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Honda Element Owner Reviews

Honda Element, 2003

Honda Element is designed not only for active people, but also for people with disabilities. I'll tell you what, this car does not limit the ability of people to live independently and does not require someone's help to load the wheelchair themselves, the most interesting thing is that the rear seats can be lifted, unfolded and made from the cabin one large bed, which is very good for nature , it is very different in appearance from other cars, very original, seemingly small and just huge inside. Honda Element does not "eat" a lot of gasoline, although the "engine" is not weak, economical and practical for all categories of citizens.

Dignity : reliable, practical, useful for people with disabilities.

disadvantages : Large A-pillars obstruct the side view.

Stanislav, Abakan

Honda Element, 2004

The car is based on the Honda CRV, which I initially considered as an option. But since needed a more utilitarian car, the choice fell on the Honda Element. The Honda Element is not an SUV, it has no frame, permanent drive, blocking and lowering. The rear wheels are connected only automatically when the front wheel starts to slip. "Honda" engine 2.4 has a chain and variable valve timing, which was an additional argument for the choice of this car. When driving around the city, you do not have to spin, it is enough to drive in the range of 2000-3000 rpm. The automatic transmission shifts gears very smoothly, it is possible to disable the "overdrive" (4th gear). Then acceleration will be more active, especially at a speed of 50-80 km / h. A useful function when overtaking trucks quickly and in hot weather when engine power drops. Consumption of Honda Element in the city is 13-14 l / 100 km, when there are no traffic jams and heavy traffic. The consumption outside the city is 8 l / 100 km, if you do not drive above 100 km / h. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 10.5 seconds.

In the rear seats, the Honda Element is as long as in a limousine, but the headroom is small. The floor in the rear is very high, almost flush with the horizontal part of the front seats. I put my bags right on top of it. But a bottle that is inaccurately placed there will dangle when driving all over the trunk. Because the car was mainly sold in America, then the suspension was tuned for them, making it soft. When passing small irregularities, unnecessary vibrations do not arise. But the car cannot boast of handling. On it you absolutely do not want to perform quick maneuvers.

Dignity : reliability. Large salon. Good overview. Low fuel consumption. Utility. Smooth ride over small bumps and bumps.

disadvantages : The fuel filler cap cannot be opened from the passenger compartment. Low-lying gas tank and its protection. Controversial design.

Mikhail, Chita

Honda Element, 2004

The car is reliable, I use a lot, but carefully. I am not going to sell Honda Element, tk. I don't see the point. Buying a good Element is not easy. Runs are twisted in 90% of the cars sold. However, there are features that I recommend paying attention to when buying. The year does not matter, the runs are often not fair, the “Elements” optionally differ little from each other. There are front-wheel drive and on "mechanics", but this is who needs what from the car. I have the most "fat" grade 4WD EX. From "fat", in contrast to simpler trim levels - fog lights, ABS and, perhaps, everything. For convenience, I have "pre-installed" the correct heated mirror elements. In regular ones, you can only look at yourself, and driving on them, to put it mildly, is dangerous. Repeatedly frightened the participants of the movement with his reaction when they found themselves in the "dead zone".

Wheels and brakes Honda Element paid special attention to! I replaced the standard brake discs with perforations. Now he began to slow down for real! R17 wheels with expensive tires, size 225/65 R17 and look "trump" and the car behaves more stable. Particularly pleased with the independent "Honda" suspension. I have never seen such energy intensity in any classmate. In general, the car is super! Recommend. For lovers of space inside, unusual design and truly "indestructible" components and assemblies. When buying a Honda Element, choose with your heart, trust your intuition and you will definitely be lucky. On my own I will add only that it is not easy to part with Element. He is faithful to you only because you love him! And it's easier to buy something else than to find a worthy replacement for it.

Dignity : reliable. Unusual design. You can always buy everything. Huge selection of retrofits. Decent mid-range urban crossover.

disadvantages : the car is designed for 4 people, including the driver. Regular seats do not hold on bends. Without adaptation of the side mirrors, it is extremely dangerous when changing lanes.

