The Highway Safety Foundation is unhappy with the design of the Element (lack of a B pillar) and although they haven't tested the Element yet their Experts are not happy with the Element, or, at least, questioning the B pillar design. Honda has canceled their plans for side air bags and the speculation (from Honda Representatives) is that the National Highway Safety Foundation does not want them to proceed with further saftey mods until the Element is tested.
The question is, and it's only speculation, is Honda not proceeding with Side airbags because changes may come to the Elements design?
The question is, and it's only speculation, is Honda not proceeding with Side airbags because changes may come to the Elements design?