Honda's youth-oriented Element is based on the CR-V compact SUV, but has unique styling with center-opening side doors and uses some plastic body panels. Its rear-hinged back doors don't open or close independently of the front doors. Element comes in LX and uplevel EX models. All use CR-V's 4-cyl engine with manual or automatic transmission and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Sixteen-inch wheels and 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. Front side airbags and ABS are EX exclusives. Elements seat four on front bucket seats and a split rear bench. The bench's 30-lb sections swing up to the sides or remove to expand cargo space. AWD models include a tilt/removable glass "skylight" over the cargo bay. Exclusive EX standard features include ABS, alloy wheels, and remote keyless entry.