Ivan, Novosibirsk

Honda Element, 2005

The car is very ambiguous. Ergonomics, everything seems to be at hand, but the interior is a bit dull, but this is not for everybody, but there are shelves and a huge front panel, space for rear passengers, the legs can be extended. Seats without pronounced lateral support, wide enough and comfortable for 15-20 hours at the wheel spent. The wife in general constantly managed to sleep on the road. However, as on any other of our cars. But at the back only for 2, although there were short distance trips in the 5th. The trunk of the Honda Element is square, reasonably sensible and equally comfortable. Saved that the tailgate opens and up and down, dividing into halves. The handling of the car is far from sporty, the high center of gravity, the soft suspension, the accompanying rolls when cornering do not make you feel like a race car driver, and this is not necessary on this car, the short base on bumps does not contribute to the "goat" of the car, but the lack of a stabilization system on A slippery winter road can make the driver nervous. It is worth overdoing it a little with gas, as when slipping, the rear axle is connected, which can provoke a skid. Honda's all-wheel drive system leaves much to be desired. But on the other hand, the car, very confidently in spite of its small ground clearance, drives along a washed-out country road and deep enough snow. In general, I liked the car, very bright, brutal in a masculine way, but not cheap in the service. But this is the very machine that gives you warmth. She is the very machine that has character and soul.

Dignity : a lot of space. Ergonomics. Trunk. Cheap to maintain.

disadvantages : simple interior.

Dmitry, Moscow

Honda Element, 2005

First impressions and first discoveries: a very stiff suspension after Toyota - all road joints and potholes are transferred to the body. I put on summer tires with a height of 75, the pressure dropped to 2.0 - it became a little better. The air conditioner does not work: the lamp comes on, and the clutch does not work. Empty, you need to refuel. The salon creaks, knocks and, in general, lives a special life, unknown to me so far. Let's figure it out. I forced a couple of huge puddles and mud patches - going great. Rear-wheel drive on the Honda Element connects adequately and helps well. The engine works, it seems to me, normally - it keeps the twentieth speed confidently (700), while vibrating slightly. When riding, 166 horses are felt under the hood. Accelerated to 140. Goes smoothly, does not prowl. One feels that he can add more. Faster scary, tk. the road ends well - the trouble in Yakutsk with the roads. High and comfortable fit for a fat person. Excessive rear space. The options for transforming the cabin are amazing. What a great thing - a washable flat floor. Okay, let's adjust and adjust. I'll unsubscribe in a year. A year later: I didn’t drive much, I traveled 4000 miles in 11 months (about 6400 km). In winter, rare trips from a warm garage. In the summer - every day, but not far away. Gasoline consumption - from 11-12 liters per hundred (with a quiet ride and half the way along a good country road in the summer) to indecent 20-25 liters during winter driving with warming up and not turning off the engine when parked. You have to pay for the volume. On the good: an excellent stove. The cabin is warm even at -45 overboard. The windshield does not fog up - the stove copes (of course, not with 4 sweaty, or severely hungover passengers), the rear window is also heated by electric heating. You quickly get used to the stiffness of the short-stroke suspension. And it’s not so tough - it’s Honda’s. But it allows you to enter a turn without strong rolls, which is important for a tall car. The suspension is in many ways similar to that of SR-B, which means it is strong. The ground clearance suits me, hasn't touched anything yet. At the same time, the tires are high (75) and the wheels are 16. Plastic finishes are very high quality, tested in winter operation. Scratches practically do not remain - it is durable, but plastic. All-wheel drive allows the Honda Element to ride confidently on the shifting sand.

Dignity : great stove. Roominess. Landing. Controllability.

disadvantages : very stiff suspension.

The Honda Element is a compact SUV built by the Japanese automaker at its US plant in East Liberty, Ohio. The official sale of the machine was started in the markets of Japan, USA and Canada in 2003. The car was created on the basis of the CR-V model, but in a completely different concept with a cube-like style of structural bodywork.

Aspects of the extravagance of the exterior of the Honda Element

When creating this car, Japanese developers, using the ideas of marketers, sought to create a compact, unique crossover for young people leading an active lifestyle. As a result, the resulting car Honda Element, which is a mixture of Mini Cooper and Hummer H2, is simply impossible not to notice in the city's heavy traffic.

