The Dog Friendly Honda Element

Dogs and the Honda Element? Yes! You heard it right. Showing true commitment to customer satisfaction, Honda has answered the growing demand for dog-friendly vehicles with a concept car specifically meant to address the needs of people who frequently travel with their dogs.

Honda made this happen by adding a package of canine travel enhancements to the Honda Element. The Element has long been recognized as a dog-friendly vehicle with an easy-to-clean urethane floor and expansive, flat cargo area, wide-opening side cargo doors, low lift-in height, and accommodating dimensions for tall items.

The specially designed collection of accessories for the Honda future vehicle include pet restraint systems, a folding ramp, pet bed, spill proof water bowl, electrical fan and more - all designed for better dog care.

A finalized version of the Dog friendly Element is scheduled to debut this fall. Other major pet travel components include: Dog-pattern second-row seat covers, All-season "dog-bone" rubber floor mats, A leash, collar and dog tag ready for custom engraving, and Tote bag.

Powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, the Element is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission (standard) or an available 5-speed automatic transmission. The four-passenger Element comes in three trim levels LX, EX, and the top-grade sporty SC. The cargo area adapts to large items with its flip-up rear seats that fold flat, fold up and to the side, or can be removed altogether that gives more room for your dog.

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