XM Satellite Radio announced Nov. 30 that American Honda Motor Co. will factory-install XM in more than 650,000 of its 2007 model year vehicles.

Honda was an original strategic partner in the launch of XM, and introduced its first factory-installed XM vehicles in 2003. Honda produced more than 200,000 vehicles with XM in 2004; more than 400,000 in 2005; more than 550,000 in 2006; and is projecting production of more than 650,000 factory-installed XM units for 2007 model vehicles.

XM Satellite Radio is a factory-installed feature on 2007 Honda models including Motor Trend’s 2006 Car of The Year, the Honda Civic, and 2006 Truck of The Year, the Honda Ridgeline. Additional 2007 Honda models that include factory-installed XM are the Honda Accord, Honda Accord Hybrid, Honda CRV, Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey and Honda Element. XM is also a standard factory-installed feature on all 2007 Acura models.

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