page_title: Honda Element
section_title: Model year changes
hierarchical_section_title: Honda Element / Model year changes
caption_attribution_description: 2007-2008 Honda Element photographed in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
context_page_description: The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda using a modified CR-V platform and marketed in North America over a single generation for model years 2003-2011.
  Manufactured in East Liberty, Ohio, the Element was offered with front-wheel or all-wheel drive — and was noted for its boxy exterior styling with bi-parting side doors and its boxy, flexible interior layout.
context_section_description: 2003:  The 2003 Element was launched with two trim levels — DX and EX. All-wheel drive models came with a large rear moonroof. All trim levels came with a 160hp 2.4L K24A4 engine. Production and sales began in December 2002.
  2004:  A mid-range LX trim level between the DX and the premium EX trim levels. Side airbags became available as an option on the EX models.
  2005:  The LX model featured revised front seats with a passenger seat armrest. The DX model was eliminated. XM satellite radio and MP3 capabilities were added as standard features in the audio system for the EX model. A 5 speed manual transmission was standard. The charcoal gray plastic tone was darkened and a navy blue was offered with the Satin Silver Metallic paint. Hub Caps on the LX were changed to cover the entire wheel.
  Fuel economy was officially 19 miles per US gallon (12.4 l/100 km) City, 23 miles per US gallon (10.2 l/100 km) Highway; 20 miles per US gallon (11.8 l/100 km) Combined
  2006:  
  A fully painted version called the EX-P became available for an extra US$500. It came with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
  2007:  
  The 2007 Element received a mild refresh, which included 6 hp increase to 166 hp, along with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and seat belts integral to the front seats allowing rear-seat occupants to exit the vehicle without a front occupant having to unbuckle. Side airbags became standard, as did electronic stability control. The plastic latticework grille was replaced by silver-colored slats. A new trim level called the SC was offered with a different front bumper and grille, lowered suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels, projector headlamps, "tribal print" seat fabric, center console, and carpeted floors in the seating areas. Unlike the other trim packages, the SC had a non-removable center console.
  2008:  The only change from the 2007 Element was the addition of the color Royal Blue Pearl for the SC trim.
  2009:  New color combinations for the dashboard became available. For 2009, the Honda Element received an optional navigation system, outside temperature display and minor exterior  revisions. The hood and grill were redesigned, the front fenders were now all metal rather than painted composite material, and the wheel arches were squared off. The moon-roof was no longer available for 2009-2011.
  2010:  For 2010, Honda Element offered LX, EX, EX with Navigation, and SC trim levels.  All trim levels featured a 5-speed automatic transmissions. 
  2011:  For 2011, the option of a navigation system and the sporty SC trim level have been dropped. The Royal Blue Pearl color was also eliminated. Honda discontinued the Element in early 2011.
caption: 2007–2008 Honda Element SC
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