The Honda Element for 2006
Introduction
The 2006 Element is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Honda. It is Honda's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $20,125 USD in 2006.
Element Dimensions
In 2006 the Element has an overall length of 170.20 inches and a width of 71.50 inches. It sits a total of 70.40 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.90 inches. Front headroom is 43.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Element a turning radius of 34.90 inches. It uses 215/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 101.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Element comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine gets 21 miles/gallon city and 25 miles/gallon highway off a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Element are also available.
Pricing
The Element retails for $20,125 USD with a invoice price of $18,598 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $550 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Leather Steering Wheel, Cassette Player, CD Changer, Cargo Area Cover, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Alabaster Silver Metallic, Atomic Blue Metallic, Kiwi Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Tangerine Metallic, Tango Red Pearl with interior choices of Black/Gray Cloth Interior, Gray/Blue Cloth Interior. The Element seats 4 people with 41.00 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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