The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV that was manufactured and marketed in North America during a single generation from 2003 to 2011. Known for its distinct boxy exterior styling featuring bi-parting side doors, as well as a flexible interior layout, the Element offered a unique design that set it apart in the SUV segment. Produced in East Liberty, Ohio, the Element utilized a modified version of the second-generation CR-V platform, offering the choice between front-wheel or real-time 4-wheel drive configurations. It's important to note that despite being marketed as having "Real Time 4WD," the Element never offered an all-wheel-drive option, causing confusion among some owners.
Initially conceived as the Model X, which originated from a group of
