Overview & Reviews

After a major update last year, the Honda Element returns for 2008 unchanged.

• Smooth engine, nimble handling, spacious interior, optional all-wheel drive.

• Only seats four, clamshell rear doors complicate entry/exit for rear passengers.

User Reviews:

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  Fun, but not what I expected of a Honda - 2008 Honda Element
  By Cruisedoggy - May 12 - 2:40 pm

  At 54, this was my very first new car...ever! Everyone said what great cars Hondas are, so I was excited to be buying one, and my beloved Element to boot. At 1000 miles it had been in the shop twice for fuel tank sensor issues. Now at just shy of a year and only 5700 miles I am truly disappointed. It IS fun to drive and I love its funny nerd cool look, but the quality really lacks....small irritations: defrosters are non- existent, radio speakers vibrated from the start, drivers side doors rattle. Im a single old guy, so its hardly been given rough treatment.

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  LOVE my new E!! - 2008 Honda Element
  By juxtin - May 3 - 11:14 pm

  I drove several different vehicles including the tiny Fit and a luxurious CRV, but as soon as I got into the Element I knew it was the right one. The kiwi-metallic color puts a smile on my face every time I see it and it is so much fun to drive. The factory stereo BUMPS! Accelerates well enough... I dont drive too aggressively... kid seat fits with tons of room left over. I wish the rear windows rolled down. They pop open but that can be a hassle while driving. The seats are fairly comfortable. A little stiff but that helps a bad back on a long drive... good support. TONS of interior room. Feels like a real sturdy vehicle. Drove WAY better than the Pilot. Never loved a car like I love my Element!!

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  Love It - 2008 Honda Element
  By Henry - May 3 - 10:39 pm

  We bought the SC and have gotten lots of compliments about its looks. Its very versatile. Its a lot of fun to drive. It handles great for its shape. It has a great sound system and its a killer tailgating machine. We purchased the legs for the built in table and it works great. Weve put over 10,000 on it and loved every mile.

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  Needs more interior room! - 2008 Honda Element
  By hondagirl - February 26 - 7:45 pm

  Great to drive...very good gas mileage for an SUV!

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  a buckboard with short range - 2008 Honda Element
  By kirkd1 - February 14 - 3:01 pm

  ...and bad gas mileage. Admittedly moving from an 04 BMW X3 was a questionable decision. But at lease turn back they wanted $3k more for the 04 than we paid for the 08 Honda. We were looking for a smaller carbon footprint. The BMW spewed 20 pounds per 15k miles where the Honda 6 pounds. We were not expecting the poor gas mileage (it is a shoebox but still). The absolute biggest pain is the range, it has a small tank, you would think they could find room for a little bigger gas tank.

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  Dont replace a BMW with an Element - 2008 Honda Element
  By kirkd1 - January 30 - 3:36 pm

  I thought the ride was buckboard with the 04 X3 but this sc is STIFF. Goes around corners better than the minivan character of the regular models but rear seat passengers need kidney belts. This is "she who must be obeyed"s and she doesnt complain but has mentioned the stripped down features coming from her X3 (no automatic lights or turn down passenger parking mirror bugs her). Really we wanted a smaller footprint (carbon and fuel economy) but this is only getting 19 mpg on a good day and the X3 was 17-18mpg. 6 pounds of pollution per 15k miles for the Honda and 15 pounds for the X3. My biggest beef is the short range, especially for a brick with bad fuel economy.

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  Take it to the lake! - 2008 Honda Element
  By gmartin - January 26 - 1:12 pm

  On our first trip north, I had two dogs, a kid, a 10 horse outboard motor, a plug in cooler and 260 miles to drive to our lake. 24 mpg on two lanes with hills. Great utility vehicle and have gotten 28 mpg on the two lanes. 24 on the freeway. We live in MN and it does a great job in the snow also. I may want a more aggressive snow tread though for the back roads.

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  Root Beer Rules - 2008 Honda Element
  By Sall Good - December 27 - 9:55 pm

  I wanted a more versatile vehicle than the sedans Ive driven for years, but didnt want a truck-based SUV or minivan. Ive owned several Accords and a Civic -- all great cars -- but after buying a house, needed something to haul stuff on occasion. This well-handling and peppy vehicle fit the bill perfectly. Ive been looking for something like this for years. Bought the SC model because I really dont need 4WD, and also really liked the Root Beer color which is only available on the SC. It sits lower on larger tires than the EX or LX. It really makes the car sleeker-looking, and improves the handling. Love this car, and expect to keep it for a long, long time. Fits all needs.

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  Feeling like a kid again!!! - 2008 Honda Element
  By dqdave - November 6 - 8:36 am

  I bought it for the fun, but this is a practical car that I can use for my bikes, or camping, or the long winters in Wisconsin. And, I think its the most comfortable car Ive ever been in. MPG is fair, 24-26, mostly highway. MT is silky smooth, better than my S2000.

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  Love my Green Toaster - 2008 Honda Element
  By Rob - October 30 - 5:12 pm

  I was looking for an all around vehicle for hauling stuff, commuting, and occasional 4wd needed when camping, but didn’t want a truck and this car fits perfect. Always loved the ‘funky’ looking unique design on the outside, but was surprised how big this small SUV is on the inside. More headroom and driver space than my wife’s Suburban. Great for moving furniture, trips to Home Depot, Costco, etc. Consistently get about 22 mpg (not bad for an AWD box), although I drive fairly conservative lately due to gas prices. Thought the rear moon roof was weird at first, but nice to see out of when using seats as a bed. AWD makes this a real blast to drive on dirt roads! 6 months and very pleased.