Released on = April 19, 2006, 3:49 am

Press Release Author = San Leandro Honda

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = San Leandro Honda, the leading Honda Dealership in San
Leandro, California, announces the debut of Honda's all-new urban-oriented
counterpart to the Honda Element. A production vehicle based on the Element SC
prototype will go on sale this fall. For any queries, San Leandro Honda can be
contacted at (888) 468-9191.

Press Release Body = San Leandro Honda, the leading Honda Dealership in San Leandro,
announces the debut of Honda's all-new urban-oriented counterpart to the Honda
Element.

The all-new Honda Element will debut this fall with an exclusive sport suspension,
larger wheels and tires, unique styling and special features like a carpeted
interior and a center console, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced at the 2006
New York International Auto Show.

The Element SC prototype rides 3-inches lower than stock with a sport suspension
that delivers sports car-like handling. A front-to-rear aerodynamic body kit further
lowers the vehicle\'s stance, supplementing the new vehicle\'s performance direction
with a ground-hugging presence. High on sophistication, the Element SC smoothly
stands out with exclusive features such as fully-painted exterior panels and trim
pieces, projector-beam headlights and an aero-enhanced black grille. The interior
further complements the city performance demeanor with a driver-oriented center
console, copper hue instrument panel lighting backlit with LEDs, piano black trim
and a carpeted floor.

\"The Element SC prototype is the city-dwelling, style-conscious brother of the
original Element,\" said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda.
\"Instead of features that accommodate outdoor sports and similar activities, the
Element SC injects a new dimension of sophistication into the lineup that can best
be characterized as \'night performer.\'\"

The 2007 Element SC prototype has a 2.4-liter, DOHC, i-VTEC engine that benefits
from a 10 horsepower increase over the 2006 Element, bringing the total to 166
horsepower (SAE net revised 8/04). The increase is achieved primarily through the
addition of high-flow intake and exhaust systems and high-lift camshafts. Additional
enhancements include drive-by-wire throttle control. A 5-speed manual transmission
is standard, and the available automatic transmission has five forward gears instead
of four.

Fulfilling the goals of Honda\'s \"Safety for Everyone\" initiative introduced in 2003,
all 2007 Elements will provide a core suite of standard safety equipment that goes
beyond existing regulations and includes side curtain airbags, driver\'s side impact
airbag, front passenger\'s side impact airbag, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and
ABS. A production vehicle based on the Element SC prototype will go on sale this
fall.

For details on the 2006 Honda Element and other Honda vehicles, call San Leandro
Honda today!

In California, a convenient Internet Buying Process at San Leandro Honda offers
easy, anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up including the 2006 Honda CR-V.
Buyers can log on to www.slhonda.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual
test-drives and request an instant Internet price quote as well as free test-drives.
An online vehicle appraisal process is available for those who plan to trade in
their existing vehicle.

For inquiries, call San Leandro Honda on (888) 468-9191.

Web Site = http://www.slhonda.com

Contact Details = 1302 Marina Blvd San Leandro,
CA 94577
Sales : (888)468-9191