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2007 honda element review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Stylish and versatile. introductionthe honda element was created to be the ultimate in utilitarian chic, and this year it got a little chic-er. Likewise, it delivers sedan-style driving dynamics and good fuel economy, at least by suv standards. However, the sc is not a muddy boot, hose-it-out kind of vehicle, and it's dropped any pretense of all-terrain capability. Its durable, quick-clean interior was a big part of its charm, rather than a strippo-model drawback. Low step-in height made loading mountain bikes or surfboards or big dogs easy, and vinyl flooring made it extra dog-friendly. Dark vinyl fenders and heavy cladding made stone chips or brush scrapes a non-issue. Other folks saw the benefits of roomy box that got good gas mileage and was easy to park. the utility benefits mentioned above still apply to the 2007 element lx, an unadorned base model. And to a considerable extent those benefits still apply to the high-trim ex. Starting with the 2006 models, however, the ex models began rolling out of the factory with painted fenders and cladding, though the bumpers and roof trim remained basic dark vinyl. now comes the element sc, the first model with a fully painted exterior and cloth upholstery. Its suspension is lower and stiffer for improved handling, and it has big 18-inch wheels. all 2007 models benefit from a major infusion of safety features, including curtain-style head protection airbags for front and rear passengers and vehicle stability assist for improved driver control, making them the benchmark for small utility vehicles. With these upgrades, honda completes its safety first marketing initiative, which it claims gives all its vehicles luxury-grade safety features. a new five-speed automatic transmission for 2007 and a slight increase in horsepower improves throttle response. Despite its utilitarian roots, the element has always driven more like a car than a truck. The element is a fine little automotive appliance. Dressed up as the sc model, it has a little more style. lineupthe honda element is available in three models. This is the only element that still sports the unique gray vinyl fenders and lower body cladding. For 2007, the lx comes standard with remote keyless entry. the ex 20,910) and ex 4wd 22,310) add aluminum wheels, a passenger-side armrest and a 270-watt, seven speaker am/fm/cd stereo with subwoofer, xm satellite radio hardware and redundant controls on the steering wheel. Ex models have fenders and cladding painted to match the rest of the body. the sc 22,695) is equipped comparably with the element ex model, including the upgrade 270-watt stereo. safety features include curtain-style head protection airbags for front and rear passengers with rollover sensors, as well as honda's vehicle stability assist anti-skid electronics and a tire pressure monitoring system. That's in addition to side-impact airbags for front-seat passengers for torso protection and the mandated dual front airbags with dual-stage deployment. Also standard are latch child-seat anchors, three-point seat belts for all seats with automatic tensioners on the front seats. Anti-lock brakes (abs) with brake assist come standard. walkaroundall 2007 honda element models have a new two-bar grille and headlight design that more closely resembles the honda ridgeline pickup. On the high-trim ex model, the lower body and cladding are now painted to match the rest of the exterior, while the base lx retains dark gray vinyl cladding. the new, 2007 honda element sc model features a monochromatic paint scheme and fully painted exterior panels. It's also lowered by nearly an inch compared to other element models, and finished with aggressive 18-inch spoke wheels and projector beam headlamps. The sc is available in exclusive root beer metallic paint, and it takes utilitarian chic in a new direction. the honda element's shape proudly proclaims its utility. From the front, the element has a cheeky, chunky look accentuated by rectangular headlights and the unusual design of the bumper. The hood line is fairly low and leads to a steep windshield flowing into a gently curved roofline, while the rear tailgate is nearly vertical. further distinguishing the element lx are the dark gray panels used for the front and rear fenders, front fascia, and rocker panels. They're made of a scratch- and dent-resistant composite material. These panels are painted to match the body color on the element ex, diluting the element's function-first look just a little. the tailgate is split horizontally. The top half lifts like a hatch, while the bottom half drops like a tailgate. Honda suggests the lower half can be used as a seating surface for parties. That's a fine idea, but the tailgate has its drawbacks. It effectively raises the liftover height for cargo in the rear, and it requires a little more leaning to heft larger objects into the back. That said, there remains an impressive amount of cargo space in the element. That's more than the maximum available in much larger vehicles such as the mercedes-benz m-class. the element's rear corners are nicely curved, so it doesn't look as chunky from behind. Large wheels help ensure the element doesn't look like a minivan. In all, the element makes a stylish box, or at least a box with some personality. interiorall 2007 honda element models come with a redesigned instrument cluster, steering wheel and radio controls. All elements are now fitted with front seat belts that are integrated into the seat assembly, rather than attached to the roof and floor. This design makes it a bit easier for rear seat passengers to step in and out. the instruments in the new sc model have unique copper-hue back lighting, and the sc has conventional carpet in the passenger area, rather than black polyurethane sheeting. The sc also gets special fabric seat upholstery with a raised tattoo pattern. inside, the honda element is all about space, or maximizing usable space in a vehicle with a relatively small footprint. The front seats provide acres of headroom, and there's no center tunnel down the middle to get in the way. the rear seats are roomy as well. They're raised off the floor a couple of inches higher than the front seats, giving back-seat passengers better visibility over the front seats. The downside of this design is that rear-seat passengers have a harder time seeing signs and buildings. The have to hunch down and crane necks to see up through the windshield. Most vehicles have a b-pillar right behind the front seats, where the rear doors attach. For safety reasons, however, the rear side doors cannot be opened unless the front door has been opened first. Likewise, the rear doors have to be closed before the front doors can be closed. This results in a shuffle when its time to drop rear passengers at their destination. It's a great vehicle for getting groceries. The center-opening doors allow easy loading of bulky objects without having a pillar get in the way. The rear seats fold down easily, and can be swung up to the side, leaving an uninterrupted flat floor space. The rear seats can also be removed, and without tools. Because they're relatively light, it's easy to stash the back seats in the garage, for example when making a trip to the home-improvement store. the front-passenger seatback can be folded forward to make room for a 10-foot surfboard, which still leaves room for the driver and one passenger behind the driver: two surfers, two surfboards, in other words. All the seats, includi. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Power Locks✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Aluminum Wheels
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