Of course, numerous avant-garde cubic forms of the car are evident, however, in addition to the angular design style with the presence of front and rear struts, the Honda Element model, whose price refers it to the segment of budget cars, has a whole range of features that distinguish it from analogues with a more conservative design. The main one is the unique door opening system. Side swing doors do not have a central pillar, however, to ensure safety, the rear doors can be opened only after the front ones, but the tailgate in the lower third "breaks", providing a solid platform that can withstand loads of up to 200 kg, or a canopy, which is also important, for example, when going out into nature.

The parametric characteristics of the dimensions of the car in question are as follows:

Length, mm	4300
Height, mm	1780
Width, mm	1816
Clearance, mm	175
Rear wheel track, mm	1582
- // - front analogs, mm	1577
Wheelbase, mm	2576
Trunk volume, l	411 – 1149
Fuel tank capacity, l	60
Curb weight, kg	1520
Tires	R16, 215/70
Entry angle, degrees	24
- // - exit, deg.	21

Special interior is another incentive to buy the Honda Element

The latest updates implemented by the developers of the automaker of the modification of the car, which are currently available to consumers, have also affected the incarnations of the interior. For example, even those wishing to buy a Honda Element with a mileage not in the earliest variation will be able to get a wider range of electronic driver assistants and an additional range of entertainment for passengers. Dog owners will be delighted with the Friendly Dog package, which provides protection for the pet with a net, a drinker and a sleeping place.

The main advantage of the cabin is the presence of a large, comfortable and versatile space for comfortable accommodation of four passengers, while in the back seat each of them will have enough space above their heads and for their legs. The polyurethane floor is washable, and the practical seat upholstery is absolutely unaffected by dirt and moisture. In addition, the car's interior has 64 transformation options.

Technical potential - full compliance with the price of the Honda Element

The technical characteristics of the price of the car are embodied in the Honda Element, which absolutely justifies, the only power unit that has, by American standards, an extremely modest displacement. However, even with its capabilities, the car behaves quite dynamically, which is further facilitated by the integration of sufficiently balanced gearboxes. Although this is not surprising, since the integrated tandem was borrowed from the CR-V model, where it managed to prove itself excellently.

Despite the implemented off-road concept of the car, not all of its configurations have all-wheel drive, while the clearance value is not very conducive to overcoming serious off-road conditions. But on the serpentine, the crossover surprises with its coherence and clarity. The embodied orientation of the model under consideration to the youth audience is also emphasized by the pricing policy, which in the USA, depending on the selected configuration, presented by the SC, EX and LX options, varies between 17-21 thousand dollars. True, it is definitely not possible to buy a Honda Element in Moscow for such an amount, since the price tag of a car on the domestic market starts from 39.5 thousand US dollars.

In more detail, the technical characteristics of the Honda Element crossover are presented in the table:

Engine	Petrol
Tractive effort, Nm	218
Volume, l	2,4
Power, h.p.	166
Transmission type	5MKPP or 5AKPP
Drive unit	Front or optional full auto-plug (Real Time 4WD)
Front suspension	Independent, McPherson racks
Rear suspension	Independent, double wishbones
Structural execution	Steel load-bearing body
Maximum speed, km / h	170
Reaching 100 km / h, s	8,7
Fuel consumption, l	9,4 – 11,2
Rear brakes	Disk
Front brakes	Ventilated disc

Are the reviews from the owners of the Honda Element positively rated?

Vitaly S, owner of a car in 2010:

I have been using a car purchased from America for one year. Upon arrival, the speedometer was 63 thousand miles, and now it is almost 100 thousand. During the period of operation, only the springs, A-pillars and engine mountings had to be replaced, and consumables for the little things. It goes perfectly on the track, 150 km / h - no problem, and then I have not tried it. The paint holds perfectly, the plastic in the cabin does not lose its appearance and does not rattle. Fuel consumption within our Lada. I'm happy with the car.

