[AlaskaErik]

I’m holding out for a diesel Honda Element. When Honda makes one, I’m buying it.

[hellbender]

That interests me also. I think the Element uses the Accord 4-cyl engine, and Honda is planning an Accord diesel, I hear. They could put that diesel in the Element. The Element is heavy and un-aerodynamic, so its present gas mileage is lousy.

[org.whodat]

Honda plans "clean diesel" versions of several North American models starting in 2009. Would the redesigned Element offer one? Honda is likely still debating that question. Whatever the answer, sources say at least the CR-V will eventually be available with a new "oil burner" 4-cyl designed for the tougher U.S. emissions standards taking effect in 2007.

here: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2007-honda-element.htm

But damn that thing is plumb ugly.