The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized the Honda Element as a 2008 "Top Safety Pick." The award was based on several extensive tests, including a frontal-offset crash test, side crash test and rear-impact test. In addition, each winner was required to have electronic stability control available as either standard equipment or as an option. Active safety systems such as stability control can help drivers avoid collisions altogether. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as electronic stability control, is standard equipment on the 2008 Honda Element.
DogCars.com, the car-buying dog lovers’ go-to site, gives the 2007 Honda Element its first-ever DogCar of the Year Award. For them, it’s not about the surprisingly nimble handling, the super horsepower or even the nonconformist shape. That’s all important. And it’s all there. But for the dog lover, it’s about the easy wipe-down, scratch-resistant utility floor, the water-resistant FXC™ seat fabric, the crate-friendly rear design and the versatility of 64 configurable seating options. Plus, extra “paw-ratings” for the anti-noseprint windows. The Honda Element. Best in show for Dogcars.com. This makes the Element, in their words, the “near-perfect dogmobile.”
