2010 Accord Crosstour CUV Revealed in Full

 2010 Accord Crosstour CUV Revealed in Full
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour CUV

Crosstour is a crossover variant of the Honda Accord

Honda has unveiled its latest model the 2010 Accord Crosstour for the North American market.

"Our concept is to broaden the appeal of the Accord line-up," says Erik Berkman, VP of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. , in the press release. And that seems the obvious raison d'etre for the Crosstour. But other than the photos, few additional details were provided.

The model is definitely meant to expand the range of the Accord nameplate, Honda's best selling vehicle in the United States. The Crosstour design features a higher seating position for the passengers but also keeps the crossover sitting low on its suspension. The new front grille and the beefy rear end give the car a more toughened look - a feature Honda likely hopes will attract buyers looking for something more sturdy than a regular sedan.

Automakers are always coming up with their own names for vehicle classes, such as BMW calling the X6 a "Sport Activity Vehicle." Here Honda has decided to name the Accord Crosstour a "Crossover Utility Vehicle". But the market simply calls them crossovers and this Accord version, with Honda's driving dynamics appeal, may just be the variant which lets the Accord trump its arch-rival the Toyota Camry in that largest of North American segments - the mid-sized sedan.

The Crosstour goes on sale later this year. Honda promises more details will be released at its market launch then.

 

Source: Honda

2010 Accord Crosstour Styling Conceals Surprising Versatility

Next evolution of the crossover offers CUV attributes while maintaining a premium sedan feel and a sporty, bold appearance

The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept by integrating a sleek and aerodynamic shape that blends sporty, low-profile contours with versatile CUV functionality, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

"Our concept is to broaden the appeal of the Accord line-up by leveraging traditional Accord strengths of fun-to-drive performance and handling while also adapting to dramatic shifts in the light truck marketplace," said Erik Berkman, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Accord Crosstour accomplishes that by offering a modern interpretation of a CUV while integrating the refinement and efficiency of a premium sedan."

Derived from the Accord Sedan, the Accord Crosstour maximizes car-like ride and refinement, yet maintains capabilities consistent with a CUV's increased ride height and all-weather potential. The Accord Crosstour's styling builds on the Accord's familiar character lines and adds a bolder front grille complemented by a durable lower-body appearance, wedge-shaped C-pillars and an aggressive rear stance. The flowing roofline narrows smoothly into the rear of the vehicle to create an aggressive-looking design, which conceals a unique cargo area that can adapt to large objects that exceed the capacity of a sedan.

"We know SUV buyers like the commanding view of the road that comes with a high eye-point and like the comforts of living with an SUV," said Berkman. "This vehicle meets the needs of buyers looking for those attributes yet at the same time want an image that is different from a conventional SUV."

The Accord Crosstour will be positioned at the top of the Accord family when it goes on sale in fall 2009. Additional details will be announced later in the year.

 

