a Class Motor: September 2008

Monday, September 29, 2008

Funny Honda FIT Ad; Runs from Mecha Mosquitos

Found this Ad by Honda where a Honda Fit outruns a bunch of 'mecha mosquitos' in the shape of old gass guzzling american cars. It's a pretty good one, follow the link below to see the commercial in action.

Source;
http://jalopnik.com/5056537/honda-fit-runs-for-life-from-gas+guzzling-merican-mecha-mosquitoes

Full Page Brochure Pic of 2009 Honda Element

Just got my hands on the full picture where the previous post came from.

More 2009 Honda Element Information w/pic's

I have to give credit where credit is due, http://www.elementownersclub.com/ member 'Atomic E' scanned a picture from a 2009 product brochure. So there we have it, the revised front grill and quite possibly a revised rear end. Honda says that they are changing up the interior as well, although I wouldn't expect a dramatic difference.

Here's what I know about the 2009 Honda Element's for Canada so far;

2009 Honda Element LX Automatic Transmission
-there is NO model code representing a Manual Transmission, this does not mean that there won't be one, it could be that Honda Canada has not updated their model codes for ordering, but it does make me suspect as to whether or not there will be a Manual Transmission.
-NO model code to distinguish a 2WD and a 4WD as of yet, although I expect the LX to be 2WD only.
Colour Codes(so far);
B-536P Deep Blue
NH-700M Silver
NH-731P Black
YR-579M Orange

2009 Honda Element SC Automatic Transmission
-again, NO model code representing a Manual Transmission.
-again, I expect the same as last year, only a 2WD model.
Colour Codes (so far);
B-536P Deep Blue
NH-700M Silver
NH-731P Black
R-536P Deep Red

2009 Honda Element EX Automatic Transmission
-again, NO model code representing a Manual Transmission.
-I expect the EX to be the 4WD, although there are no specifics.
Colour Codes are the same as the LX

Source;
Honda Canada