Alexey N., owner of the 2005 modification:

I bought the car five years ago absolutely by accident, but now I don't even want to sell it, I have it as a backup vehicle. More than 140 thousand have already accumulated. The car is reliable and durable in all respects. The salon is spacious and large. However, among the shortcomings, one can single out the opening of the rear doors only after the front ones, the absence of heated mirrors and a rigid rear suspension. Otherwise, everything is super.

So what has the Honda Element 2013 prepared?

The color gamut was expanded with 4 new shades, two new models of wheel disks appeared, the front bumper was updated. The interior has received additional optionality with a well-thought-out arrangement of many control buttons. To increase the level of safety, five stiffeners have been integrated. In addition, a new 172-horsepower unit began to be installed.

Crossover Honda Element was born in 2003 as an experiment, but was produced until 2011. Young Japanese engineers in the United States in the late 90s decided to test whether it is possible to combine the best qualities of a compact SUV, a pickup truck and a minivan in one car. They did not count on the serial production of the crossover, but the idea turned out to be successful (the car turned out to be very functional and the drivers liked it). In the first year of production, about 60 thousand copies of the Honda Element were sold at a price of 20 thousand dollars, and in subsequent years the sales of the crossover did not fall below 50 thousand units. But by 2011, demand fell sharply, but interest in the Element's brother, the Honda C-RV crossover, grew. In this connection, the Honda concern discontinued the production of the Element.

The concern did not carry out official deliveries of the Honda Element to Russia, the model was sold in Japan, the USA and Canada. However, in the domestic secondary market, there were quite a few “experimental equipment” units (judging by the number of advertisements for the sale of this crossover). How did our compatriots like this model?

Description of the model of this generation

The SUV Honda Element borrowed a lot from its compact brother: a platform, a suspension, an engine. And yet the crossover has acquired its own features. For example, the body turned out to be much smaller, but higher, which allowed the manufacturer to talk about the high maneuverability and spaciousness of the Honda Element.

Specifications

The technical characteristics of the Honda Element have changed only once and, of course, for the better - after the 1st restyling.

Engine and modifications

Crossover Element was produced in modification with only one proprietary power unit - i-VTEC ("aspirated") of the K series. The same engines were installed on the compact model, which was officially supplied to Russia.

• 4-cylinder engine, 2.4 l, 162 hp
• Located in front, transversely.
• Torque - 220 Nm at 4.5 thousand rpm.
• The maximum speed is 185 km / h.
• Acceleration - 9.5 s.
• Fuel consumption - 9 liters on the highway, 14 - in the city.
• The power supply system is multi-point injection.

The latest configurations of the Honda Element (since 2006) were equipped with a 166-horsepower modification of this engine.

• The torque is 218 Nm at 4 thousand rpm.
• The maximum speed is 177 km / h.
• Acceleration - 9.8 s.
• Consumption - in the combined cycle 11.8 liters (in the city -13.1, on the highway - 10.2 liters).

SUV Honda Element is equipped with front or all-wheel drive Real Time. The latter is connected when slipping (torque is distributed through a multi-plate clutch).

Reliable hydromechanical "automatic" and 5MKPP can be found both in the configuration of the Honda Element with 2WD and 4WD. At the beginning, the Honda Element was equipped with a proprietary 4-speed automatic transmission, later (in 2007, after the 1st restyling), a complete set of a crossover with a 5АКПП appeared.

Chassis

The platform of the Honda Element is proprietary, the same for the Honda C-RV model (however, the body is much smaller in width and length, only more elongated in height). The suspension was also taken from the C-RV, but redesigned for an aggressive operating environment:

• front shock absorber with wishbone and stabilizer bar;
• rear wishbone, anti-roll bar, shock absorber and coil spring.

Brakes up to 2006 front and rear disc.

The ground clearance of the Honda Element in the configuration with a more powerful engine is only 17.5.

Body: appearance and dimensions

The Japanese crossover Element is easily recognizable by the large decorative composite panels on the bumper and fenders (only on models from 2003-2005). The latter can be called a bold decision, but not devoid of sense - plastic allowed to reduce the weight of the Honda Element and, accordingly, fuel consumption, reduced the crossover's susceptibility to corrosion, dents and scratches (installed exactly in those places that rust in the first place and turn out to be damaged). And yet, soon the manufacturer partially abandoned the plastic elements on the Element body (after the 1st restyling, the unpainted plastic plates in the exterior became much smaller).

