2008 Honda Element Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

It has plenty of space and room in the back. It has 4 wheel drive and it is pretty good with gas mileage. The back seats fold down and can be removed for even more storage space if need be. It has good acceleration and handles well when turning. Good in snow.

Very tough and versatile; reliable (it is a Honda!); good interior design; all wheel drive; decent gas mileage. I like the SUV aspect of the vehicle and I especially like the foldable seats which allow you to get a lot of items in the back.

Easy to drive, very spacious, cool theater seating, big trunk, comfortable seats, unique shape, big from window, good sound system and stereo for the time, a/c and heat are quick to heat and cool, good car for moving a lot of stuff can it full.

It is small and handles very well. There is a very narrow turn radius and it is very comfortable. You sit higher up and can see great. There are very few tune ups needed so you are getting bang for your buck. Especially since the gas tank is about 12 gallons to fill up is not terribly expensive.

Great for camping. Good gas mileage. Good parts under the hood. The safety of this vehicle makes me feel comfortable. The doors that open in opposite directions are great for camping. There is no carpet so no stains!

It is not really aerodynamic and does not handle well in high winds. The undercarriage is prone to rust and the plastic part of the exterior is hard to wash clean. I am not to positive on the overall high end speed and braking capabilities. I have had to replace the spare tire several times and the speakers could be better.

Mileage not the greatest; the doors are a bit awkward at times. Although I enjoy the all wheel drive, it means when something does break down it costs more to repair. I just spent a sizable amount on repairs due to the car's age.

Not everyone understands suicide doors, only four seats, ok miles per gallon, had a problem with car alarm (now fixed), not very aerodynamic, sits low on tires, no air in the back, old technology compared to cars today.

You cannot see very well peripherally because of the hatch back windows and the columns that hold up the roof. The seats in the back do not fold down but up against the wall further reducing visibility out the sides. Then it is a bench like back seat so everything slides around. And if you have to stop quickly anything in your back seat could slide under the chairs into the trunk.

The seals on the windows are terrible. Sometimes when driving friends, the opposite direction opening doors can get annoying because I have to let my friends out. I recommend for Honda elements to have sliding doors instead!