2011 Honda Element in Baton Rouge, LA

Overview:

There is no SUV in the market today quite like the Honda Element! It is extremely versatile, which is great for the driver with an active lifestyle. Whether you are an avid outdoorsman or a business owner looking for a versatile means of transporting your goods, the Honda Element is just what you are looking for!

Richards Honda is Louisiana’s Most Experienced Honda Dealer. Since 1971, we have been selling quality cars and trucks, like the Honda Element, to our thousands of loyal customers in the Baton Rouge area.  Let us show you all the great things the Honda Element has to offer!

Exterior:

The 2011 Honda Element SUV stands ready for adventure with its wide-opening side cargo doors and an array of exterior attachments available to help haul your bike, kayak, or skis! Its side doors swing open a full 90 degrees, wider than any in its class. This makes it easy to load items that would not fit into a typical suv. But, then again, the Honda Element is not your “typical” suv!

The exterior has a refined stance for those who stand out. The front grill gives the Element an aggressive, yet stylish look.

The Element EX comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels to help conquer whatever the road may bring!

Interior:

The purposeful interior offers a low load-in floor with flat surfaces along with a tall interior ideal for hauling many types of gear. The interior provides seating for four people along with a cargo area that quickly adapts to large items with its flip-up rear seats that fold flat, fold up and to the side, or can be removed altogether (64-plus seating arrangements). Cargo space measures an impressive 74.6 cu-ft. with the rear seats removed. The Element has a water-resistant, urethane-coated utility floor that quickly wipes down and seat fabric that resists moisture.

The Element LX comes standard with a 4-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows and remote entry. The Element EX adds a 270-watt high-output audio system, XM® Radio, CD player-based MP3/WMA™² capability, an auxiliary audio input for MP3 players or other audio devices, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and seven speakers including a 6.5-inch subwoofer.

All models include numerous storage bins and beverage holders for items such as mobile phones, audio players and drinks. Storage areas include: a large, three-bin tray above the glove box; a modular three-compartment overhead storage bin (EX); seat back storage (EX); six hooks for strapping down bikes or other bulky gear; and door storage pockets on all four doors. The Element EX exclusively has a convertible center console with a removable cooler/storage box.

Performance:

The Element’s fully independent suspension uses a front MacPherson strut and a rear compact double wishbone design for responsive handling and a comfortable ride. A 101.4-inch wheelbase contributes to a compact exterior size. An ultra-tight turning diameter of 34.9-feet provides for excellent maneuverability in tight quarters. Element LX and EX models are equipped with 16-inch wheels (steel on LX, alloy on EX) with all-season P215/70R16 tires. Additional LX and EX standard features include power rack-and-pinion steering and front and rear stabilizer bars.

The all-aluminum Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) engine produces 166-maximum horsepower at 5800 RPM and 161 lb-ft. of maximum torque at 4000 RPM. The Element’s i-VTEC variable valve timing system enhances low RPM torque while also delivering high RPM horsepower. The standard five-speed automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to minimize “gear hunting” on hilly roads. The available Real Time 4WD system enhance all-weather and light-duty off-road capabilities when driving in rain, snow, dirt roads and sandy conditions by sending power to the rear wheels when the front drive wheels experience a traction loss during acceleration.

Safety:

Standard safety equipment includes: Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®); a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front exterior; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; front side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); active front seat head restraints; an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Available Trim Levels:

The Honda Element comes in numerous trim levels that varies in features and price. Below you will find a basic breakdown of each trim level:

2WD LX

• 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC^® Engine
• 120-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers and Clock
• Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats
• Water-Resistant FXC^® (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Front Seat Fabric[3]
• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) with Traction Control
• Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
• Air-Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

2WD EX

Adding to or replacing features on the Element 2WD LX

• 270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer
• MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
• Center Console with Removable Cooler
• Water-Resistant FXC^® (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Front and Rear Seat Fabric[3]

“Dog Friendly”

The Honda Element lineup expands for the 2011 model year with an all-new “Dog Friendly™” pet accommodation system designed to improve safety, comfort and convenience for dogs and their owners alike, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

“The Honda Element has long been recognized as an accommodating vehicle for people with active lifestyles involving sports and hobbies,” said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of Product Planning for American Honda. “The new Dog Friendly Element takes that concept to a whole new level with specially designed features for dogs and their owners.”

Engineered to integrate with factory precision into the Element EX, the Dog Friendly equipment is intended to accommodate the secure transportation of a dog in the cargo area within a nylon-webbed car kennel. In daily operation the car kennel helps prevent a dog from interfering with the driver in traffic by keeping the pet properly restrained and out of reach of the driver. In the event of a frontal collision, the kennel is intended to help restrain the dog behind the rear seats, reducing the chance for the pet to be injured – or to injure human occupants during a crash.

The Dog Friendly equipment enhances pet comfort by providing a soft floor surface for the dog’s legs and paws along with a dedicated fan and a spill resistant water source. Convenience is improved for owners with an integrated ramp, easy to clean surfaces and a full suite of matching Dog Friendly accoutrements.

Major components include:

• a soft-sided cargo area car kennel made from seat belt-grade netting;
• a cushioned pet bed in the cargo area with an elevated platform;
• a 12V DC rear ventilation fan;
• second-row seat covers with a dog pattern design (matches the bed fabric);
• an extendable ramp (stores under the pet bed platform);
• all-season rubber floor mats with a toy bone pattern;
• a spill-resistant water bowl; and
• Dog Friendly exterior emblems (driver’s side and rear).

The ramp stores underneath the bed platform and can be conveniently accessed when the rear tailgate is down. The car kennel was designed and is being constructed by Takata Corporation, one of the world’s leading automotive safety systems suppliers.

Ask us today how this incredible package can be added to your Honda Element!

Available Accessories:

Here is a look at a few of the many accessories available for the Honda Element:

Bike Attachment

Kayak Attachment

Tent Attachment

Trailer Hitch

Side Steps

….and many more available! See a sales associate at Richards Honda for more information!

Warranty:

Honda Limited Warranty Information

• Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years/miles) = 3/36,000
• Powertrain Limited Warranty (years/miles) = 5/60,000
• Corrosion Limited Warranty (years/miles) = 5/unlimited

Additional Limited Warranty Information

• Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles.
• Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – Honda Genuine Parts are covered for 1 year. The warranty coverage for replacement parts purchased from and installed by a Honda dealer include parts replacement and labor.

1. Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

2. Windows Media® Audio is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

3. FXC^® is a registered trademark of Milliken & Company.