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The Element has LX, EX, and SC trim levels2008 Element EX w/ Navigation - enlargeComplete Honda Element New Car Reviews listed below
The 2008 Honda Element compact Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV, MSRP $19,615 - $24,210, Invoice price $18,297 - $22,558) is available in base LX, EX, and SC trim levels. This model competes with the Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Chrysler PT Cruiser, and Toyota Matrix. The Element is equipped with a 166-horsepower, 2.4-liter I4 engine and is available in both manual and automatic five-speed transmissions. The SC trim levels are available in a front-wheel drive version, while the LX and EX trim levels come in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.
Honda element was released in the United States in 20032008 Honda Element EX w/ Navigation interior - enlargeThe Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker and released in the United States in 2003.1 Although the Element is based on the CR-V, its dimensions are significantly different, and smaller, slotting below the CR-V in the lineup.2 This vehicle is assembled in East Liberty, Ohio.
The 2008 Honda Element has a MacPherson strut front suspension and a double wishbone rear suspension. It is also sports a four-wheel independent suspension and front and rear stabilizer bars.
Exterior features for the 2008 Honda Element are 16 x 6.5 inch steel wheels, all season tires, full wheel covers, and variable intermittent wipers. This model has a temporary spare tire, a steel spare wheel, an inside-mounted spare tire, a privacy glass, a rear defogger, and a rear window wiper. More exterior features are swing out opening rear quarter windows, a fixed liftgate window, a rear split liftgate door, and a vinyl floor covering.
it is available in both manual and automatic transmissions2008 Element EX w/ Navigation - enlargeInstrumentation features on the 2008 Honda Element are a low fuel level warning, a clock, and a tachometer. This model has cargo tie downs, as well.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 Honda Element include a four-person total seating capacity, bucket front seats, premium cloth upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat, and a fold flat passenger seat. In the rear, this SUV has a removable bucket rear seat, a split-folding rear seatback, rear ventilation ducts, and reclining rear seats.
Basic power and convenience features for the 2008 Honda Element are power windows and mirrors, remote power door locks, and 1 one-touch power window. The Element has cruise control (located on steering wheel), speed-proportional power steering, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. More convenience features are front and rear cupholders, front and rear door pockets, and 12V front power outlets.
In the rear, this SUV has a removable bucket rear seat2008 Honda Element EX w/ Navigation - enlargeBasic comfort features for the 2008 Honda Element are air conditioning, an interior air filtration, and a cargo area light.
Basic entertainment and telematics features on the 2008 Honda Element SUV are an AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo, 4 total speakers, and a mast antenna.
2008 Honda Element safety and security features are ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), emergency braking assist, traction control, and stability control. The Element has dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation. More safety features include front seatbelt pretensioners, child seat anchors, 2 front and 2 rear height-adjustable headrests, and an engine immobilizer. This SUV is also equipped with tire pressure monitoring and electronic brake-force distribution.
Alternative/additional features on the 2008 Honda Element EX and SC trim levels are captains chairs front seats, audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, and a front seatback storage. Also included are front reading lights, dual vanity mirrors, an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, and a 270-watts stereo output. These trim levels have 7 total speakers, an audio/video input, an XM satellite radio, an auxiliary MP3 audio input, a subwoofer, and a radio data system.
Alternative/additional features on the 2008 Honda Element SC trim levels are 18 x 7.0 inch wheels, bucket front seats, and a front console with storage.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Honda Element received five stars out of five in frontal and side crash tests and three stars out of five in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Honda Element held up mechanically. The Honda Element received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major redesign year was 2003): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, drive, fuel, climate, and electrical systems, suspension, brakes, and exhaust, paint and trim, power equipment, and audio system trouble spots; a Very Good rating for its squeaks and rattles trouble spots; a Good rating for its body hardware.
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