Under the hood lives a 2.4-liter i-VTEC® engine with advanced features like an aluminum-alloy block and head.
It's motivated, sturdy and more powerful for 2007, with 166 horses ready to dash you off, up and over. It'll even tow up to 1,500 lbs. of goodies along.* An advanced 16-valve DOHC engine design provides power whenever you need it and smooth, quiet running. The Element also qualifies as a Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV-2) and offers legendary Honda fuel efficiency adding up to savings at the pump. But maybe the best part is no tune ups for 100,000 miles or more.†
*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.
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Grade Logic Control avoids gear hunting on uphills and descents, and downshifts for added engine braking.
All Element models feature Honda i-VTEC® technology for reduced emissions and higher fuel economy.
An auxiliary jack to hook up external MP3 players or other media.
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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 4WD system 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 front suspension is a MacPherson-strut type with a large lower L-shaped arm that soaks up bumps and road disturbances quite effectively, thanks to its long spring travel. A bushing, built into the front, inner pivot of the lower suspension arm, provides the necessary compliance to absorb jolts. This suspension design results in a smooth ride, yet provides excellent steering response and enhanced straight-line braking stability.
This system consists of an electronic position sensor connected to the accelerator pedal that sends a signal to the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU combines the accelerator-position signal from the driver with data such as engine rpm, coolant temperature and road speed, and then determines the optimum position for the throttle plate. It then sends a signal to the DBW driver unit, which electronically operates a stepper motor on the throttle body. The stepper motor opens and closes the throttle to the exact position necessary for proper engine response.
