# Why Did Honda Discontinue The Element?

> The Honda Element arrived onto the scene with the 2003 model year. This squared-off and somewhat retro-looking crossover was based upon the already hugely popular Honda CR-V platform, but it took an entirely different…

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- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #honda #element #discontinue #actually #adventurous #already #approach #arrived
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