Canadian Acura and Honda Models Set To Get XM Satellite Radio

Honda and XM Canada has announced factory installationf XM Satellite Radios in 2008 model year Honda vehicles. XM Satellite Radio will be standard in the all-new 2008 Honda Accord andthe redesigned 2008 Odyssey with leather trims.

"XM is proving to be a popular feature with our customers," said Jim Miller, Executive Vice President of Honda Canada Inc. "This growing popularity has made expansion to a broader range of models within the Honda and Acura lineups the next logical step."

Honda will also be expanding the factory installation of XM Satellite Radio within its Acura line for the 2008 model year. The Acura RDX and Acura CSX vehicles equipped with a navigation system will join the Acura MDXand Acura TL with XM Satellite Radio offered as standard equipment.

"The increasing availability of XM Satellite Radio across the Honda and Acura lineups speaks to the stand-out reputation of XM programming with Canadian car buyers," said Stewart Lyons, Executive Vice President of XM Canada. "XM complements the exceptional driving experience Honda and Acura owners have come to expect."

Every Honda and Acura vehicle with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio also comes standard with a three-month complimentary subscription to XM's audio service.