For Immediate Release

2011 Will Be Final Model Year of Production for Honda Element
Boxy, bold vehicle found many functional niches during its 9-year run

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2010 – The 2011 Honda Element will be the final
model year of production of the innovative and functional crossover utility vehicle,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. First introduced in concept form as
the Honda Model X at the 2001 North American International Auto Show, the Element
virtually created its own functional class and became an immediate favorite for small
businesses, outdoor enthusiasts and pet owners. After a long life cycle, utility-seeking
customers have more recently embraced other vehicles in the Honda lineup like the
versatile and comfortable CR-V.

“The Element proved that ultimate functionality can often come from thinking
inside the box,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. “It
made boxy vehicle designs cool, and Element owners continue to enjoy its unique
styling and unmatched versatility.”

Developed from the inside-out, the Honda Element entered new territory when it
debuted during the 2003 model year by providing a multi-functional cargo area,
innovative and versatile seating, a durable and dirt-friendly interior, energetic
performance and outstanding value. Major upgrades were made through the years
including more power and safety features in the 2007 model year. More recently, the
Element embraced its long-held position as a pet-friendly vehicle by introducing the Dog
Friendly Element accessory package in 2009.

More than 325,000 Elements have been sold in the United States since its
introduction in December 2002.

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This was first reported by our friends at AutoBlogGreen.  As their post mentions, Honda isn’t just committed to building environmentally friendly cars, they are also committed to an environmentally friendly manufacturing process.  I am sure that the all new 2010 Honda Insight will be built in one of these environmentally friendly factories.  Check out the above video on the Insight.  It’s pretty cool and should be priced under $20,000.  We look forward to seeing the all new hybrid Insight in our showroom at Lehigh Valley Honda this spring.

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