2008 Honda Element Summary

2008 Honda Element

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2008 Honda Element

Kelley Blue Book Retail $13,250–$16,500  

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MPG City: 18 – 20 Highway: 23 – 25

Available Engines

166-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 24 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Upgraded four-cylinder
Many more standard safety features
FWD or AWD
Sport-tuned SC variant
 

What We Like

+Cargo versatility
+Safety features
+Backseat room
+Reliability
 

What We Don't

-Some interior controls poorly executed
-Modest highway acceleration
-Aging interior design
-Backseat conversions somewhat cumbersome
 
Youthful shoppers issued a big thumbs-up when Honda exhibited its Model X concept vehicle at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Because of that reaction, the innovative light truck wound up on what Honda called the "fast track to production." As a result, the youth-oriented Element was launched as a 2003 model.  Read More

5 Available Element Trims

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    Original MSRP
LX Front-wheel Drive
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$18,980
LX 4x4
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$20,380
EX Front-wheel Drive
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$20,990
EX 4x4
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$22,390
SC Front-wheel Drive
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$22,775
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