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Honda Model X Concept Vehicle To Debut at NAIAS

7 December 2000

Honda Model X Concept Vehicle To Debut at North American International Auto Show

    DETROIT, Dec. 7 A new Honda concept vehicle called "Model
X" will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
    The Honda Model X was conceived at the inaugural X Games in San Diego in
1998 and is targeted at young male buyers.  The concept was developed by Honda
R&D Americas and designed at the company's Los Angeles Center.
    "Model X is all about versatility and function," said Tom Elliott,
American Honda executive vice president.  "It combines the best features of a
pickup truck with the best features of a sports utility vehicle, and adds a
college dorm for good measure.  It's designed to provide everything you need
for the ultimate road trip."
    The Honda Model X will be unveiled at a Jan. 9, 2001 press conference
during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.