Honda announces Accord Crosstour market launch this fall

Acura ZDX concept

Crossover practicality, sporty styling

By Michael Gauthier
July 7, 2009 11:22 PM
Filed Under: Honda, Japanese, Teasers

Honda has officially confirmed their new Accord Crosstour will go on sale in the United States this fall.

Designed to compete with Toyota's Camry-based Venza crossover, the Accord Crosstour will boast sporty styling and an optional all-wheel drive system. Although it is expected to look similar to Acura's ZDX concept (pictured), the production ZDX and Crosstour won't ride on the same platform.

Engine options will likely mirror those offered in the Accord, meaning we can expect a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 177 hp and a 3.5-liter V6 with 271 hp. The Crosstour could also be offered with the 240 hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine from the Acura RDX, but that remains to be seen.

Set to be positioned between the CR-V and Pilot, Crosstour pricing should start somewhere in the neighborhood of $25,000.

Source: Honda

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Comments

sj0808

July 8, 2009 12:31 AM

worst looking car ever made

Narco

July 8, 2009 1:02 AM

From a tech perspective, very nice and the interior is beautiful. However I have never liked Acuras due to their long front overhangs. Hopefully Acura can get this right. An interesting concept.

Fishes,

Narco.

smohed

July 8, 2009 1:07 AM

what is this, a Japanese version of the New 5-series

BabyMilo

July 8, 2009 2:37 AM

No, its the X6 not the 5 Series

BabyMilo

July 8, 2009 2:36 AM

I like it, and i also like the X6

Lemon

July 8, 2009 6:28 AM

Ughh...the term "center of gravity" must mean nothing to crossover designers. I will never understand these vehicles.

Gh0st

July 8, 2009 7:35 AM

Laguna Coupe anyone?

Targa_Florio

July 8, 2009 9:15 AM

This is the illegitimate son of a Dacia Logan and of a Nissan 350Z

ShinyG

July 8, 2009 9:49 AM

The funny thing is both the Logan and 350Z look much better than this! :))

9TNine

July 8, 2009 4:03 PM

Nothing special... the sad fact is people will buy this car. Guess where? (as it certianly isn't coming to Europe)

DeRay

July 8, 2009 5:02 PM

I think "crossover" is a loose term. I've notice what the industry calls a crossover is the same size as a 94 Chevy Blazer and that was called a SUV so does anyone know why companies are quick to slap that name on something that? Some of these cars or "crossovers" are nothing more than stylish station wagons with a higher ride height. Does it even matter what the car is classified as(SUV,Crossover,Tourer)I mean does that really effect the consumers decision to purchase a vehicle? Someone please enlighten me.

Lemon

July 8, 2009 6:11 PM

I think SUVs are typically refered to as vehicles with a body-on frame construction, similar to a truck. For instance, the Blazer is based on the S10. A crossover is exactly as you said: "stylish station wagons with a higher ride height." They are based on cars and typically have unibody construction. The advantages of a crossover are a more compliant ride and better handling characteristics when compared to a traditional truck based SUV.

Where my confusion lies is why people want to buy these in the first place. Just buy the car that the crossover is based on and enjoy a lower CG and much better handling, not to mention better fuel mileage, acceleration, and the list goes on. SUVs have their place with high towing capacities thanks to the truck chassis. These crossovers, however, seem like vehciles suffering from an identity crisis; they can't tow hardly anything and don't have any advantages over a car's vehicle dynamics.

DeRay

July 9, 2009 6:40 PM

I feel the same way Lemon. Either get a truck or car. It was a lot more simple in the 90's. Thanks for clearing that up for me i appretiate that.

500lbman

July 10, 2009 6:28 PM

The crossover is for the American suburban soccer mom. It doesn't need to tow anything. It doesn't need to have off-road capability. It DOES need to ride smooth and quiet. It DOES need to be tall for a commanding view of the road. And, it needs to have more flexible cargo space than a sedan.