This is the most practical Honda ever made - and why I've bought a JDM Element

Here's why the Element is the best practical Honda that never came to the UK. It isn't an MPV, it isn't an SUV, it isn't a van and it isn't an estate. But what the Honda Element was - now celebrating its 20th anniversary - is a car that can do a lot of everything. Jonny Smith loved their simple design and robustness enough to buy one. But in the UK there are thought to be less than a dozen, making it a rare JDM/American market choice as his family car. Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show. Why not join our Patreon gang? https://patreon.com/TheLateBrakeShow *********** Merch shop: https://thelatebrakeshow.com/shop ****** Become a Patreon supporter: https://patreon.com/TheLateBrakeShow ****** Website: http://www.thelatebrakeshow.com ****** SUBSCRIBE for a broad-church of automotive appreciation spanning EV, classic, modified and future tech. ******** Filmed and edited by: Matty Graham https://www.pixel-click.com/ Thumbnail by: Matt Tarrant https://www.matttarantdesign.com **************** Jonny Smith Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98 Website: http://www.carpervert.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jonnycarpervert Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/carpervert CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:08 Jonny bought one 1:44 Model X concept car 2:34 Profile design 3:00 Suicide doors 3:21 Crash test safety 3:57 Dimensions 4:08 Design inspirations 4:30 Front design 4:42 Suspension & brakes 5:00 K24 Engine 5:40 Performance stats 5:55 MPG? 6:16 How Jonny bought it 7:58 Rear design 8:52 Trim levels 9:35 Nissan Cube and BMW i3 inspirations? 10:42 Overland spec 11:20 Split tailgate 11:53 Cargo area 12:38 Boot table! 13:49 INTERIOR SPACE 15:13 Converts to bed 16:18 Flat floor 17:25 HUGE boot 18:10 Dog accessories 19:30 DRIVING IMPRESSIONS 24:04 Jonny's other Honda... #hondaelement #bestusedhonda #jdm #k24honda #thelatebrakeshow