The 2011 Honda Element ranks 12 out of 23 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 60 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Element, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.The 2011 Honda Element is all about utility. If that’s what you’re looking for, reviewers say the Element will satisfy you. But, buyers looking for comfort and refinement will need to look elsewhere.In a class of small SUVs that try to be car-like around-town companions or rugged off-road bruisers, the Honda Element does one thing very well: it provides a durable and practical way to move your stuff.
