Honda Potential Answer to Polaris Xpedition ADV 5 Ultimate Northstar ?

[JACKAL]

So with the competition rolling out the Xpedition ADV series UTV's could Honda have a potential solution from a previously discontinued SUV?

Honda produced the Element EX 4WD SUV from 2003 until April 2011 other than suspension and ground celarance as its an on road vehicle look at these spec comparisons.

With some suspension & gearing changes set for 32"x10" off road tires could it compete? Factor in removal of all the HTSB safey requirements (airbags, Antilock,etc.) change metal body panels for plastic weght becomes pretty close.

Specification Comparison​

Polaris Xped ADV 5 Ult Northstar / Honda Element EX 4WD



MSRP $44,999 / $24,185 (2011 MY)

Engine 999 CC Twin cyl / 2354 cc In-line 4 cyl

HP 114 HP / 166 HP

Drive / Trans CVT / On demand 4WD / 5 Spd Auto / Real Time 4WD

Curb Weight 2916 lbs. / 3641 lbs.

Length 152.5 “ / 169.9”

Width 64” / 72”

Wheelbase 117” / 101.4”

Height 74.9” / 70.4”

Ground Clearance 14” / 7”

Payload Capacity 1160 lbs. / 810 lbs.

Towing Capacity 2000 lbs. / 1500 lbs.

Seating 5 / 4

Fuel Capacity 12.5 gal / 15.9 gal

Advertised Range 200 miles / 300 miles

Tire / Wheel 30”Hx10”W / 15” Alum / 28”H X 8.5”W / 16” Alum

Susp. Front HC dual A-arm 14” travel / Control-Link MacPherson Strut 7” travel

Susp. Rear HC dual A-arm IRS 15” travel / Compact double wishbone 8” travel

AC / Heat Yes / Yes

Power Windows Yes / Yes

Power Locks No / Yes

Stereo / GPS Yes / Yes



So could the Honda element be re-introduced as offroad capable and sell for less than $45K ?


Yeah, I got bored LOL

 

[Hondasxs]

Could of at least photoshoped it up a little. Maybe we can make the official announcement in 9 months.

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[CID]

Could of at least photoshoped it up a little. Maybe we can make the official announcement in 9 months.

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Yer starting to sound like Toyota and its Scout announcement.