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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 16, 2008 - 25 A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot was unveiled January 13 during a special media presentation at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The prototype conveys design features of the all-new 2009 Pilot, set to debut at Honda dealerships across Canada in late spring. "The new Pilot is designed to emphasize authentic SUV styling, innovative interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and convenience," said Jim Miller, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. "The new Pilot enhances the combination of refinement and efficiency with even more traditional SUV strengths. It will feature a powerful exterior design while allowing for more space inside." Functional eight-passenger seating, a hallmark of the Pilot, becomes even easier to access in the third row as key dimensions for legroom, cargo and occupant space will increase in all seating positions. A redesigned platform allows even more refined handling and ride comfort to exist seamlessly with all-weather and medium-duty off-road capabilities. To further enhance safety, the Pilot will feature the Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure for enhanced crash protection and the most extensive use of high-strength steel in any Honda product to date. The ACE body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. A pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle is designed to help absorb energy in the event of a collision. A V-6 engine introduces the latest generation of Honda's innovative fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology that operates in 6-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for fuel efficiency, an improvement compared to the existing Pilot's available VCM system that works exclusively in 6- and 3cylinder modes. Three rows of seats provide a high degree of adaptability for people and large cargo loads. The first row provides a commanding view of the road from two captains' chairs. A wide center stack and center console form the styling anchor for the interior while allowing for access to navigation, entertainment and climate-control systems. The 60/40 split second row, now more spacious, slides further forward for increased ease of access to the third row. The 60/40 split third row, should now supply enough knee room for an above-average-sized adult male to fit comfortably. Each side of the second and third row independently folds down for a flat cargo floor. The Pilot was originally launched as a 2003 model in July of 2002. Design and development of both the 2003 Pilot and the new 2009 Pilot were carried out by Honda R&D in North America. The Pilot is assembled at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. Among its accolades, the Honda Pilot has earned Car and Driver Magazine's prestigious "5Best Truck" award on six consecutive occasions (2002-2007). The current-generation 2008 Pilot is also among a group of vehicles to receive both a "Top Safety Pick 2008" from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-star crash safety rating for frontal and side collisions from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). THE ALL NEW 2008 SX4 SEDAN ning / Power Windows / Power Locks / rs / Remote Keyless Entry F B SM Sport Model Shown BASE MSRP $17,195* LEASE FROM $ 0 DOWN PAYMENT $ FOR 60 MONTHS 205 ** LEASE RATE 1.5% 2008 SX4 CROSSOVER AWD Intelligent AWD / Power Windows / Power Locks / Heated Power Mirrors / Cruise Control / Remote Keyless Entry $ LEASE FROM , $ DOWN PAYMENT 0 $ FOR 60 MONTHS 225 1.5% ** LEASE RATE 2008 GRAND VITARA 4WD / V6 / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry / Air Conditioning $ DOWN PAYMENT 0 LEASE FROM $ FOR 60 MONTHS 329 1.9% ** LEASE RATE 2008 SWIFT+ Fuel economy: 8.7 L/100 km in the city; 5.8 L/100 km on the highway / AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (4 speakers) MSRP $13,995 LEASE FROM $ FOR 60 MONTHS 179 ** 3.9% LEASE RATE $1100 DOWN PAYMENT 0%/60 MOS. PURCHASE FINANCING ON ALL NEW 2007 MODELS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 7.81% APR OR UP TO $5,000.00 CASH INCENTIVES ON SELECT 2007 MODELS. *** Suzuki of Oakville 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 905-469-2429 · Toll Free 1-866-229-3897 fax 905-469-4562 **** - A prototype of the all-new 2009 Honda Pilot sport utility vehicle was introduced by John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., during the North American International Auto Show. The prototype conveys design features of the more boldly-styled 2009 Pilot, set to debut in spring 2008. SUZUKI.CA www.oakvillebeaver.com CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. *MSRP for the 2008 Swift+ with MANUAL transmission (model STR48C8)/ 2008 SX4 Sedan with MANUAL transmission (model S3L83J8)/2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD with MANUAL transmission (model H3N80J8)/ 2008 Grand Vitara JA with MANUAL transmission (model LLN81S8). Destination and Delivery of $1,195 / $1,250 / $1,250 / $1,395 not included in MSRP. Registration, license, insurance, and applicable taxes are not included. **Limited time lease o ers available to qualifie 2008 Swift+ with MANUAL transmission (model STR48C8)/ 2008 SX4 Sedan with MANUAL transmission (model S3L83J8)/ 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD with MANUAL transmission (model H3N80J8)/ 2008 Grand Vitara JA with MANUAL transmission (model LLN81S8). 3.9%/1.5%/1.5%/1.9% lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $179/$205/$225/$329 (including $1,195/$1,250/$1,250/$1,395 destination and delivery). $1,100/$0/$0/$0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit, $72 + tax PPSA, $350 acquisition fee, administration fee and first monthly payment due at lease inception where applicable. Total lease obligation of $11,845.79/$12,297.17/$13,497.27/$19,733.45 including down payment. 20,000 km total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). ***Representative finance example based on a 2007 SX4 JX with MANUAL transmission (model H3N83J7) with a MSRP of $18,195 plus $1,250 destination and delivery financed at 0% rate/ 7.81% APR equals $324.08 per month for 60 months. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in may be required. Cost of borrowing is $3,390 for a total obligation of $19,445. These o ers do not include license, insurance, and applicable taxes. APR is the e ective rate taking into account cash discounts waived for finance customers. Cash incentives ranging in value from $3,000 to $5,000 available on select in stock 2007 models. Cash incentive o ers cannot be combined with special finance or lease o ers and will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ****These o ers cannot be combined with any other o er except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Fuel economy based on Transport Canada ratings for 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Dealers may lease or sell for less. See participating dealers for details. Next-generation Honda Pilot provides SUV strengths with NEW YEAR. NEW INCENTIVES. on-road refinement