The 2.4-liter i-VTEC® engine in the Element has advanced features like an aluminum-alloy block and head.
And it pumps out 156 horses, enough guts to take you just about any place you need to be. When you literally need to haul, you can count on a 1,500-lb. towing capacity.* The Element also qualifies as a Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV-2). But maybe the best thing about what the Element has under its hood is that you hardly ever have to think about it. You can go for 110,000 miles before the first time you tune up.† The advanced 16-valve DOHC engine design provides the best of all worlds. Power whenever you need it. Twin balance shafts for smooth, quiet running. And legendary Honda fuel efficiency.
*Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory trailer hitch and hitch ball. Refer to the owner's manual for additional towing information.
†Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details.
*Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory trailer hitch and hitch ball. Refer to the owner's manual for additional towing information.
†Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details.
Click on an engineering feature below for more information.
Grade Logic Control avoids gear hunting on uphills and descents, and downshifts for added engine braking.
All Element models feature Honda's i- VTEC® technology for reduced emissions and higher fuel economy.
An auxiliary jack to hook up external MP3 players or other media.
.jpg)
Contributing to the versatile and social nature of the Element is its large, removable glass skylight. By day, this feature increases the natural light inside. By night, two people can lie inside the Element on its folded seats and stargaze up through to the sky. It tilts for ventilation or can be completely removed and stored in a zippered bag that clips to the convenient cargo hooks.
The Real Time 4-wheel drive engages when slippage is detected and you need maximum tire grip. This is a hydraulically actuated system that operates only when front-wheel slippage occurs, helping you through tricky terrain.
The Element is big on function, and the versatile cargo design allows you to arrange the seats to make enough room to toss in all your gear. The clamshell tailgate and side cargo doors allow easy loading, and there are plenty of tie-down points to secure cargo.
The Element EX offers XM®* Radio.
* Required XM Radio subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions are governed by the XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com/serviceterms. Other fees and taxes apply after trial period; see XM Customer Agreement for details. Fees and programming subject to change. Service not available in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii. © 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
* Required XM Radio subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions are governed by the XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com/serviceterms. Other fees and taxes apply after trial period; see XM Customer Agreement for details. Fees and programming subject to change. Service not available in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii. © 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
The MacPherson Strut spring damper units help shorten the front end, and also free up more space for impact-absorbing structural members.
