The Lowdown: 2008 Honda Element
By Jack Bregman
The 2008 Honda Element
Made in UNITED STATES for Honda, the Element for 2008 is a leader in the 4-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $18,980 USD with a dealer cost of $17,662 USD.
Fuel Economy
The Element's generous 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 18 miles/gallon city driving with a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Element retails for $18,980 USD with a invoice price of $17,662 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $635 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
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 3433 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Element Dimensions
The 2008 Element has standard length of 169.30 inches and a width of 71.50 inches. The Element rides 70.40 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.90 inches. Front headroom is 43.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Element a radius of 34.90 inches. It uses 215/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 101.40 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. Element optional equipment may include 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 Gray/Black Cloth Interior, Titanium/Black Cloth Interior. The Element seats 4 people with 41.00 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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