Honda Element retains its functionality and versatility for the year 2009. Always ready for action, the functional Element is the ultimate adventurer's tool. For the current year, Honda has enhanced each of the three Element trims, that range from the rugged and base LX, to the more refined EX, to the sportier SC. On the exterior, it gets a new front grille and bumper design; restyled metal front fenders, which replaced composite material; a new hood design; squared wheel arches; and new headlight and taillight configurations. The interior features brighter color schemes; redesigned center console; new trims; and revised switchgear and gauges. Some more notable features of the 2009 Honda Element include:

• Real Time 4WD
• i-VTEC engine
• Drive-by-WireT Throttle System
• Wide-opening cargo doors
• Clamshell tailgate
• 64 seating configurations
• Wipe-down utility floors
• Waterproof FXC seat fabric
• Urethane-coated utility floor
• Fold-down front and rear seats for an instant double bed
• Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System2 with Voice Activation and a rearview camera (on automatic transmission-equipped EX and SC models only)
• Center console with removable cooler (on EX)
• USB digital media connectivity (EX and SC)
• Improved overhead console storage areas with modular compartments (EX and SC)