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2007 Honda Element Review
Stylish and versatile.
2007 Element Review Summary & Specifications
Even with the new SC model, the Honda Element is a utility first vehicle. It's designed to maximize space and people/cargo hauling options in a fairly small package, with driving characteristics similar to a small sedan and optional all-wheel-drive for a measure of security. It 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. We find Element's styling distinctive. In total, it's a good vehicular appliance, and the new SC model adds a notch more attitude. NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie reported from Santa Barbara, California; with J.P. Vettraino reporting from Detroit and Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Honda Element LX ($18,900); LX 4WD ($20,300); EX ($20,910); EX 4WD ($22,310); SC ($22,695) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 with iVTEC |
| Engines (optional) | 166-hp 2.4-liter dual overhead cam 16-valve inline-4 with variable valve timing |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, full cabin curtain-style head protection airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist, anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | East Liberty, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-33HONDA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hondacars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Element SC ($22,695) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning with micron filter; cloth seating surfaces and carpet; power windows and mirrors; remote central locking; intermittent wipers; cruise control; 270-watt, seven-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with redundant steering wheel controls; XM Satellite Radio hardware; removable 50/50 split fold-down rear seats; halogen projector-beam headlights; painted bumpers and trim; 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23290 |
| Horse Power | 166 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 161 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/25 |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 170.8/71.5/69.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 43.3/55.0/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/47.6/39.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 74.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, control links, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, double-wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3596 |
| Stock Tires | P225/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
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