2005 Honda Element EX printer friendly version - SUV - CNET Reviews
As one would expect after beholding the 2005 Honda Element EX in all its boxy glory, the interior offers gobs of space for passengers and cargo alike. Trimmed in a resilient fabric befitting the Element's mission to be the vehicle of choice for active individuals, all the seats are comfortable and offer a good view of the surroundings except at the junction of the A-pillar and the dashboard, where pedestrians can disappear from the driver's field of vision. Long-drive comfort is aided by fold-down armrests on the inside of the front seats. Honda's power-train refinement technologies are what keep the 2005 Honda Element EX from feeling underpowered, despite modest ratings of 160 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. The timing on each cylinder's four valves is varied electronically for optimal breathing, and the optional automatic transmission's Grade Logic Control helps the Element avoid hunting for gears or coasting too freely on hills. The system also makes climbing grades a snap without requiring constant right-foot attention. Acceleration feels pretty leisurely but is in line with other vehicles of this type. Underway, the 2005 Honda Element EX's carlike underpinnings result in a smooth, controlled ride similar to that of its cousin, the CR-V. Honda's Real Time four-wheel-drive system routes power to the rear only when front-wheel slip is detected, so everyday handling is predictably benign puller behavior. Variable-assist power steering seems linear enough for pointing the Element through tight spots and around city corners to be enjoyable-an odd realization in a car that feels so large inside. Body roll is present, but all-around independent suspension keeps things in check.
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