2011 Honda Element Los Angeles

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Rolling into the new year, the Element represents Honda as a unique SUV that shines in the area of utility. The 2011 Honda Element is a vehicle that provides an affordable option for drivers who require a substantial amount of space and flexible seating options at an affordable price. Adding the optional 4WD feature adds even more value to this Honda. For families on the go who are looking for an interesting and unique vehicle, the 2011 Element does the job. The Honda Element carries over from 2010, but the SC trim is no longer available. Standard safety features on every Element include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, front side-impact airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, front anti-whiplash head restraints, and a tire pressure monitor. The Element is now available in just two trim levels, the LX and EX.  Standard features include AM/FM/CD, air conditioning, cruise control, and power locks/windows/mirrors. The EX adds XM, an auxiliary jack, steering-wheel audio controls, and more speakers. To create the Element, Honda basically applies this wagon body to the understructure of the Civic compact sedan. That’s what qualifies Element as a crossover; what makes it eligible to be considered an SUV is availability of all-wheel drive (AWD).

New Honda Element Power

Both 2011 Element trim levels are equipped with a 166-hp 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, matched with a five-speed automatic transmission. The Honda Element is available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations. The 2011 Honda Element provides a smooth, quiet ride on the highway with its combination of a 2.4 liter, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine and Control-Link Macpherson strut front suspension. Off-road, the Element provides a surprisingly good driving experience and handles dirt, rocks, and bumps very well for an affordable, 4-cylinder SUV. This Honda model offers plenty of power for its size. Furthering the driving experience is a Drive-By-Wire throttle system and Real-Time 4WD.

 Design of the 2011 Honda Element

The exterior design of the 2011 Element continues to offer consumers a unique and stylish design. You know when you are driving an Element down the road that you will be noticed in the sea of not so interesting cars. The Element's headlamps and grille give the compact crossover a family resemblance to its larger cousin, the Pilot. Element's trademark center-opening swing-wide doors with no center roof pillar remain a distinguishing feature.  A blunt nose, upright windshield, and tall roof give Element the look of a small van. It’s slightly longer overall than key competitors. The Element, by contrast from the other models in its class, uses long front doors in combination with quarter-sized rear doors hinged at the back. Open both and you expose a large portion of the interior for total convenience. That towering roof makes for fantastic passenger head room all around. Except for their wheels, the 2011 Element LX and 2011 Element EX models are virtually indistinguishable visually. Both use the same size tires on 16-inch wheels, though the EX comes with alloys and the LX uses steel wheels with wheel covers. Gone for model-year 2011 is the Element SC model, which affected a “street custom” look with lowered ride height, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a monochromatic exterior color scheme.

'11 Honda Element Cabin

Inside the Honda Element, there is room for four and, with the seats folded, a ton of cargo room. The rear seats can be folded flat, folded up to the sides or removed, Honda claims 64 different seating configurations, creating a large, open cargo space. As far as everyday function and ease of use, the Element stands out. The utilitarian floor and water-resistant upholstery provides both rugged durability and easy clean-up. Simply spray it down, wipe it up, and the inside is clean. The fully-configurable seating and the innovative cargo-area design allows the new Honda owner to flip, fold, or remove rear seats for up to 64 different interior options. With a convenient center console, overhead storage, and a functional instrument panel, everything has its designated place for easy retrieval. The center console even comes with a removable cooler for those long trips.

Conclusions

The new Element offers easy access for people or cargo, and the wash-an-wear interior on the LX and EX models is great for camping and dogs. Consumers find the Element's styling distinctive. The 2011 Element is Honda's crossover sport utility vehicle with a difference, designed to appeal to an active crowd. The versatile four-passenger Element maximizes space for people and cargo while retaining a relatively compact size and car-like driving characteristics. The 2011 Honda Element is all about utility. If that’s what you’re looking for the Element will satisfy you. In a class of small SUVs that try to be car-like around-town companions or rugged off-road bruisers, the Honda Element does one thing very well: it provides a durable and practical way to move your stuff. For the latest updates on this model, visit the official Honda Element website.