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economist suntribune thursday sept 5 2002 17 i what better choice hyundai new extended service hours monday wednesday to friday 730 am 600 pm tuesday 730 am 800 pm iturday 900 am 500 pm hyundai phwyf7markham cennedy wu-ik- 90594800 this is what happens when the x games meets generation y when concept meets nearly instant reality and practicality meets pavement honda accord owners hide your eyes honda odyssey owners hide your chil dren the japanese automaker that once dared you to think energy efficiency is about to ask you to think out of the box even its latest creation for 2003 is in fact a bit boxy welcome to a whole new element in the automotive landscape welcome to the honda element ifs a pickup truck its an suv its a great place to chill as you wait for the per fect wave dude inspired by the spirit of espns no- holdsbarred x games hondas model x concept the basis of the element was expected to appeal more to a frame of mind rather than an age group when it was first introduced at the 2001 detroit auto show honda imagined the x as a lifestyle choice off road adventurer or weekend warrior two years later imagination and angular oddity have met the open road so what is it according to honda anything you want it to be versatile reliable multifunc tional the element is designed to maximize passenger and cargo space while throwing caution to smooth exterior lines in a world of lookalike sportutes the element is rolling individuality its pentagonal head lamps and sharp edges point to a whole new way of thinking based on the current ciyic platform and built at the civic plant in east liberty ohio the fourpassenger suv thats surf utility vehicle is powered by hondas new 1 60horsepower 24liter ivtec fourcylin der engine and will be offered with either frontwheel drive or hondas ondemand allwheeldnve system called real time 4wd a fivespeed manual transmission and fourspeed automatic will be available so how cool is it step inside the element and you can chill out in its openarchitecture interior that was inspired by the airiness of lifeguard stations and college dorm rooms so who says college had to be the best time of your life honda calls it a combination dormbase camp it fits in creating the open concept honda essentially did the equivalent of a home renovation it knocked down walls readjusted the pillars in car terms the designers created the element without a bpillar then installed side doors that open wide on the outside its twotone paint scheme includes a durable dull finish around the fenders bumpers and roof giv ing the element a worn rugged look so what can you do with it with a low flat floor loading and unloading is a snap without a center pillar between the front and rear doors and with rear side doors that open toward the rear there is a large opening for entryexit theres also a liftup hatchback and a sep arate dropdown tailgate more good load ing crud up the inside of the element all you want its washable the floor is made of textured resin and the two front buckets and rear bench seats are tough and durable talk about versatility the front passen ger seat can be made to face the rear and both rear seats fold up sideways against the walls the element is tall enough to swallow a mountain bike with the wheels left on there are even tiedown hooks that secure it upright in the bed the rear of the roof opens to allow long items such as surf boards to peek their way out you can even hook up to the internet with a wireless connection and of course you can play video games or watch dvds theres an available mp3 player digital satellite radio and a sevenspeaker system with a cassette and a sixdisc cd changer nothing has been overlooked so when can you ride and for how much the element is expected to hit dealer showrooms by december pricing has not been announced yet but will likely begin in the 25000 range grab your surf board and wait according to honda theres a whole new generation of buyers 71 million strong entering the automotive market and they just got a lot happier limited production 6 spd 170 hp dual stage intake tubular header variable cam timing tuned suspension 17 wheels 5 yr 100000 km warranty more stk 297409 48 month month lease sik zy fully equipped includes leather auto handling package traction control sport group morestk 235994 month 48 month lease arrive in euro style comfort silky smoth 252 hp dohc v8 17 wheels electronic message centre heated leather interior 4 yr complimentary maintenance more stk 283573 month 48 month lease newly restyled for 03 traditional comfort elegance power moonroof theatre dimming illumination alpine audiophile system dual zone climate control memory pedals 2 tone must be seen driven stk 305603 month 48 month lease guaranteed to turn heads take flight in retro elegance complete with removable hardtop stk 219782 month 48 month lease due at signing downpayment thunderbird 5995 focus 995 ls 4995 town car 4995 mustang 2495 freight security deposit admin fees 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