Honda Motor Co. is hoping that X marks the spot. An amalgamation of minivan, pickup truck and sport-utility vehicle, the squarish concept features a large interior, a plastic cargo floor and a tailgate. The vehicle's four seats can easily be reconfigured to haul mountain bikes, surf boards and large dogs. The concept comes equipped with a satellite-based navigation system, wireless Internet connection and a DVD player for movies or video games. It also has a digital satellite radio stereo system that can download and play MP3 music files from Web sites.
Young buyers are the life's blood of any brand.
Honda isn't the only car manufacturer targeting young consumers with active lifestyles. But where the Vibe and the Matrix are expected to debut in showrooms next year, Honda's Model X is still only a concept. It is high time for la revolution. I just can't wait to see how frightened older people will be when they experience the full power of our collectivism. The year is adjacent to 1962.