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Updated · Automotive News · Jun 24
Honda Revives Element as 2029 Hybrid to Challenge Ford Bronco Sport
Updated
Updated · Automotive News · Jun 24

Honda Revives Element as 2029 Hybrid to Challenge Ford Bronco Sport

2 articles · Updated · Automotive News · Jun 24

Summary

  • Production of the revived Honda Element is slated to begin in the second quarter of 2029, bringing back the brand’s boxy compact SUV after a long absence.
  • Honda plans to relaunch the Element as a hybrid, positioning it directly against Ford’s Bronco Sport in the small SUV segment.
  • The move signals Honda is using an established nameplate and electrified powertrain to compete more aggressively in a market where rugged-styled compact crossovers remain a key battleground.

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