Honda Element 2WD EX: Life in this odd box brings surprising utility and enjoyment, with dabs of unexpected wear and repair

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Introduced in December 2002 with an aim to appeal to males under-25 with active lifestyles, the Honda Element sales for the 2003 revealed that it attracted a much older crowd with the median age of 42. The Element shined as a highway cruiser and road-trip car as it exhibited little wind noise at speed despite resembling to a mail truck and its thumping stereo, comfortable seats and lots of room made long excursions a breeze.

author: Kiino, Ron
United States, Product/service evaluation, Honda Element 2WD EX (Automobile)

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No longer just for gramps

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The new Toyota Avalon code-named 2GR-FE, the 3.5-litre is a destroked version of the 4.0-litre V-6 found in the 4Runner, and it features Toyota's first application of dual VVT-i. The physique of the new car is the framework of Toyota's Calty Design Research in California and has a 280-hp, 3.5-litre and a five speed automatic with a manumatic feature.

author: Kiino, Ron
United Kingdom, Product introduction, New Products/Services, Automobile industry, Toyota Avalon (Automobile), Toyota Company Ltd.

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Cadillac SRX V-8: Growing pains taint, but do not despoil, our affection for this two-time 5Best winner

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The long-term road test performance of the 2005 Cadillac SRX V-8, a five-door wagon that is an elegant and comfortable SUV is described. The new car priced at $60,645 features a top speed of 141mph, power of 320bhp, torque of 315lb ft at 4400 rpm and 4565cc engine.

author: Kiino, Ron
Utility Vehicles, Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing, Product/Service Evaluation, Sport utility vehicles, Sport-utility vehicles, Cadillac SRX V-8 (Sport-utility vehicle)

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