The reason the wife and I bought it was the ease of getting kids in and out of it and the interior being easy to clean. Especially with the mess kids can make. I think Honda is really missing a demographic to cater the Element to.

Your welcome Honda.

Peace!
KJS

I think they didn't "pimp" it to families because it only had 4 seats, and converts into two beds, which is why they targeted college kids instead.