The 2011 Honda Element is all about utility. An added plus, if you need more utility, is that the Element’s interior is easy to clean. Like the Element, the Forester features a practical interior. It starts at a few hundred dollars less than the "Honda Element", and has all-wheel drive standard (an all-wheel drive Element costs about$2,000 more than the base Forester). If you love the Element’s squared-off looks but don’t need its cavernous space and rough ride, check out the Kia Soul.
Be sure to check for current Honda Deals that may be available on the Honda Element. The 2011 Honda Element is little-changed from the 2010 model. If you like the Element, you'll need to buy one this year. Honda has announced that "Honda Element" production will end after the 2011 model year.
Inside, the Honda Element is best described as no-nonsense. The "2011 Element" has modest technical specs: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 166 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; and running gear that's evolved in part from the Civic and Honda CR-V parts bin. The 2011 Honda Element has a box-on-wheels design that imbues it with a lot more interior space than models that take up more parking space. And with its suicide-door (front-hinged front door and rear-hinged back door) setup, high roof and low cargo floor, it's seriously spacious. While most other vehicles of the Element's size have five seats, the Honda seats just four, and the two backseats are quite small. The 2011 Element comes with a rather basic set, though options like premium sound and a nav system can be had, along with a Dog Friendly Element package. Top crash-test ratings and a good set of safety equipment complete the Element's "get 'er done, safely" mindset.
While 4WD enthusiasts will insist on adding the Real Time 4WD, the test ride for the 2WD version of the 2011 Honda Element SC model offered faster steering, a comfortably-low ride height, and a stiffer suspension for the best ride along with the larger 18-inch wheel and tire combination.
The" 2011 Honda Element" offers plenty of power for its size with a 2.4 liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine that features an aluminum-alloy block and head. The Control-Link Macpherson strut front suspension offers a smooth ride and precise steering.
The interior of the 2011 Honda Element is all about function. Front-wheel drive should be standard, but all-wheel drive should be available as an option. The 2011 Honda Element 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.