BigFoot
02-14-2004, 08:48 AM
Oops, "Runner-Up"
Some companies think out of the box. Honda decided to think up a box instead. And what a brainstorm the rectilinear Element turned out to be: funky to look at, fun to drive, huge inside and hugely affordable. Related to the solid CR-V (last year's runner-up in this category), the Element actually handles even more securely, despite what you'd think from its kiss-the-sky roofline. Add clamshell doors for easy access and rear seats that fold out into a usable bed, and the result is an SUV that's unique for more than its weird-yet-endearing looks.
http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/bestcars/
http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/bestcars/popup04/content.5.html
Some companies think out of the box. Honda decided to think up a box instead. And what a brainstorm the rectilinear Element turned out to be: funky to look at, fun to drive, huge inside and hugely affordable. Related to the solid CR-V (last year's runner-up in this category), the Element actually handles even more securely, despite what you'd think from its kiss-the-sky roofline. Add clamshell doors for easy access and rear seats that fold out into a usable bed, and the result is an SUV that's unique for more than its weird-yet-endearing looks.
http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/bestcars/
http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/bestcars/popup04/content.5.html