Honda's SUV is also famous for its specific "cubic design". The Element body has clear rectangular shapes, it is echoed by small exterior details - rectangular headlights, a wide front bumper, a strictly vertical line of the tailgate.

The structure is reinforced with stiffeners (apparently to compensate for the presence of plastic elements in the body).

Crossover Honda Element - 5-door. Moreover, the rear doors are shortened and open in an unusual way - in the opposite direction. Together with the front ones, they represent a swing mechanism that opens the entire doorway of the crossover (moreover, there are no usual fences in the center - door pillars). But first you have to open the front ones, otherwise the rear passengers cannot get out of the SUV.

The carrying capacity of the Honda Element crossover is 800 kg, another 2 tons can be transported in a trailer. On the roof, you can fix and transport a tent or boat.

In terms of dimensions, the Element crossover is presented in the secondary market in two versions:

1. models 2003-2005 produced with dimensions 430x178.8x181.6 (length X width X height, in cm), wheelbase - 257.5, ground clearance - 20.5;
2. 2006-2011 (Element after the 1st restyling) - 431.5x181.9x178.8, wheelbase - 257.6, ground clearance - 175.

The front and rear track for all versions of the Honda Element is the same - 157.7 and 158.2.

Tire size - R16, with the appearance in 2007 of the new Element configuration - R18.

Salon: space and decoration

In the cabin of the Honda Element, due to the small width of the body, only 4 people can fit freely, and the rear sofa is divided exactly in half (the model "does not pretend" to be a 5-seater SUV).

The lack of space in the crossover is compensated for by its transformation capabilities: the front and rear seats are retracted into the floor of the SUV (convenient when traveling long distances). All 4 armchairs can be made into a kind of bed, if they are folded "to the floor".

Although the luggage compartment of the Honda Element is already roomy (in the initial version it is 710 liters, in SUVs of 2006-2011 - 736), Japanese engineers have provided another opportunity to increase the volume to 2.2 cubic meters. m. To get more space, the backs of the rear seats of the Element are reclined flush with the seat and the seats are placed vertically, using a special mechanism, along the inner walls of the crossover (detached from the floor and attached with carabiners). This frees up the entire rear space of the car in order to transport any large cargo in a crossover, for example, two bicycles for adults, surfboards, a peak bike, a small ATV.

There are nice little things in the interior of the Honda Element: pockets, a shelf for documents, an awning under the ceiling for storing small things, a tailgate (it is also the lower part of the tailgate). The board is provided for convenient loading and unloading, but also serves as a travel table. The upholstery fabric on Honda Element armchairs is waterproof and easy to clean. Durable polyurethane flooring that can be easily cleaned of dirt, sand and spilled drinks.

The steering wheel of the Honda Element in trim levels before 2005 is on the right. The dashboard is simple. The radio tape recorder in the Japanese crossover is installed with a subwoofer.

Restyling # 1

The first restyling of the crossover was carried out at the end of 2006. SUV Honda Element has changed externally: massive plastic unpainted panels have disappeared and, unfortunately, the ground clearance has decreased. But there was a complete set of Honda Element I with left-hand drive.

Driving characteristics improved a little: Honda Element received an improved modification of the previous engine - 166-horsepower engine; a 5-speed automatic transmission appeared.

Restyling # 2

Since 2009, the Honda concern began to produce the Element crossover in the 3rd version. After the second restyling, little has changed, only the exterior of the SUV: instead of rectangular, "slant" headlights appeared, the Element wheel arches, on the contrary, acquired a more square shape.

Available configurations and prices

We list all the complete sets of the crossover:

1. DX (right-hand drive), produced until 2005;
2. EX 2 WD AT, 4WD MT, 4WD AT (cruise control, CD player, steering wheel with adjustable height and reach);
3. LX 2WD AT, 4WD AT (more comfortable seats, front passenger armrest);
4. SC 2WD AT, 2WD MT (appeared in 2007, with updated bumpers and new R18 wheels, 23 cm higher, increased by 26 liters luggage compartment, the difference is relevant only with the standard position of the rear seats).

