Filed under: Economy, Minivans/MPVs, Japan, Hatchbacks, Honda, Lifestyle
Honda goes to the dogs
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Many folks consult their best friend before making a big purchase. Since the dog is known as man's best friend, owners tend to cater towards their pets when buying a new car. In the United States, that means dog lovers often end up with trucks, SUVs or crossovers. However, in Japan, efficient use of space is a bit more of a priority. That is why Honda Japan developed the Honda Dog website. It all started with the Honda Vamos Dog Edition, but has since expanded to include other offerings. While the site features Honda's pet friendly accessories such as strap-in carriers and mats, it also shows how easily your Corgi will fit into your Fit.
Honda Dog touches upon all dog owner concerns. There are pictures showing how you can arrange pet crates in a variety of Honda vehicles. It even provides dimensions on the best entryway for your small to full-size tongue-wagger. Worried about all that pet hair or soggy dog odor? Honda Dog contains analysis on the ease of pet hair cleanup from vehicle interiors. It also indicates how Honda's advanced deodorization filter can reduce allergens and undesired smells. For some reason, the site even finds it necessary to point out how toys and water bottles fit nicely into the interior compartments such as the glove box, in case you couldn't figure it out for yourself. View the gallery to see a sampling of what Honda Dog has to offer.
Gallery: Honda Dog
[Source: Honda Dog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
butterchicken 2:09PM (6/01/2008)
a b-class ripoff.
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Ayle 4:07PM (6/01/2008)
The odyssey was out before the b-class, what are you talking about?
Ken 4:05PM (6/01/2008)
Honda (and the Japanese in general) have been making these types of vehicles long before Mercedes came up with the B-class, not to mention the A-class.
butterchicken 7:21PM (6/01/2008)
@ ayle
The Odyssey? where in the picture do you see an odyssey?
@Ken
I am not saying k-cars are b-class ripoff, it's just that the car in the picture looks like a b-class from the side.
Sorry to disappoint you honda fanboys.
Trent 10:53AM (6/02/2008)
It looks great from the side angle, meaning it looks nothing like a B-class. Try again.
sfast 3:21PM (6/01/2008)
after cleaning out cars for a living, I have learned that Subaru has won the dog owners over.
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MajorGeek 4:20PM (6/01/2008)
Makes sense as most Subarus are roomy, comfortable, have a lot of luxury equipment and many with all wheel drive. Quite a few with decent ride height, not too high, nor too low. I know of friends who are rethinking their SUV's that they assumed would work well for something more pooch friendly next time around. Easy head access out the window a plus as well :)
rav3 9:17PM (6/01/2008)
You should see the interior of my WRX. My Chihuahua thinks she's a parrot and insists on riding behind my friggin' head, on my shoulder the whole time.
In other words: I have black/blue interior with a very white and fuzzy headrest.
Cute, happy little Corgi in that pic. Great dogs! Ridiculously cute puppies...
DKB_SATX 7:07PM (6/01/2008)
I have to agree. I have a station wagon because I have a 53-lb dog... and it's a Subaru Legacy GT because I wanted something fun to drive. Trudy and I are both happy with the car.
Torrent 3:56PM (6/01/2008)
It's actually called "dog edition" because it's made to also suit dogs? I would have thought because the car looks like a dog, but we have our reasons, right?
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catgirlshyla 4:06PM (6/01/2008)
Odd, I submitted something similar to this around May 29th or 30th.
Here is the posting I saw, with additional Reuters newsclip and linkage to Toyota's own "C Loves Dog" site.
http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=4725
http://toyota.jp/corolla/dog/
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Sam 4:55PM (6/01/2008)
Um...who cares about the odor, what about the hair? It gets everywhere and is gross.
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Mike 5:08PM (6/01/2008)
Huh...thanks for reminding me that I need to get a corgi and name him Ein :)
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catgirlshyla 5:25PM (6/01/2008)
Weaboo.
Nathan 12:58PM (6/02/2008)
That's what I want to name my Corgi too. I'd like to have a Siberian Husky and name him InuYasha, but I don't have the space for such an active dog to exercise. So a short legged corgi will have to do.
I guess they carried out the idea from the concept autoblog featured almost 3 years ago. http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/05/bow-wow-honda-to-show-dog-inspired-concept-vehicle-at-tokyo/
shehk 5:27PM (6/01/2008)
Its funny how folks in the US love thier pets more than their own children or even family.... leaving inheritances to your pet instead of your own blood! Its no wonder we're made fun off around the world amongst other things...
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D.S. 8:05PM (6/01/2008)
these pics were taken in japan on japanese market hondas...
bakka 8:29PM (6/01/2008)
Because most kids turn out to big time A**holes!
shehk 9:13PM (6/01/2008)
bakka,
Whose fault is that, really? I have lived overseas for half of my life and am simply stating facts of how Americans *spoiled* are seen abroad...
rav3 9:24PM (6/01/2008)
Sounds like a pretty moronic stereotype. I've heard of two, maybe three instances where somebody left a major inheritance to a dog. That would hardly count for America.