Are they still producing Elements? I see a few on the road but not for sale.In this situation I would get an Element. It has a much sturdier interior, excellent for dogs, midgets, adults, and other destructive creatures.
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Production | December 2002 – April 2011 |
Why did they quit producing them? All the ones I see look in pretty good shape if the last year was 2011!
Manufacturer Honda Production December 2002 – April 2011
I have a 2015 touring, but keep the seats down for the dogs. Had to buy a rubber mat to put down to help with dog hair.Dogs are the reason we went to leather seats...... TDG1392. was the model I got for my 2016 Touring. Adding dog guard
Thank you for the numbers. Certainly explains why there aren’t many around. Sorry they weren’t a better seller. Can think of one way to market them. (Dogs)!With projected first year sales of 50,000, the Element sold 67,478 units in 2003 in the U.S. By 2010, just over 14,000 were sold, and by December 2010, shortly before its discontinuation, production totaled approximately 325,000.
Source: Honda Element - Wikipedia
Need pictures of doggies!I use my CRV touring to take my lab and a terrier for joy rides.
Honda, in it's typical infinite lack of wisdom, chose to discontinue them after 2011, even though they were popular and selling just fine. There have since been rumors that they will come out with a new one, but so far only rumors. But the Element is the exact same vehicle as the CR-V, except for the body. Suspension, frame, engine, drivetrain are all the same. It is still quite possible, with a bit of patience, to find a very nice and clean used one for a very reasonable price. I almost got one, and missed it by just one hour. A much more practical choice for dog owners and campers, and certainly way smarter than buying any new car. You can get pet-friendly ideas a-plenty from our sister Element forum site here:Are they still producing Elements? I see a few on the road but not for sale.