The Honda Element delivers an affordable, rugged and adaptable platform that incorporates the best traits of a pickup with a hard flat floor, an SUV with a rear enclosed area and a car with responsive handling and good fuel economy. Starting around $16,000, the Element leaves room for extensive customization, and the Element Concept, developed by Honda Access America, shows one direction in which the Element can be taken. The concept features a high output i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that takes advantage of a high flow exhaust to produce over 200 horsepower. An all-terrain sport suspension system coupled with high performance Brembo brakes and 21-inch wheels and tires offers increased handling precision on- and off-road as well as enhanced stopping power. Exterior modifications including a new front bumper and grille design, a wider track, bright aluminum finish and a roof-mounted tail spoiler give the Element a decidedly aggressive demeanor.
Powertrain Modifications
- 200+ horsepower i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine
- Custom high flow exhaust
Chassis/Suspension Modifications
- All-terrain on/off-road sport suspension
- High performance slotted Brembo brakes
- 21-inch Honda Access custom design 5-spoke alloy wheels with satin finish
- 245/35R 21 Michelin concept tires
Exterior Modifications
- New front bumper design with two-part metal/plastic combination
- Black chrome headlight/taillight bezel finish with clear signal indicators
- New grille design
- Rocker panel side sills
- Increased track width
- Flared, body colored fender panels
- New rear bumper design with integrated exhaust and heat diffuser
- Roof-mounted tail spoiler
- Bright aluminum finish on lower body panels
- "Blue Metal Xenon" painted upper panels
Interior Modifications
- Custom floor-to-ceiling center console including vehicle dynamics display, blue LED glow lighting and overhead mounted storage bins
- Racing-inspired instrument panel with "high-contrast" surface finish, aluminum accents and air vents
- Racing front bucket seats
- DVD navigation system
- Custom floor carpet
- Sport grip shift knob and steering wheel
- Door panel design modifications
Source: Honda
