Vandergriff Honda is moved to be the premier site for the Honda Element in Texas. Vandergriff Honda is a Dallas Honda dealership and carries a large inventory of New Honda Element and top quality, high value used Honda Elements and other cars & trucks.
When consumers compare the Honda Element to other
makes like the Nissan Cube, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Scion
xB , the 2011 Honda Element shines as the most fun-to-drive.
Starting with the 2011 Honda Element, owners found this affordable SUV's
crisp handling and lively acceleration to be reason enough to
choose.
The unique Honda Element debuted in 2003 as a slimmed down version of the Honda CR-V. A full foot shorter than its counterpart, the Element was a compact SUV fully equipped for a wide array of tasks. City dwellers found the Element to be a maneuverable SUV perfect for navigating crowded streets, while outdoorsmen admired the off-road versatility and durability of the vehicle. Honda's compact SUV featured a 2.4 liter K24A i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with 4WD and front wheel drive options. Honda kept it simple by offering 2 Trim Levels: the DX and the LX. Manufactured in East Liberty, Ohio, the Element quickly became the SUV of choice for urban and rural travel. Vandergriff Honda features a great assortment of new and used Honda Element SUVs, so stop in and test drive one today!
For 2011, the Honda Element is available in
2 Trim Levels, with 2WD and 4WD options for both models. Visit
Vandergriff Honda to take a look at the flashy yet functional Element LX
and EX.
Both Trim Levels for the 2011 Element at Vandergriff Honda house a 2.4 liter i-VTEC DOHC MPFI engine with an alloy block and alloy cylinder heads. An Adaptive Automatic Transmission, in conjunction with the Drive-By-Wire Throttle and Control System, produces a smooth, easy ride. The Element features an independent control-link MacPherson Strut front suspension with coil springs and shock absorbers. In the rear, an independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs and shock absorbers makes the Element off-road ready and capable of handling the roughest of driving conditions. All 2011 Honda Element SUVs come standard with Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist control system with ABS and traction control. For the best in on and off-road value, Vandergriff Honda is proud to offer an affordable compact SUV like the Honda Element.
The 2011 Element LX at Vandergriff Honda features manual AC, powered windows and door locks, a powered tailgate, water-resistant FXC seat fabric, and cruise control. Steering wheel mounted controls also come standard, and the LX highlights an adjustable steering column and a convenient rear cargo area power outlet, floor mats, and an AM/FM/CD player with 4 speakers and 120-watts of power. If storage space and room for all of your gadgets is a must, look no further than the Element LX with its numerous cup holders and storage bins for maps, cell phones, or whatever you need to stow. The LX's practical clamshell tailgate and side cargo doors allow for spontaneous socializing and easy loading and unloading. Check out an all-new 2011 Element SUV at Vandergriff Honda, and get ready to hit the great outdoors!
The fully loaded 2011 Honda EX features all
of the amenities of the LX but adds a powerful 270-watt high-output
stereo system, XM Radio, MP3 capability, and a seven-speaker system with
a 6.5-inch subwoofer. Available on the EX model only is the exclusive
Dog-Friendly Package. Honda is the only car company that offers this
wonderful package for man's best friend. With the Dog-Friendly Package,
you receive a rear car kennel, pet bed, stowable ramp, spill-resistant
water bowl, and much more! If that wasn't enough, the 2007 Honda Element
won the Dogcars.com "Dog Car of the Year" award. Never has the family
pet traveled in such comfort and style! Ask Vandergriff Honda about the
Dog-Friendly Package and other Element options today!
For the best in safety, count on Honda. The Honda Element at Vandergriff Honda comes standard with: Vehicle Stability Assist, 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, active front seat head restraints, ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the 2010 Element a 5-star frontal and 5-star side-impact crash safety rating - the highest score a vehicle can receive.
The fun to drive 2011 Element is available in colors like Citrus Fire Metallic, Omni Blue Pearl, and Tango Red Pearl. Stop by Vandergriff Honda to find the color and accessory options that fit your adventurous personality!
Standard Honda safety features included in the Element are: traction control, anti-lock brakes, side airbags, driver airbags, side-impact bars, seat-belt pre-tensioners, and passenger airbags. With all of these features, the Honda Element is always exceptionally rated by the IIHS and NHTSA.
The Element also has an abundance of comfort and convenience features including: power steering, remote locks, power windows, power mirrors, climate control, cruise control, air conditioning, power seats, an adjustable steering wheel, and more! Especially convenient are the available hands-free phone and navigation systems. Test drive the Honda Element in Dallas at Vandergriff Honda.
Like all Honda cars & trucks, road handling and performance are top priorities for the Element. Passing horsepower in the base Element is 166 @ 5800, and it produces excellent torque - 161 @ 4000 foot pounds/rpm. The Element accelerates like a flash from 0 to 60 mph in just 8.1 seconds. If you want to go fast, the Element has a top speed of 112 miles per hour. Despite this excellent power train output, the Honda Element's fuel economy is rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 25 highway miles per gallon. With a fuel tank capacity of 15.9 gallons, the Element cruising range is well above average, truly making it a performance car!
The Honda manufacturer's warranty covers the Element for manufacturing defects and has a 3 Years / 36,000 miles Honda warranty. Honda has worked for years to minimize its environmental impact, and the Element's carbon footprint is rated very low. Not surprisingly, with all of these Element advantages, this great Honda SUV retains a high percentage of its value at 3 years and 36,000 miles, which makes the Honda Element a great used buy!
When seeking a safe, economical, sporty and stylish SUV, Arlington consumers should head to the Honda dealer of choice, Vandergriff Honda at 1104 W 1-20 in Arlington TX.
If you'd like to make an appointment to have your Element serviced,
click the link or just give us a call. See you soon.
[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.
