2008 Honda Element Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Element 2WD EX Automatic Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Cloth front bucket seats w/driver manual height adjustment

  • Removable 50/50 rear cloth seats w/flip-up feature

  • Adjustable head restraints in all seating positions

  • Front/rear flat-folding seats

  • FXC waterproof front/rear seating surfaces

  • Urethane coated utility floor

  • Adjustable steering column

  • Steering wheel-mounted audio controls

  • Instrument panel-mounted shifter

  • Instrument panel w/blue backlit gauges-inc

    tachometer, digital odometer, (2) digital trip meters, coolant temp

  • Indicator lights-inc

    door/tailgate open, low-fuel, low-oil pressure, passenger-side airbag-off indicator, vehicle stability assist-on

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Maintenance Minder system

  • Pwr front windows w/driver auto-up/down

  • Rear ventilation windows

  • Pwr door/tailgate locks

  • Remote entry system

  • Cruise control

  • Immobilizer theft-deterrent system

  • 270-watt AM/FM stereo w/MP3/WMA/CD player-inc

    (6) speakers, subwoofer, auxiliary input jack, CD text display capability

  • XM satellite radio w/90-day subscription

  • Roof-mounted antenna

  • Air conditioning w/air-filtration system

  • Rear seat heater ducts

  • Rear window defroster

  • Lockable glove box

  • Front/rear beverage holders

  • Front/rear 12V pwr outlets

  • Dual front side armrests

  • Door pocket storage bins w/rear bottle holders

  • Overhead storage compartment w/map lights

  • Sliding sunvisor extensions

  • Dual visor vanity mirrors

  • Dual front seatback pockets

  • Front/rear driver-side seatback bungee loops

  • Cargo area-inc

    light, storage bins, (4) tie-downs, (2) hooks

  • Exterior

  • Body-colored composite body panels

  • Multi-reflector halogen headlights

  • Green heat-rejecting glass

  • Rear privacy glass

  • Pwr mirrors

  • 2-speed/intermittent windshield wipers

  • Rear window wiper w/washer

  • Side cargo doors

  • Body-colored door handles

  • Clamshell tailgate

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I4

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    2.4L/144

  • Fuel System

    MPFI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    166 @ 5800

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    161 @ 4000

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    7.5

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)

  • Brake assist

  • Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)

  • Front side-impact airbags-inc

    occupant position detection system (OPDS)

  • Side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor, front & rear

  • 3-point seat belts in all positions-inc

    front seat belt automatic tensioning system, front adjustable seat belt anchors

  • Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)

  • Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control

  • Side-impact door beams

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    16.2

  • Turns, lock to lock

    3.26

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    34.9

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 2.4L DOHC MPFI 16-valve i-VTEC I4 engine

  • Drive-by-wire throttle system

  • 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD

  • Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control

  • Front wheel drive

  • Control-link MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar

  • Compact double wishbone rear suspension w/stabilizer bar

  • P215/70R16 all-season tires

  • 16\ x 6.5\ alloy wheels

  • Variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering

  • Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)

  • Brake assist

  • Chrome exhaust finisher

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Control-Link

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Compact

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    1.18

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    0.83

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    1500

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    150

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    1500

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    150

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/OD

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    5

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.79

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.61

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.08

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.73

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.57

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    2.00

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    4.50

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    2WD Sport Utility

  • Drivetrain

    Front Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

  • 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 5 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.1 x 0.9

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.1 x 0.4

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA