Honda Announces Element Pricing

Combining the best utilities of an SUV, pick-up truck and van, the much anticipated 2003 Honda Element will have a manufacturer suggested retail price starting at $23,900, Honda Canada Inc. announced today.

Set to arrive at Honda dealers mid-January, the Element is designed for active buyers who require a versatile vehicle to meet their needs. Featuring 64 different seating configurations, a wipe-clean flat urethane-coated utility floor, centre-opening side cargo doors and a functional clamshell tailgate, the all-new Element was designed with a compact exterior with maximum interior space.

The 2003 Element is available in two trims: Element and Element Y Package. Both trims are front wheel drive, however, the Element Y Package is available with Honda's Real Time 4WD system.

The base Element includes such features as:

• 5-speed manual transmission (with optional 4-speed automatic)
• Air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo with CD player
• Power windows
• Power door locks
• "Fabric for Extreme Conditions" (FCX) on front seats
• Interior colour-matched instrument gauges
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Waterproof seat fabric
• Urethane-coated utility floor
• Front 12-volt accessory outlet
• 4-wheel disc brakes