Epic Off-Road Battle With Two Honda Elements

In this exciting video, watch as two Honda Elements take on three challenging off-road obstacles and prove their off-road capabilities. From steep declines to rocky terrain, these rugged vehicles tackle it all with ease and show off their impressive performance. Don't miss the thrilling action as these Honda Elements take on the wild outdoors. There can only be one winner who will it be?

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Intro (0:00)
Mods (0:44)
Challenge 1 (1:28)
Challenge 2 (2:25)
Almost DIED (6:34)
Challenge 3 (7:41)

[DavidDacaro]

You guys rock for doing this for those of us wondering what we can and can't get away with offroad, and where mods are needed. Thanks a lot!

[bped]

Loved this video. Like all of us who drive stock Elements, the only thing many of us don't like is the lack of clearance and how that limits where we can go. Great to see the capabilities of these modified rigs.

[Mystic_Christopher]

I just bought a 2007 Element EX, Silver just like the one in this video with only 100k miles on it. This inspires me to get out there and explore with it!

[Element.Society]

Great edit and shooting Stephen! Super fun day getting out on the trail with you guys. I'm glad you were able to be with us to capture it and weigh the pros and cons!

[enumber]

So awesome! Thanks for capturing the footage and sharing with the rest of us! Love this content!!!

[mymy]

I love my Element so much, there is no way I would do any of this kind of off roading with it. It is my winter wheels here in Canada and I plan to have it a very long time. Right now it is garaged and is on summer holidays. It is a grey metallic 2008 ex awd manual. Simply one of the best car ever made imo! It has 202, 000 kilometres on it's way to 400, 000.

[Isaac_L..]

My Element has a 2 inch lift and 215/85 r16 Toyo M55s (10 ply), which is the absolute biggest diameter tire that will fit in the wheel wells with some minor modifications (grinding down pinch welds). I think it could handle everything in this video (maybe not the hill at the end). If Honda ever rereleases the Element I would definitely like to see more offroad capability: a v6 (or 8) as standard with some lower gears and a proper 4 wheel drive instead of "all wheel drive" (aka front wheel drive with real wheel assist). That would literally be my dream car for what I do.

[shepelkstone]

Now all they need to do is make some sort of locker for the rear axle and these things will go anywhere. 2005 EX owner, lifted and loving it!

[stratmancruthers]

The green one squeaks as bad as my '03, but I still love it!

[miriamvillarreal-wilson]

I have a bone stock '08 Mazda Tribute fwd 2.3 four banger that I take off roading. Absolutely no modifications done to it. I took it around Hidden Falls Adventure Park, and the trails of Bastrop with no problems. You can do this kinda stuff with just about any suv really.

[JamesSmith-dnlb]

Did you remove the fuel tank guard for more clearance?

[bisket]

This is what I needed today. As an offroad Element owner, I always wanted a video like this. I commend you good sir!

[catharticcathexis]

Fun stuff.

The lift definitely helped but it was the tires that made the difference it looks like on the hill climb.

That pre-runner front is so sick too.

[annahopp]

Very good video! Shows that a modded out Honda Element can go in most places a Jeep can go.

[ReadySetElement]

Both elements look great but I would definitely go with Steve's element it looks very stealthy.

[shooz]

Makes me want an element for a hauler/camper/light off-roader

[azahelgutierrez]

What psi were ya’ll running? asking for a friend.

[jonmcginty]

Would a 4spd automatic AWD element do ok in this environment?

[Planner]

I have always liked the Element because my mother owns a 2004 Element. It has always had a unique feel and look. Driving the Element is always fun.

That being said, I am not sure whether to laugh or to cry at videos like this one. The Element is underpowered, is of unibody construction, and was not designed fore aggressive off-read performance. Modifying an Element is tantamount to modify my Nissan Rogue. It is a non-starter.

To be serious about going off-road, you need a serious vehicle. For me the serious vehicle is a 2021 Tundra.

[wilcer]

Awesome video. Gives me more confidence to drive my Honda Element off road lol where were you guys at? Trails look cool