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2010 Dog Friendly Honda Element arrives November 16

TORRANCE, Calif., – The Honda Element lineup is expanding for 2010 with an all-new Dog Friendly™ pet accommodation system designed to improve safety, comfort and convenience for both dogs and their owners. Honda Elements with the Dog Friendly package are set to arrive at dealerships in Orange County on November 16.

“The Honda Element has long been recognized as an accommodating vehicle for people with active lifestyles involving sports and hobbies,” said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of Product Planning for American Honda. “The new Dog Friendly Element takes that concept to a whole new level with specially designed features for dogs and their owners.”

The Dog Friendly equipment enhances pet comfort by providing a soft floor surface for the dog’s legs and paws along with a dedicated fan and a spill resistant water source. Convenience is improved for owners with an integrated ramp, easy to clean surfaces and a full suite of matching Dog Friendly accoutrements.

Major components include:
• soft-sided cargo kennel made from seat belt-grade netting
• cushioned pet bed with elevated platform
• rear ventilation fan
• second-row seat covers with dog pattern design (matches the bed fabric)
• extendable ramp (stores under the pet bed platform)
• all-season rubber floor mats with a toy bone pattern
• spill-resistant water bowl
• Dog Friendly exterior emblems (driver’s side and rear)

The sturdy ramp, which smartly stores underneath the bed platform is easily accessed with the tailgate down, allowing for the safe loading and unloading of your dogs without the unnecessary loading of their joints.

The Dog Friendly equipment package has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $995.