The 2009 Honda Element is a compact, car-based sport utility vehicle that comes in three trim levels- LX, EX and SC. It is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 166 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a five-speed automatic is optional. The new Element line-up is available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. Here are a few customer reviews on the new Element:

"I just purchased a new Element for my son who loves to travel. I liked the interior configurations and decent gas mileage."

"We like the Element's optional full-time four-wheel drive, as it gives Element a solid, stable on-road feel."

"Versatility is the key word in the design of the 2009 Honda Element's interior. Honda spent a lot of time designing features with flexible utility first and foremost in mind."

"On the road, this is probably the best-handling SUV-like vehicle on the market with a sticker price below $35,000 -- better even than Honda's own Pilot."