The 2.4-liter i-VTEC® engine pumps out 160 horses, enough guts to take you just about anywhere you need to be.When you need your Element to haul, you can count on a 1,500-lb. towing capacity. And the latest version of intelligent variable valve timing and lift electronic control (i-VTEC) gives enough grunt to produce more torque at lower engine speeds, and more peak horsepower at high revs. With its advanced 4-wheel independent suspension, handling and steering control feels direct and precise, smoothing out bumpy roads. And under the hood you'll find balanced power with a 16-valve DOHC engine providing smooth, quiet running and legendary Honda fuel efficiency. But that's not all. The Element also qualifies as a Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV-2) and can go for 110,000 miles before the first tune-up.*
*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See your owner's manual for details.
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The MacPherson Strut Spring Damper units help shorten the front end and also free up more space for impact-absorbing structural members.
All Element models feature Honda's i- VTEC® technology for reduced emissions and higher fuel economy.
Grade Logic Control avoids gear hunting on uphills and descents, and downshifts for added engine braking.
An auxiliary jack to hook up external MP3 players or digital media.
The RealTime 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.
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 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® Satellite Radio, which delivers over 120 channels of digital-quality sound from coast to coast. All 68 music channels are commercial-free, and there's instant traffic and weather channels as well.