If you want a car that's main function is seating four, your parents had about 20 other models to choose from. Everyone I know with an element has removed the

If you want a car that's main function is seating four, your parents had about 20 other models to choose from. Everyone I know with an element has removed the rear seats or has them stowed. I've hauled a full patio set, appliances and couches without issue. My girlfriend and haul 2 mountain bikes + a decent size lab every weekend for adventures. AWD lets us go on wet timber roads and the gate gives you a nice place to sit and change boots/snowshoes/have a beer. It is OK if not every car is designed for hauling kids to soccer practice.