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Honda Element to Return as an Affordable Hybrid in 2029: Report
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Honda Element to Return as an Affordable Hybrid in 2029: Report

Car and Driver · Jun 24, 2026, 3:55 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • The original Element had a distinctly boxy look and cultivated a cult following before Honda discontinued the model in 2011.
  • Honda Honda is preparing to revive the Element nameplate, according to a new report by Automotive News.
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The original Element had a distinctly boxy look and cultivated a cult following before Honda discontinued the model in 2011.

Honda Honda is preparing to revive the Element nameplate, according to a new report by Automotive News. The resurrected model will return as a hybrid compact SUV and slot between the HR-V and CR-V in Honda's lineup.Honda reportedly plans to start production at an Ohio plant in 2029; a company spokesperson declined to comment on the report. The Honda Element could make a comeback, at least according to a new report by Automotive News. Honda killed the once-popular SUV in 2011 after years of sliding sales, but a resurgence in off-road-capable vehicles and a dearth of affordable models are spurring the boxy Element's revival.

Car and Driver reached out to Honda for comment, and a spokesperson shared this statement: The Honda Element has maintained a cult following since it was discontinued in 2011, and hopes for its possible return continue to circulate online. We sincerely appreciate the enthusiasm for the Element, but we are not going to engage in speculation about our future product plans.

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