZAR
219999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
entry-value
Starting Price
399900
219999
Starting Price Zar
399900
219999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Elevate and Kiger 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 Kiger 27.
Efficiency index: Elevate 62 vs Kiger 71.
Safety-equipment index: Elevate 88 vs Kiger 91.
Practicality index: Elevate 63 vs Kiger 65.
Ownership-cover index: Elevate 43 vs Kiger not separately scored.
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
Kiger leads by 2 points
Elevate and Kiger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Kiger
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
Elevate
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Kiger
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 60 pts for Elevate
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Kiger leads. However, Elevate may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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