Honda drops the Element SC model for 2011. Royal Blue Pearl paint is no longer available; neither is the factory navigation.
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Following a complete exterior and interior makeover in 2009, the Honda Element receives only minor changes for 2010. On EX models, a new "dog-friendly" pet accommodation system includes a soft-sided kennel in the cargo area, special dog-print patterned seat covers and floor mats, and a special ramp to allow old dogs ease of ingress and egress.
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The Honda Element enters 2009 with a complete exterior makeover and more space and functionality on the inside. Upgrading its competitive look, the 2009 Element features new headlights and taillights, a new squarer hood design, squared wheel arches, rounded roofline, a front grille surrounded by chrome, and restyled fenders, which are now made of metal instead of composite material. A titanium look pervades the interior with a new low center console, standard on the LX, and a new multi-function center console with removable cooler/storage box on the EX. A new overhead storage console with three configurable compartments is standard on EX and SC trims. New fabric colors and redesigned graphics for the gauges accent all trims. The SC adds unique copper-colored lighting around the gauges, and a carpeted floor replaces the waterproof rubber floor that comes with the LX and EX. The rear skylight has been discontinued. Full-power features, remote entry, and a 4-speaker sound system with CD player are now standard on all trims. Standard on the SC and EX are an MP3 jack, satellite radio, and wheel-mounted audio controls. SC and EX trims now have a USB interface available and a 270-watt stereo system with seven speakers and a front center-mounted 6.5-inch subwoofer. New options for the SC and EX also include a bundled rearview camera and voice-activated navigation system that can also play MP3 files via a flash-card slot and iPod jack. Bluetooth is available for all trims. An optional navigation system is available for the SC and EX.
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The Honda Element enters 2008, its sixth year, with no major changes from the previous model year.
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The Honda Element gets freshened styling inside and out for 2007, along with ten more horsepower from the engine, and a new electronic throttle. The available automatic transmission now has five speeds rather than four. The Element also includes more safety equipment than before: vehicle stability assist (VSA) and anti-lock brakes with brake assist are now standard across the line, and base LX models now get standard keyless entry.
SelectBrowse ListingsProviding a unique utility style, the Honda Element was introduced in 2003 geared for a younger and more active crowd. Developed as an alternative to a pickup truck or a larger sport utility vehicle, the Element featured a featured a square appearance that differentiated itself from the other Honda vehicles in 2003. The five-door layout of the 2003 Honda Element included a pair of rear access doors and a fold-down tailgate at the back. The Honda Element’s most endearing quality was its highly customizable interior. Seating could be configured to 64 or more arrangements that include the conversion of the rear seats into a bed. The flooring of the 2003 Element was draped with a tough, scratch resistant urethane-coated material allowing it to be easily cleaned. Power for the Honda Element was sourced from a 2.4-liter I-VTEC engine that initially generated 160 horsepower (output was increased to 166 in 2007). A five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic were offered for the 2003 model year. A five-speed automatic transmission was introduced to the Honda Element for 2007. For much of the Element’s production span, the vehicle could be equipped as a front-wheel drive or with Real Time four-wheel drive. Often sporting metallic-look composite body panels, the Honda Element’s EX-P trim package in 2006 painted the panels to match the body color for a more sophisticated look. The Element SC replaced the EX-P trim level in 2007 that added a sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch wheels. For 2010, Honda added a “Dog Friendly” package to the Element complete with a cushioned pet bed, 12-volt rear ventilation fan and a spill-resistant water bowl. After the 2011 model year, Honda declared the end of production for the Element compact utility vehicle.
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