Crash Test 2007 - 08 Honda Element (Side) IIHS

Honda Element
2007-08 models
2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Honda Element: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Good Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Honda Element was introduced in the 2003 model year. Beginning with 2007 models, the Element was equipped with standard side curtain airbags to protect the heads of front and rear occupants, and the optional front-seat mounted torso airbags offered in earlier models became standard.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2007
• 08
• Honda
• Element
• (Side)
• IIHS

[horrorfreak889]

GREAT CAR!! I HAVE THIS CAR!!

[TapTapTido]

i would love to buy it!

[signals3]

Well folks. I have (had) a 2008 Element....and today I was t-boned by a guy that ran a red light at 50 mph and I am typing this post. This video duplicates what happened today. Amazing car, saved my life.

[Solumic]

This looks much improved over the 03 crash test. Which is of course what i drive : (

[Annihilator1111]

the 2003-2011 Honda Element is assembled in

East Liberty, Ohio, USA

[naps1saps]

If you look at the 03 side impact the back seat can mean a broken neck!

[crickiit]

@llelica9 lol

[llelica9]

well anyone that doesnt own a 07 and up is fuxked

[ShutterBug717]

Shit I'm screwed...I own the 03.

[xxgadixiegirlxx]

thank u very much for ur other video of the older honda elements without the side curtain airbags. i never realized how important they really are. when people watch ur video without the side airbags then watch this one with, they too will mark the older honda elements off their shopping list of cars to look at. the element i plan to get will definately be 2007 and up. thank you thank you thank you!!!

[kitkat123474]

does his mean i can have the side markers for free?! :D