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The Honda Element

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

Honda has introduced its new car tagged as the 2008 Honda Element. Unlike other Honda vehicles that came before it, the 2008 Honda Element has exceptional beauty. What makes it even more beautiful is that it is really functional. In other words, its design is not just there for the sake of style. It has a purpose. According to reviews of the said vehicle, its design is useful topped with character. Hence, the Honda Element is designed for the modern day people, those who are always on the go and values style but is after functionality as well. This car is beautiful but there is more to its aesthetic qualities.

The Honda Element is a vehicle that values simplicity. It is not that expensive either. It has the space that can provide for one’s comfortable rides as well as an interior that is quite easy to clean. Those who have an active lifestyle may most probably like the Honda Element for it doesn’t come hard on the budget and it has the space that can accommodate the things they need to haul around as they go about their busy schedules. The Element can be availed of at $23,575. It is geared with a five-speed automatic transmission and is a fun to drive.

The fine detail of the Element is the one thing that really sets it apart from former vehicles of Honda. It has major body panels that contain no textured plastic pieces. In other words, its roof trim, fenders, as well as the bumpers are body-colored. As for its front fascia, it incorporates a more car-like bumper shape. It has unique headlights to light its way. When it comes to the wheels, the Element is equipped with 18-inch alloy. Former Honda models have only 16 inches.

It features the Vehicle Stability Assist or the VSA, which is a stability control system that further provides for a comfortable and safe ride. Among its safety equipments are the dual-threshold front airbags and the Occupant Position Detection System that works to control deployment. Many say that Honda made a breakthrough upon the creation of the Honda Element. As for ride control, it has an independent suspension system that features the modified MacPherson struts for the front, double wishbones when it comes to the rear and unmatched Honda shocks and springs that can be availed of at Bilstein shocks for quality rides.