http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=170194

Nice color (drool) and mods. I want it!!!!

(Why cant they all be that nice?)

The bar has been raised!

The pics and press release look to be about 50/50, crap vs nice.

Crap.
The front end. No fogs, no lower cooling, almost no radiator cooling.

Interior. They lost the pockets on the dash, the steering wheel looks kinda goofy with the cruise control pod just hanging there, the center console looks gigantic and silly, still no front skylight.

Nice.
The interior. I like the stereo, especially if it could also display a GPS screen. The overhead pockets are neat, so are the LEDs mounted under the door armrest. The seats are nice, but aren't headrests adjustable by law?

The rear end. It's all good here, the dual exhaust and grill should have come standard, and that spoiler is much nicer than the present one. If the bumper is strong enough to step on, it helps solves the problem of unloading a cargo basket

Here is the specs:

Honda Element Concept


The Honda Element delivers an affordable, rugged and adaptable platform that incorporates the best traits of a pickup with a hard flat floor, an SUV with a rear enclosed area and a car with responsive handling and good fuel economy. Starting around $16,000, the Element leaves room for extensive customization, and the Element Concept, developed by Honda Access America, shows one direction in which the Element can be taken. The concept features a high output i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that takes advantage of a high flow exhaust to produce over 200 horsepower. An all-terrain sport suspension system coupled with high performance Brembo brakes and 21-inch wheels and tires offers increased handling precision on- and off-road as well as enhanced stopping power. Exterior modifications including a new front bumper and grille design, a wider track, bright aluminum finish and a roof-mounted tail spoiler give the Element a decidedly aggressive demeanor.


Powertrain Modifications




200+ horsepower i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine

Custom high flow exhaust


Chassis/Suspension Modifications



All-terrain on/off-road sport suspension

High performance slotted Brembo brakes

21-inch Honda Access custom design 5-spoke alloy wheels with satin finish

245/35R 21 Michelin concept tires


Exterior Modifications



New front bumper design with two-part metal/plastic combination

Black chrome headlight/taillight bezel finish with clear signal indicators

New grille design

Rocker panel side sills

Increased track width

Flared, body colored fender panels

New rear bumper design with integrated exhaust and heat diffuser

Roof-mounted tail spoiler

Bright aluminum finish on lower body panels

"Blue Metal Xenon" painted upper panels


Interior Modifications



Custom floor-to-ceiling center console including vehicle dynamics display, blue LED glow lighting and overhead mounted storage bins

Racing-inspired instrument panel with "high-contrast" surface finish, aluminum accents and air vents

Racing front bucket seats

DVD navigation system

Custom floor carpet

Sport grip shift knob and steering wheel

Door panel design modifications



I like it!

another pic courtesy of car and driver

http://tinyurl.com/u4yk

>another pic courtesy of car and driver

Hmm. That pose isn't particularly flattering. It looks "cartoony" and... dare I say?... possibly resembling the Scion xB... maybe just a little?

:?

theres also this......i couldve done without the wood panel thoe. just my oppinion.
http://www.semaphotos.com/generalphotos/images/DSCF8808.jpg
http://www.semaphotos.com/generalphotos/images/DSCF8811.jpg

:shock:

Here's the first shot, better sized for the forum. 5thElement, those shots are over 2 megs each! Yikes! :oops:

http://www.everywherewest.com/E_Woody.jpg

I took my company to SEMA. The show was off the hook...here are the Ellie's I found...I was sad that there were only two.

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0050_2.JPG

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0052_1.JPG

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0051_1.JPG

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0063_1.JPG

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0062_1.JPG

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0060_1.JPG

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0059_1.JPG

http://www.speedupgrade.citymaker.com/i//DSCF0061_1.JPG