Since its debut in 2003, the vehicle has been described often with two brief comments: " is horrible and " " It is a box with four wheels. "
There not doubt the Element is one of the most conspicuous appearances on the road. However, good looks (or lack of good looks) are subjective. More important, Honda did not have a car without an element plan.
The was introduced as an urban utility vehicle with hopes that appeal to younger drivers who seek truck cargo space in an enclosed area. The vehicle has attracted a younger audience, to some extent, but the average age of buyers so far is 43, according to JD Power & Associates.
Regardless, Element owners are the ones who largely has searched a vehicle with easy access to areas of sports equipment loading groceries, luggage and work supplies.
In the first walk out on my weekly test drive, I drove the four-wheel drive EX model - one of the three options available - a 175-mile round trip to Berkeley, Calif. It had a 4-cylinder, 16-value, 2.4 liter, 160 - horsepower engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
I light departed in the afternoon rain, drove them windy, clear skies and returned late in the evening after intermittent showers made Interstate stain the surface. Taking into account the three different weather patterns, the Element adjusted well and offers a comfortable drive. The car felt safe on the road and has nearly overview of the visibility of the driver, slightly elevated seat.
My vehicle has an outer metallic silver and gray / blue interior, while basic colors but complementary taking into account the usefulness of the vehicle intended use.
The Interior Design With little gadget is simple, easy to use, ventilation, air conditioning, heating and radio control, and a gearbox angle very well and the gear lever. It& 39;s located on the lower dash, and not between the seats of a front console.
The two front doors open and have ease of entry and exit. The side doors open to an interior side lock and only in combination with the front door handle. The side doors also open to angles of 90 degrees, and it offers a large amount of interior space for loading or unloading of the aforementioned needs of the utility-type owners.
Another promotes the role of multi-purpose element, its theme is resistant the scratches, waterproof interior. Although I did not test the claim, the cloth seats of the vehicle are designed to get wet as is the rubberlike floor. There are stories of some element hosing their own vehicles transporting maybe after internal muddy mountain bikes or wet hunting dogs.
The comfortable driving the vehicle and the direction are satisfactory and easy maneuverability in tight positions is impressive taking into account their size and shape. The vehicle is not a luxury sedan, with its prominent noise level of a road safe measurement.
The EX all-wheel drive model also has a backseat on the roof, air conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels, ABS brakes , power windows and CD player. Some of these options are available in other models.
None element of the manual or automatic transmission elements have earned especially good acceleration marks. The EX model, as others have pointed out, there must be a full throttle to maintain the speed of a few medium-grade inclines.
2004 Honda Element
Safety characteristics - driver and passenger, front and side airbags, side impact door beams, ABS brakes.
Fuel Mileage (estimates) - 21 mpg (city), 24 mpg (highway).
Warranty - Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36000 miles; Powertrain, 3 years/36000 miles; Corrosion, 5 years / unlimited price range miles.
Base - - $ 16100 - $ 21100.
James Raia is a journalist in syndicated Sacramento, California, who writes about sports, fitness and business topics, as well as freedom of electronic newsletters Endurance Sports News and Tour de France Times and The Weekly Driver, a car review column.
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