| 2007 Element Specifications |
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ENGINEERING | |||
| Features | LX | EX | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 | 2354 | |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 166 @ 5800 | 166 @ 5800 | |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4000 | 161 @ 4000 | |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 | 6500 | |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87 x 99 | 87 x 99 | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7: 1 | 9.7: 1 | |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | • | • | |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | • | • | |
| Real Time 4-Wheel Drive™ | Available | Available | |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | LEV-2 | |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | • | • | |
| 100,000 Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval* | • | • | |
TRANSMISSIONS | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | • | • |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission | Available | Available |
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| Unit-Body Construction | • | • |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | • | • |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | • | • |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 30.0 / 21.0 | 30.0 / 21.0 |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | • | • |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.26 | 3.26 |
| Steering Ratio | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.9 | 34.9 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.1 / 11.1 | 11.1 / 11.1 |
| Wheels | 16" with Full Covers | 16" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P215 / 70 R16 99S | P215 / 70 R16 99S |
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Length (in.) | 169.3 | 170.3 |
| Height (in.) | 70.4 | 70.4 |
| Width (in.) | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 62.1 / 62.3 | 62.1 / 62.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in., unladen) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) | 25.8 / 27.8 | 25.8 / 27.8 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD MT/2WD AT) | 3433 / 3499 | 3456 / 3523 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 4WD MT/4WD AT) | 3567 / 3645 | 3580 / 3661 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear; 2WD) | 57 / 43 | 57 / 43 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear; 4WD) | 56 / 44 | 56 / 44 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 1500† | 1500† |
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) 2WD | 43.3 / 38.0 | 43.3 / 38.0 |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) 4WD | 43.3 / 39.4 | 43.3 / 39.4 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.0 / 39.1 | 41.0 / 39.1 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 57.1 / 52.2 | 57.1 / 52.2 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 55.0 / 47.6 | 55.0 / 47.6 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row 2WD / 4WD) | 25.1 / 26.0 | 25.1 / 26.0 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.,maximum; 2WD / 4WD) | 74.6 / 77.1 | 74.6 / 77.1 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft., 2WD / 4WD) | 103.6 / 105.4 | 103.6 / 105.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES/CAPACITIES** | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway; 2WD) | 21 / 25 | 21 / 25 |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway; 2WD) | 22 / 27 | 22 / 27 |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway; 4WD) | 21 / 24 | 21 / 24 |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway; 4WD) | 21 / 26 | 21 / 26 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 7.6 / 7.5 | 7.6 / 7.5 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
SAFETY | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | • | • |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | • | • |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | • | • |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | • | • |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | • | • |
| Brake Assist | • | • |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | • | • |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | • | • |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | • | • |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | • | • |
| Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | • | • |
EXTERIOR FEATURES | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| Removable Skylight with Tilt Feature | 4WD models only | 4WD models only |
| Side Cargo Doors | • | • |
| 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers | • | • |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | • | • |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | • | • |
| Remote Entry System | • | • |
| Power Side Mirrors | • | • |
| Composite Body Panels | Black | Body Colored |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | • | |
| Green-Tinted Glass | • | • |
| Rear Privacy Glass | • | • |
| Clamshell Tailgate | • | • |
| Alloy Wheels | • | |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | • | • |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | • | |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | • | • |
| Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | • | • |
| Rear Ventilation Windows | • | • |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | • | • |
| Cruise Control | • | • |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | • | |
| Adjustable Steering Column | • | • |
| Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter | • | • |
| Lower Instrument Panel Storage Compartment | • | |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | • | |
| Sliding Sun Visor Extensions | • | • |
| Overhead Storage Compartment | • | |
| Map Lights | • | |
| Dome Light | • | • |
| Urethane-Coated Utility Floor | • | • |
| Beverage Holders, Front and Rear | • | • |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Front | Front / Rear |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Rear with Bottle Holders | • | • |
| Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets | • | |
| Driver-Side Seatback Bungees, Front and Rear | • | |
| Rear Window Defroster | • | • |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | • | • |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4) | • | • |
| Cargo Area Storage Bins | • | • |
| Cargo Area Hooks (2) | • | • |
| Cargo Area Light | • | • |
SEATING | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | • | • |
| Waterproof FXC™ (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Seat Fabric | Front | Front and Rear |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | • | • |
| Driver and Passenger-Side Armrests | • | |
| Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats | • | • |
| Fold-Flat-Capable Seating | • | • |
AUDIO SYSTEMS | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers and Clock | • | |
| 270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | • | |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability | • | |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | • | |
| XM® Radio | • | |
| CD Text Display Capability | • | |
INSTRUMENTATION | ||
| Features | LX | EX |
| Backlit Gauges | Blue | Blue |
| Tachometer | • | • |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator | • | • |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | • | • |
| Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator | • | • |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | • | • |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | • | • |
| Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator | • | • |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | • | • |
| Fuel Cap Indicator | • | • |