L.A. Marathon Expo Features U.S. Debut of Honda's Latest Designs
2 March 2000
L.A. Marathon Expo Features U.S. Debut of Honda's Latest DesignsWHAT: High-tech, high-performance Honda products designed to improve consumers' quality of life, including the Acura MD-X sport utility concept vehicle and the X-Wing prototype motorcycle, will be displayed at the L.A. Marathon Quality of Life Expo this weekend. Several of these Honda products will be shown for the first time in the U.S., and reflect Honda's commitment to developing performance-oriented, environmentally responsible products that improve the quality of life and lifestyles for consumers. VISUAL HIGHLIGHTS: Honda's latest automobile, motorcycle and power-product technologies: -- Acura MD-X Sport Utility Concept Vehicle Designed by Honda Research and Development in Torrance, Calif., the MD-X represents Honda's vision for the next generation of sport utility vehicles. The MD-X is a multi-dimensional vehicle with excellent on- and off-road performance and features a Southwest themed interior design, including hardwood and natural fiber flooring. -- X-Wing Motorcycle Prototype The X-Wing is a high-performance luxury sport tourer prototype we may see on the road in the near future. It features a V-6 engine, navigation system, Internet capable display monitor, and two "lipstick" rear-view cameras mounted in the rear saddlebags. -- Spocket Concept Vehicle Designed by Honda Research and Development in Torrance, Calif., the Spocket (sport-utility pocket) demonstrates how one vehicle can be a convertible, sports coupe and pick-up truck all in one. -- Flex Motor Scooter Prototype Another design concept we may see on the road in the near future is the Flex motor scooter, which is one of Honda's first gas-electric hybrid scooter designs. It delivers exceptional fuel economy and reduced emissions. -- Honda's latest auto products now on sale, including the racing-inspired S2000 roadster and Insight, the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle available in the U.S. -- Honda's top-of-the line power products, including generators and lawnmowers. WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center Kentia Hall 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles (Figueroa and 12th Street) WHEN: Special Media Preview Thursday, March 2, 2000 10 a.m.-Noon (or by appointment) Open to the Public Thursday, March 2: Noon-8 p.m. Friday, March 3: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, March 4: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CONTACT: Barbara Ponce, 310-783-3217, or 310-963-5851 (mobile), or Pete terHorst, 310-783-3745, or 310-993-1468 (mobile), both for Honda.