Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport Concept to Debut in Los Angeles

Futuristic design study demonstrates potential of ultra-compact, city-focused vehicle

TORRANCE, CA - November 18, 2009: The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2, and will demonstrate a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact, aggressively designed coupe, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today.

The Advanced Design Studio of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. in Los Angeles developed the P-NUT design study model. Honda R&D Americas began its operations in California in 1975 with local market research activities and has steadily grown its capabilities over the past 33 years to include all aspects of new vehicle research, design and development. Recent Honda-brand efforts include trend-setting products such as the Pilot, Ridgeline, Element, Civic Coupe and Civic Si Coupe.