All-wheel drive configurations of the Honda Element are equipped with a glass sunroof.

In 2007, a special series DOG Friendly was released, for which in 2009 the concern received the "Most Dog Car of the Year" award (everything for the comfortable transportation of dogs was provided in the luggage compartment: a bed, a dispenser, water, a set of toys).

Prices in the secondary market in Russia for a unique crossover Honda start at 300 thousand rubles, depending on the mileage and technical condition of the car. The average cost of a SUV is 450-650 thousand. Moreover, the Honda Element crossover is presented on the market mainly with a complete set of 2003 release with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission.

Security level

The high level of safety for the driver and front passenger of the Honda Element (5 stars) is confirmed in the NHTSA (frontal collision) test. Safety is ensured by airbags (2 front, 2 rear), pretensioner belts, ABS and EBD systems, stability control.

Competitive advantages

At one time, the model was adopted with a bang. For about five years, the Honda Element was so popular that no one dared to name competitors. Now there are plenty of them: Skoda crossovers, Chinese SUVs in 2016 and older, extravagant appearance (Chery Tiggo, Lifan, Great Wall M2, Geely Emgrand X7). But not one of them can boast of such abilities as transformation and carrying capacity, such agility and compactness as the Honda Element.

The "Japanese" FJ Cruiser could become a serious competitor to the Element crossover, since at one time (2003) the idea of ​​creating a hybrid model (SUV-pickup-minivan) was picked up by the specialists of the Toyota concern. But today its cost starts from 1.5 million rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main disadvantages and advantages were derived based on the feedback from the owners of the Honda Element.

Minuses:

• plastic elements on the body reduced the strength of the crossover;
• not high sound insulation;
• poor visibility from the driver due to the front struts;
• configuration modest by modern standards;
• not high ground clearance (for a SUV it is quite enough, given the other advantages of the Honda Element);
• the gas tank is poorly protected (protection is located at the lowest point of the bottom);
• it is not convenient for passengers in the back - until the front doors are opened, they will not be able to get out and sit in the SUV, besides, the floor is too high (it is convenient for children, and the knees of adults bulge), and it shakes from behind while driving;
• mileage is shown in miles.

Video: James May testing the Honda Element

Pros:

• unusual "cubic" design ("not like everyone else");
• large trunk; if necessary, the seats can be folded or removed altogether (placed along the walls of the car);
• high ceilings;
• the extraordinary ability of the SUV to transform from the inside;
• high carrying capacity, you can transport bulky cargo in the trunk, on the roof and in the trailer;
• Honda Element demonstrates good driving characteristics in the city (agility, stability, maneuverability, responsive handling at medium speeds);
• acceptable price.

Concluding our review of the Honda Element, we will conclude for whom this crossover was created. This is an ideal car for mature personalities who cannot imagine life without travel, trips to nature or those who are inclined to extreme rest. Like summer residents, hunters and fishermen, and everyone who is able to appreciate the extraordinary cubic design.

Video: No one wants a Honda! Honda Element. (Review of cars from RDM-Import)

Today it is quite difficult to create a car that will become the company's business card, and at the same time, a unique car that will withstand competition among the same cars. For this, the designers of the company Honda decided to come up with something in between our own developments and all the best that has already been presented on the market. After a long search and at the same time creating several types of cars, the company presents to the world a fundamentally new solution, which very successfully combines the style of Honda and the novelties of the automobile industry of the 2000s.

In 2001, at one of the most prestigious auto shows in Detroit (USA), the model was presented Honda Element... At the same time, it was initially presented as a model of the Model X concept car. Only two years later, the car became serial, and in 2003 it went into mass production and was presented to the public under its modern name. As noted by the world's leading designers in the field of mechanical engineering, initially this car attracted attention precisely with its appearance, and only then - with its internal equipment. Despite the fact that the Honda Element

(Honda Element) designed for those who use the car not only for city trips, but also for going out into nature or running hundreds of kilometers even on not very good roads.

