2009 Honda Element: 40 High-Res Photos, Details and Pricing
Believe it or not, a whole month has past since the first photos of the facelifted Element unceremoniously hit the web -see here, but the leak didn't prevent Honda from sticking to its original plan that was to release the official data on the car at the end of October. For 2009, Honda has enhanced the Element's exterior styling with subtle changes that include a new bumper design and front grille inspired from the redesigned Pilot SUV, restyled front fenders which are made from metal instead of composite materials, a new hood design, squared wheel arches, and new headlight and taillight configurations. -Continued
Changes in the interior are less
significant as they are limited to the brighter color schemes with titanium-look
side linings, different fabric patterns, a new overhead console with two large
storage bins and revised switchgear designs and meter graphics.
As before, the Element is
available in three styles, the basic LX, the more refined EX and the sportier SC
which stands out thanks to the addition of a factory bodykit, larger alloy
wheels, a custom grille and the lower stance achieved by lowering the ride
height of the suspension and the addition of slimmer roof
moldings.
There are no surprises under the hood as
the Element continues to use a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine producing 166HP at
5800 rpm and 161 lb-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm that can be hooked up to either a
standard 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 5-speed automatic
transmission. The Element LX and EX are available in two-wheel-drive and
four-wheel-drive configurations, while the sport-tuned Element SC continues to
be available exclusively in two-wheel-drive.
Prices for the
2009 Element that goes on sale today in the U.S. with start at $20,175 for the
2009 Element 2WD LX, plus a destination and handling charge of
$670.
2009 Honda Element LX
2009 Honda Element SC
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