The 2008 Element is a 4-door, 4-passenger sport-utility, available in 10 trims, ranging from the LX 2WD 5-Spd MT to the SC 2WD 5-Spd AT.Upon introduction, the LX 2WD 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 166-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The SC 2WD 5-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 166-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2008 Element is a carryover from 2007.
2WD LX
• 166-hp, 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTECR 4-cylinder engine (SAE net)
• 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission
• Vehicle Stability AssistT (VSAR) with traction control
• Front, front side and side curtain airbags with
rollover sensor
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• 120-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers
• Power front windows
• Waterproof FXCT10 fabric on front seats
4WD LX additions or replacements
• Real Time 4-Wheel DriveT
• Removable skylight with tilt feature
2WD EX additions or replacements
• Body-colored door handles and composite body panels
• 270-watt AM/FM/CD audio system
4WD EX additions or replacements
• Real Time 4-Wheel Drive
• Removable skylight with tilt feature
SC additions or replacements
• Body-colored and lowered side sills and roof moldings
• 18-inch alloy wheels and tires
• Lowered suspension
• Exclusive “tattoo” seat fabrics and door-panel inserts
