2027 Element? That would be cool. I saw on YouTube that they have introduced a new Accord RV, which looks super nice for the RV world, but has no charm like an Element. Probably crazy expensive.

 

Will never happen. Honda has a distinct reputation for "one and done" with niche models.

 

Never know, the NSX came back

 

True and I was really excited that they did bring it back in a modern version, sadly it was a sales flop like the first one, so I guess it really is a comeback in both good and bad ways. Wonder if that will put Honda off even more on the idea of bringing back a vehicle that had dwindling sales?

I think the old skool fans of the first gen NSX was hoping for another lightweight normally aspirated sports car with a stick shift, I know I was. But time and tech moves on and expected performance numbers, power, acceleration, top speed have stepped up quite a bit since the 90s

The prelude is back and that sounds exciting

Wonder if they are bringing back the CRX?

 

Apples and oranges. Acura, for one, and at that price point, anything goes.

 

Im not saying they will (I highly doubt it to be honest). Im just saying anything is possible. Wouldnt matter to me as I couldnt afford one anyway. Even if they did it would probably be some modern POS like everything else new. I love the nostalgia of the original. Anything new just wouldnt be an element

 

Never. They are not rebuilding the element. Safety laws have become stricter, and the flat floor with lack of B pillar was a compromise in 2007, 2027 would require even more compromises. The fact that it cannot seat 5 was a major downside to US sales vs. the CRV. If the element comes back, it probably would not be the boxy flat floored brick we love.

 

Yep. Many points to be considered there. We addressed our need for a newer box-like vehicle with haulage ability by buying commercial - a Ford Transit 350 Van. Current versions are imposing some of the safety-nanny/saving-you-from-yourself features that get in the way, but, still, commercial-catalog vehicles like the Transit and Ram ProMaster can be had and even outfitted with vestigial passenger capacity if so needed, known as "crew seating." No, not exactly fuel-efficient, but 20 mpg vs. 25 mpg (on a very good day) from our Elements is not that much of a hit.

Biggest problem with the Transit is the "big" part. We had to build a barn to keep it out of the weather, and we get our exercise by parking in the further reaches of parking lots.

 

It is astonishing the number of fake reports on the Web of the resurrection of earlier car designs. I have several Morris Minors (a car that was first developed in 1948 and ended production 55 years ago) and there are many pretty-realistic reviews out there of the "new Morris Minor." I'm not sure what the motivation is for someone to spend time producing this kind of rubbish. For anyone into a particular model of car these fake videos have pretty obvious errors. But for people who aren't familiar with the details of a particular car, I suppose these fakes are pretty convincing, because people continue to bring up the fact that some of these earlier design are coming back. I wish people were smart enough to not continue to promote this kind of stuff.

 

I drive rentals regularly and it just furthers my love for the Element and the fact that I’m unlikely to ever find anything modern (maybe except the Telo) to replace it. The only aspect I like with modern vehicles is the pushbutton start, everything else I find either dull, impractical, and/or annoying. Most recently I had a Jeep Renegade, surprisingly uncomfortable seating/steering, anemic sounding engine, dull, poor visibility at least compared to the Element, the usual chaotic overly complicated HVAC and dash, the usual array of controls at the lower center area that I can’t see, vastly reduced storage space compared to the E, and the usual annoying safety beeps and warnings. And I always miss the manual trans.

 

I rented a VW Tiguan. 8 speed auto shift. The transaxle vibration and noise was more nauseating than the Honda Element’s squeaking rubbing plastic parts until you crank the stereo beyond recognizing these sounds during the drive. Not impressed with the new car market at all.

 

I recently test drove a 2024 Kia Soul. It was fun, but I'm not a fan of any rear camera display or complicated infotainment system. My 2009 Element has all the technology I could want or need. Also, I love the visibility through the Element windows. I suspect that the rear back-up cameras on newer vehicles were rolled out because designers wanted the freedom to F up rear visibility. Just my theory.

 

. I suspect that the rear back-up cameras on newer vehicles were rolled out because designers wanted the freedom to F up rear visibility. Just my theory.

Rear camera's are government mandated. Your tax dollars at work...

 

I'd buy this in a second if it was released the US:
N-BOX/N-BOX CUSTOM｜Project｜Honda Design｜Honda Global Corporate Website

 

I’d be curious to see it if it happens

 

Aren't they the best??!?? We've bought 4, down to 3 now after crashing one in an ice storm. So much fun!!

 

Aren't they the best??!?? We've bought 4, down to 3 now after crashing one in an ice storm. So much fun!!

 

The last real jeeps were before 1987

 

After hearing of all the issues new cars have if I need to replace my E it would be with another E or an older Toyota.