2009 Honda Element EX

The 2009 Honda Element EX shares an engine with the Element LX (an inline four cylinder with 166 horsepower) and makes some additions and upgrades to the interior and exterior. Interior highlights include steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, an overhead storage compartment, map lights, two 12-volt power outlets, driver- and passenger-side seatback pockets, driver-side seatback bungees in the front and rear, a center console with removable cooler, driver- and passenger-side armrests, water-resistant seating fabric in the front and rear, an exterior temperature gauge, a seven-speaker 270-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with subwoofer, MP3 auxiliary input jack, XM radio, and CD text display capability, and an available navigation system. The exterior adds 16-inch alloy wheels and a chrome exhaust finisher.

By Tim O'Sullivan