The Element is actually kind of interesting because you would think it and the similarly boxy Scion xB would have been popular cars for young folks. They're utilitarian and oozed hip marketing directly at active younger kids--load it up with mountain bikes, camping gear, etc. and go have fun.

But in reality these cars were incredibly popular with senior citizens and older folks. It turns out they had amazing visibility with the boxy upright design and seniors felt safer driving them, plus they were spacious inside and easy to enter and exit. The marketing was kind of misplaced and younger folks didn't care for them at all.