They need to BRING BACK THE SHELF! It was so convenient. I put a approx. 7 x 12" basket under the shelf and then divided it with small boxes, customized as needed. I kept the car for 13 years just because of that. Bought a 2019 in 2019 and I've hated it ever since. Would have sold it 2 years ago, but Covid hit, and I STILL hate it because of the inconvenience. I hope HONDA reads these. PS I even tried to have the entire armrest removed, but there's wiring for a/c, etc.
HONDA -- PLEASE Bring Back the Shelf!
This is the 2022. It's different than what people posted above. There are two trays. My hybrid touring is just like this.
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2 trays- That's an improvement from my 2019 EX. And I see that the armrest goes, at least, far enough back so that you can reach into the "hole" -- Msg for HONDA-- Bring Back the Shelf!
I put a box/pack of baby wet wipers in the empty space between the slider tray and the armrest padding, it’s very often the first thing I reach for once in the vehicle from work and questionable shopping places… I’m glad it’s there actually, so I don’t need to take it out of any bins, fastest access when it’s basically exposed fully. (I miss the completely empty bottom centre console of the 3rd gens…)
Amen to that!!! Bring Back the Shelf, Honda!
Gosh, I don't know what I'd do without that extra storage space. Here are some of the items I keep there - keeping in mind I am a male who doesn't carry a handbag that women might otherwise keep the same items in it:
New face masks for people riding with me who forgot theirs and the places we go that require them
Notepad with a couple pens
Travel size deodorant, disposable razor, toothpaste and mouthwash in a small bag
Scissors (amazing how often I use them)
Pocket knife
Hand sanitizer
Hairbrush
TIcTacs/Tums/Rolaids
Emergency Contact list
Handiwipes
Dental Floss
Roll of quarters
Extra keys for house and other locations
Small flashlight
Granted, it's a mess down there - but no one sees it as long as the tray is covering it.
And how do you find anything when you need it. I anchored a box right behind the armrest/console and have to reach for anything. I find the console storage useless.
