Element

The Honda Element, available at our Portland Honda dealer, Griffith Honda of Oregon, stands for quality. The Element goes back to basics of the compact crossover genre. The boxy exterior allows for a spacious interior with space large enough for four adults to sit comfortably while driving through the city of Dalles, Oregon or the Portland area. The driver can maximize space and utility by folding or removing the seats entirely.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The Honda Element is available in three trim levels: LX, EX and SC. The Element LX and EX are available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive, while the sport-tuned SC is front-wheel-drive only.

The base LX comes with 16-inch steel wheels, a urethane utility floor, moisture-resistant seats, folding/removable rear seats, a height-adjustable driver seat, air-conditioning, full power accessories, and a four-speaker CD audio system.

The midlevel EX adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a three-compartment overhead console, a center console, a cargo-area 12-volt power outlet, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a seven-speaker audio system with MP3 capability, an auxiliary input jack and satellite radio.

The SC trim features a lowered sport suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, a custom grille, a monochromatic paint scheme with body-color bumpers and roof sections, passenger-area carpeting, an exclusive center console design, piano-black interior trim pieces, unique fabrics and copper-colored gauges.

Powertrains and Performance

All Honda Element are equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that pushes 166 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, with a five-speed automatic optional.

EPA-estimated fuel economy ranges from 20 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined for automatic-equipped two-wheel-drive models down to 18 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined for manual-shift all-wheel-drive models.

Safety

The Element comes standard with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control, active front head restraints, front seat side-impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.

Interior Design and Special Features

Cargo capacity is exceptional: With the rear seats removed, the Element can accommodate an impressive 75 cubic feet of gear. The Element’s unique pillar-less access doors make side loading a snap, though their design can be a hassle for transporting people — the front doors must first be opened before rear occupants are allowed in or out.

Come into our Portland Honda dealer, Griffith Honda of Oregon and test drive the Honda Element today!