2006 Honda Element

Pros: Engine, interior space and utility are outstanding.

Cons: Lack of interior storage bins

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended, the swiss army knife of Sports Utility Vehicles.

Review: We have owned our Element for just under two months (Canadian Y package- AWD, sunroof, 5 speed), but in that time completed over 6000 km of driving on vacation to the West Coast in every kind of terrain (mountains and prairie). Given extensive driving ...

Pros: - Quality - Reliability - MPG & Emissions

Cons: - Door Use next to parked cars - Manual Windows in rear

The Bottom Line: Though not a "macho" SUV it's better than them in every way as you are safe driving it and so is everyone around you.

Review: Research - Was looking to replace a mazda protege5 wagon that was having several issues even though it was still under warranty (25k miles). I needed something reliable but flexible to haul items but not be wasteful in emissions or gas guzzling for ...

Pros: Price, Cargo (space, loading/unloading), seat configuration, easy to clean.

Cons: passengers getting in/out of the back seat, back seat only has room for two

The Bottom Line: If you want something useful and economical, go get one. If you want a glamorous car to impress your friends with, get something else.

Review: My friend and I both bought new cars last year. We both do a lot of mountain bike riding and snow-boarding, but I also needed a work rig for hauling around tools and big dirty parts. He got an Xterra and I payed several thousand less for an Element ...

Pros: fuel efficient, comfy, cool-looking, good handling

Cons: only seats 4, slippery floor when there is no floor matt

Review: The Honda Element is a cool, small, compact CUV. A CUV is a crossover utility vehicle. That means it is like an SUV but has good gas mileage and some characteristics like a sedan. The Element has some features from the Civic, a compact Honda sedan. It's ...

Pros: Versatility, Storage, 4wd, Rubber floor, Reliability

Cons: Gas milage, max load weight, wind noise

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this SUV for its combination of reliability and versatility. It is also fun to drive.

Review: I have owned the 2006 Honda Element LX 4wd for approx 2 1/2 years and driven 40k miles. Overall, I am very happy with the vehicle and glad I made the purchase. The Element has been very handy and very versatile, which is what you would expect based on ...

Pros: It's a Honda engine and drive train.

Cons: Wiper speed control, only 1 power door lock control.

Review: We purchased the Y package (Canada). Everything so far is mechanically fine. My gripe is the single speed intermittent wipers, single drivers side only power door lock and lastly, I upgraded to the console style arm rest to get rid of the skinny arm ...

Pros: Spacious, sturdy, comfortable, well thought out.

Cons: Poor mileage, mediocre engine power.

Review: I really like the configuration of this car. I bought my 06 new in Dec 05. It averages 18 MPG. If Honda came out with a hybrid Element, I'll buy it! The engine feels like it's throttled way down. It should have more power. My 91 Accord with 350K miles ...

Pros: Awesome, fun, cute, sporty, and versatile

Cons: Kind of loud and sometimes a gas guzzler

Review: We got our 2006 Element - an EX-P (meaning all painted) in maroon that is 4x4 - in December 2005 and fell in love with it instantly. The car drives really well, is comfortable and roomy as well. The seat are comfy, though the armrests leave a little to ...