Awesome article from AB about our beloved E's. Here is the link and the opening paragraph.
Honda Element Revival: Should the Baby Off-Roader Return as a Hybrid SUV? - Autoblog
The Honda Element is sorely missed in today’s crossover-crazed world
It’s no secret that crossovers are unstoppably popular these days, regardless of how soulless and dreary many critics argue they are. The unbeatable blend of convenience, practicality, ruggedness, and efficiency has rapidly made crossovers the most desirable automotive segment in North America. Yet, there still seems to be an air of nostalgia surrounding earlier crossovers from just after the turn of the millennium that modern crossovers can’t seem to live up to in the minds of enthusiasts. My honest belief is that, when automakers were initially toying with the whole “crossover” idea in the first place, they were in positions (attributed both to their internal management and external factors such as government regulations) to take greater risks. This resulted in more quirky, daring, and polarizing ideas that aimed to break ground in the up-and-coming segment, collectively laying the groundwork for the crossover craze that followed.
I am not crazy about this AI generated image but we do need a modern Element and with crab doors.
Honda Element Revival: Should the Baby Off-Roader Return as a Hybrid SUV? - Autoblog
The Honda Element is sorely missed in today’s crossover-crazed world
It’s no secret that crossovers are unstoppably popular these days, regardless of how soulless and dreary many critics argue they are. The unbeatable blend of convenience, practicality, ruggedness, and efficiency has rapidly made crossovers the most desirable automotive segment in North America. Yet, there still seems to be an air of nostalgia surrounding earlier crossovers from just after the turn of the millennium that modern crossovers can’t seem to live up to in the minds of enthusiasts. My honest belief is that, when automakers were initially toying with the whole “crossover” idea in the first place, they were in positions (attributed both to their internal management and external factors such as government regulations) to take greater risks. This resulted in more quirky, daring, and polarizing ideas that aimed to break ground in the up-and-coming segment, collectively laying the groundwork for the crossover craze that followed.
I am not crazy about this AI generated image but we do need a modern Element and with crab doors.