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2009 Honda Element - Expert Reviews

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Edmunds
2009 honda element Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Smooth power delivery, spacious cabin, removable rear seats, available four-wheel drive. Cons: Seats only four, awkward rear ingress and egress due to...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 honda element

...But its rough ride and bare-bones interior minimize comfort level, and its poor fuel efficiency seems out of step for a Honda vehicle...

Cars.com
2009 Honda Element Professional Cars.com Review

...include: Standard side-impact airbags Standard side curtain airbags Standard antilock braking system Standard electronic stability system with traction control...

Cars.com
2009 Honda Element Professional Cars.com Review

...FAMILY LIFESTAGE In Diapers: It's hard to load kids into the backseat because door frame sits at the front of the rear seats. In School: Getting into the...

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