Honda announces Accord Crosstour market launch this fall

Crossover practicality, sporty styling

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 sj0808 sj0808
worst looking car ever made
July 7, 2009 8:31 pm
 Narco Narco
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.
July 7, 2009 9:02 pm
 smohed smohed
what is this, a Japanese version of the New 5-series
July 7, 2009 9:07 pm
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
No, its the X6 not the 5 Series
July 7, 2009 10:37 pm
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
I like it, and i also like the X6
July 7, 2009 10:36 pm
 Lemon Lemon
Ughh...the term "center of gravity" must mean nothing to crossover designers. I will never understand these vehicles.
July 8, 2009 2:28 am
 Gh0st Gh0st
Laguna Coupe anyone?
July 8, 2009 3:35 am
 Targa_Florio Targa_Florio
This is the illegitimate son of a Dacia Logan and of a Nissan 350Z
July 8, 2009 5:15 am
 ShinyG ShinyG
The funny thing is both the Logan and 350Z look much better than this! :))
July 8, 2009 5:49 am
 9TNine 9TNine
Nothing special... the sad fact is people will buy this car. Guess where? (as it certianly isn't coming to Europe)
July 8, 2009 12:03 pm
 DeRay DeRay
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.
July 8, 2009 1:02 pm
 Lemon Lemon
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.
July 8, 2009 2:11 pm
 DeRay DeRay
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.
July 9, 2009 2:40 pm
 500lbman 500lbman
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.
July 10, 2009 2:28 pm
 TheAlchemist TheAlchemist
It DOES need to be better looking.
July 15, 2009 6:22 pm