2003 Honda Element Review
So novel: Can it really be a Honda?
2003 Element Review Summary & Specifications
The Honda Element is an attractive proposition for someone who wants a genuine utility vehicle that behaves like a car. There's no denying the utility of its versatile interior. And, in terms of driving dynamics, cars behave much better than trucks. Although archaic EPA rules say the Element is a truck, it's really a modern station wagon masquerading as a hip looking van. Looks are part of the attraction here. You'll either like the Element or hate it. We found it appeals to people of all ages.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | DX 2WD; DX 4WD; EX 2WD; EX 4WD |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual frontal and side-impact airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS; front side-curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | East Liberty, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-334-6632 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hondacars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | EX 2WD |
| Standard Equipment | climate control; waterproof seating surfaces; power windows; remote central locking; intermittent wipers; cruise control; steering-wheel mounted audio controls; 270-watt AM/FM/CD 7-speaker stereo; MP3/digital media auxiliary jack; removable 50/50 split fold-down rear seats; alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 460 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | |
| Horse Power | 160 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 161 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/23 |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 166.5/71.5/74.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.1/62.3 |
| Turning Radius | 34.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 43.3/55.0/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/47.6/37.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 73.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3414 |
| Stock Tires | P215/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |