Honda Element. 2002 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door estate. F/F, F/A, 2354 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Trendy crossover SUV on CR-V platform. Built in the US, Honda deliberately went for the youth leisure market. Highly practical with urethane floor inside and stain-resistant fabrics. Utilitarian, but well made. Mild body roll but acceptable handling for tall shell. No four-wheel-drive for Japan after 2006. Refresh for 2007 model year.

Manufacturing location: East Liberty, Ohio, USA

Marque: Honda