First of all, it is worth noting the stylish and unusually attractive design. One of the most significant and noticeable details is the well-designed swing doors, in which there is a significant difference from some models of other companies - the complete absence of racks.

This is what the Honda Element allows you to use.

(Honda Element) as a car, convenient for loading or boarding passengers. Externally, the car looks quite stylish and high quality, but at the same time almost half of it is made of high quality unpainted plastic. In addition, it also makes it possible to reduce the weight of the Honda Element.(Honda Element) , but, at the same time, significantly reduce fuel consumption. And that's not all the differences that have become a hallmark. Honda Element ... It is noteworthy that all the parts that corrode and rust the fastest are made of plastic, which gives confidence in quality.

This car is not only not afraid of corrosion, but also small scratches, which often spoil the appearance of numerous cars. The car interior has become quite spacious with relatively small external dimensions. Honda Element created by

(Honda Element) argue that the interior space of the cabin can be decorated in about six dozen different ways. But all this is achieved by using a fairly simple combination of everything that is only in the cabin. The seats made specifically for this model become the difference that makes the Honda Element designed for large people, as evidenced by the large distances between the seats.

The volume of the car can vary depending on what exactly you need to achieve. This is not only an increase in the distance between the inner parts of the car, but also an increase in its individual zones.

Honda Element Car

(Honda Element) is equipped with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, the power of which reaches 160 hp. and two variants of gearboxes. The car is equipped with a gearbox with four and five steps, mechanics. This gives additional stability and allows for quick maneuvering, even in difficult conditions. In addition, the fact that the Honda Element(Honda Element) equipped with all-wheel drive. The scheme of its operation is very simple: with a torque, part of the force from the front wheels goes to the rear, and this makes it possible not to think about stability on the road.

Specifications Honda Element 2009

general information
Year of issue:	2009 -
Type of drive:	Full, automatic plug-in RealTime 4 Wheel Drive
Body type:	Carrier
Class	SUV
Number of doors:	5
Number of seats:	4
Fuel type:	AI-95
Mixed cycle, l	11.8 / -
Urban cycle, l	14 / -
Country cycle, l	10.2 / -
Engine
engine's type	2.4 P4 SOHC i-VTEC
Engine model	K24A
Volume, cm3	2 354
Power h.p. / about. min.	166 / 5800
Torque Nm / rev. min	227 / 4000
Number of valves	16
Engine layout	transversely, in front
Injection system
ITUC	5 - step
AKP	5 - step
Dynamic indicators
	187/190
Acceleration to 100 km / h MT / AT, s.	9.5/10.4
Undercarriage
Front suspension type	McPherson
Rear suspension type	Shock absorber
Front brakes type	Ventilated discs
Rear brake type	Disk
Wheel size	215/70 R16
Dimensions and weight
Length, mm	4229
Width, mm	1788
Height, mm	1816
Wheelbase, mm	2575
Front wheel track, mm	1577
Rear wheel track, mm	1582
Ground clearance, mm	175
Curb weight, kg	1665
Permitted weight, kg	-
Trunk volume, l	2112/710
Fuel tank volume, l	60

Specifications Honda Element(Honda Element)2003

general information	Honda Element 2.4 i-VTEC 4WD
Year of issue:	2003 - 2008
Type of drive:	Full, automatic plug-in, Realtime 4 Wheel Drive
Body type:	Carrier
Class	SUV
Number of doors:	5
Number of seats:	4
Fuel type:	AI-95
Fuel consumption MT / AT 1l / 100km:
Mixed cycle, l	11.8 / 12.6
Urban cycle, l	14 / 15.2
Country cycle, l	10.2 / 11
Engine
engine's type	2.4 P4 SOHC i-VTEC
Engine model	K24A
Volume, cm3	2 354
Power h.p. / about. min.	162 / 5500
Torque Nm / rev. min	218 / 4500
Number of valves	16
Engine layout	transversely, in front
Injection system	multipoint fuel injection
ITUC	5 - step
AKP	4 - stage
Dynamic indicators
Maximum speed MT / AT, km / h:	185/180
Acceleration to 100 km / h MT / AT, s.	9.5/11
Undercarriage
Front suspension type	Shock absorber
Rear suspension type	Shock absorber
Front brakes type	Ventilated discs
Rear brake type	Disk
Wheel size	215/70 R16
Dimensions and weight
Length, mm	4229
Width, mm	1788
Height, mm	1816
Wheelbase, mm	2575
Front wheel track, mm	1577
Rear wheel track, mm	1582
Ground clearance, mm	175
Curb weight, kg	1665
Permitted weight, kg	-
Trunk volume, l	2112/710
Fuel tank volume, l	60

