HONDA ELEMENT

New color combinations for the dashboard became available. For the exterior, Tangerine Metallic was replaced with Citrus Fire Metallic for the LX and EX trim packages. For the first time, neither Kiwi Green Metallic nor any shade of green was offered for any trim package. The color roster for 2009 included:

• Crystal Black Pearl
• Polished Metal Metallic (dark gray / pewter)
• Alabaster Silver Metallic
• Citrus Fire Metallic (orange; not available for SC trim package)
• Omni Blue Pearl (pale aqua pearlescent)
• Royal Blue Pearl
• Tango Red Pearl (for LX and EX trim packages only)
• Midnight Red Pearl (a dark "black cherry" for SC trim package only)

For 2009, the Honda Element got a navigation option and some cosmetic changes to the exterior. The front end is similar to that of the second generation Honda pilot and Honda Ridgeline. The hood and front grill have been redesigned, and the front fenders are now all-metal rather than painted composite material.

A significant style change was the squaring of the wheel arches for 2009 models.

The moonroof previously available on AWD Elements was eliminated.