Honda Element is a Japanese crossover, produced from 2003 to 2011, aimed at young people. The car was sold in North America, Japan and Canada, and was produced only in the United States.

The Honda Element, borrowed the platform from the CRV, was produced with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The article will include an overview, specifications, price, service tips and service regulations, a test drive from TopGear.

Honda Element, released in 2003, is aimed at young people who love outdoor activities (surfing, snowboarding, going to the mountains, fishing). The car looks bright, imagine a Hummer crossed with a Mini Cooper, it's rough body and square lines spiced with a touch of a two-tone Mini.

Honda Element, built on the basis of CRV, but the dimensions are different, the wheelbase is reduced, the height and width of the body have increased. In general, the crossover has a cubic design, which allowed the engineers to create a functional and spacious interior.

As already mentioned, it has a cubic design, many body parts are made of black plastic. You do not have to worry that when you go out into nature you will scratch the body, this plastic is all "on the drum" (there are body panels painted in the body color).

Side doors open for pivoting, this allows you to comfortably enter the salon.

Inside you will find a spacious 4-seater salon with a large trunk. All 4 passengers feel spacious, there is not even a hint of tightness. Seats Honda Element, transformable, you can expand the backrests and spend the night in the car. When transporting oversized cargo, passenger seats are fastened to the side walls and you get space like in most minibuses.


In the ceiling you will find an easily removable hatch designed to carry long items such as a surfboard.

Smooth floor, made of a special material that can be washed with a hose, while it will not be damaged or worn.


The seats are also made of moisture-resistant material, they can be washed with a wet cloth, they do not accumulate moisture.
The trunk of the Honda Element, large, there is a dakatka under the floor, the cover is made of moisture-resistant material.

Honda Element Capacity

Technical stuffing

Honda Element, equipped with a 2.4-liter K24A 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 160 horsepower and 218 Nm of torque.

Equipped with Honda Element, front and all-wheel drive. 4WD is implemented by the DPS system, this is a system with two pumps, when the front wheels cannot cope with the road, the rear wheels are connected thanks to the pump. A drive with this system saves fuel. because by default only the front wheels work, and if necessary, the rear wheels are also connected.

In motion, it behaves with dignity, despite the absence of middle door pillars, body rigidity is high. From 0 to 100 kilometers per hour, the crossover accelerates in 8.7 seconds, and the fuel consumption is 11 liters per 100 kilometers, not a bad result despite the boxy design.

Element, produced from 2003 to 2011, and almost every year the model changed slightly, in 2007, the engine power increased by 10 horsepower and a 5-speed automatic transmission appeared.

Price

In Russia, prices for Honda Element start from 450,000 to 850,000 rubles, the price depends on the condition and year of manufacture of the car.

A screenshot of the prices was made on the website drom.ru

Specifications

Production date: 2003-2011
Country of origin: USA
Body: crossover
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 4
Length: 4315 mm
Width: 1819
Height: 1788
Wheelbase: 2576
Ground clearance: 175 mm
Minimum turning radius: 5.1 meters
Tire size: 215 / 70R16
Drive: front and 4WD
Gearbox: 4-speed "automatic", 5-speed "automatic", 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel consumption: 11 liters per 100 km / h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 8.7 seconds
Weight: 1655 kilograms
Fuel tank capacity: 60 liters
(dimensions are in millimeters)

Honda Element maintenance tips, taken from Hondavodam.ru

Test drive from TopGear