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 Siawa Siawa
I'm sorry but it's plain ugly and somewhat similar to latest Toyota Lanuch: Venza.
September 1, 2009 7:06 pm
 danat86 danat86
Venza actually looks good, but this is just a monster.
September 1, 2009 7:16 pm
 nederina nederina
the venza is actually based on lexus rx
September 1, 2009 8:27 pm
 carcrazy1234 carcrazy1234
yea the venza actually does look good haha this is just horrid.
September 1, 2009 10:03 pm
 CndSalesPro CndSalesPro
HEY LOOK it's the Honda Venza.... oops.. nice try Honda.
September 1, 2009 11:15 pm
 BENZian BENZian
agreed Ugly...wtf the rear/side views look better than the front
September 1, 2009 7:15 pm
 simalive simalive
The styling is not working for me - particularly the front end. Looks like it's done by a dozen different designers and they all don't agree with each other...
September 1, 2009 7:16 pm
 hata0101 hata0101
erww....that's a ulgy piece of crap! looks like a rejected designs from Ford! look at those grill...
September 1, 2009 7:30 pm
 nederina nederina
can't believe they wasted their sportscar developement for some shitty cars like this! what's next a pick-up truck? okay, they already have that. what were the japanese thinking?
September 1, 2009 7:53 pm
 CndSalesPro CndSalesPro
The Ridgeline is NOT a pick-up, it's a glorified Odyssey.
September 1, 2009 11:17 pm
 alaralv1 alaralv1
...yeah, Honda (America) just don't get the design right with crossovers/trucks. They're not showing any fun or excitement with this kind of model. They just like to play safe, in other words: boring!!! I have to agree that Venza is better looking, although is not a jewel.
September 1, 2009 8:00 pm
 BENZian BENZian
...the Venza...like the Lexus RX is just another Camry platform beneath the skin...and this is an Accord station wagon masquerading as a crossover...but this might be the only time I say it...the Toyotas are better looking
September 1, 2009 8:54 pm
 Bristol411S3 Bristol411S3
Yuck. Thank God they don't serve up this sort of dross in Europe.
September 1, 2009 8:58 pm
 afterace2 afterace2
yeah, funny, how in Europe Honda models are actually good looking imo, while in US they are, well.....
September 2, 2009 12:11 pm
 Narco Narco
Yes, they serve up entirely different dross there. Fishes, Narco.
September 2, 2009 2:13 pm
 CarLife CarLife
Looks like Honda aspires to be the next Chrysler/Dodge
September 1, 2009 11:42 pm
 eeoikari eeoikari
Yep, by already "borrowing" Chrysler Crossfire's back.
September 2, 2009 9:36 am
 mpower333 mpower333
Can someone please explain to me WTF is going on with the car industry right now? I see these new designs and think to myself who the hell is sitting in a board room thinking these rolling vomit hatches are a good idea? Better yet who looks at similarly disproportionate, controversial and somewhat ugly panamera and says " yea make ours look like that!!"
September 2, 2009 2:04 am
 Iconic Iconic
Looking at this reminds me of the fetal position. They're scared and have lost their minds. And it's not as if the current accord is a thing of beauty either.
September 2, 2009 2:28 am
 Ash Ash
Well IMO you have to look squarely at Government Regulators for "Safety", particularly in and FOR the USA as it is the largest car market, so what the US wants it gets and so does the rest of the world!.. I guess you know that from the start MY2003 (for memory) all new cars not already in production had to have the following, a 3 inch "AIR" gap between Hood and engine, then a huge gap between the passengers head and top roof or windscreen rail (so they won't hit their precious head IF THE HAVE NO SEAT BELT ON!!), I am serious this is now a design rule, the next is MY2011 and rear end crash requirements, bigger and thicker looking rear ends, look at the 2010 Mazda 3 sedan and new KIA's to get an idea. SO, given that as a designer you have to have this tall Hood, A pillar and now C pillar area, the smaller the car the more UGLY they look, extra large cars don't look as bad. SO, there you have it, you try and design a car with just some of these 'Design" requirements by law...it is a bloody nightmare.
September 2, 2009 4:29 am
 andy andy
haha , the ugliest honda i have ever seen in my life, im no longer a honda fan, i decide to switch my love to Nissan- Infiniti, or even suzuki
September 2, 2009 3:14 am
 gmech gmech
I have not heard one nice comment about this upcoming a piece of *beep* !%@!!!#@##$&$&%$&# Honda. LOL Should their designers surf more in forums like these and actually LISTEN?!? If Honda doesn't catch up quickly enough, they'll taste Korean BBQ very soon.
September 2, 2009 3:32 am
 EDavis EDavis
The designer of this car should be forced to answer difficult questions while his tonsils are tickled by the barrel of a loaded .44 magnum.
September 2, 2009 4:49 am
 smohed smohed
Four Letters....... UGLY
September 2, 2009 6:46 am
 EMBJATI85 EMBJATI85
looks like a piece of poop
September 2, 2009 6:57 am
 teuton teuton
First the X6 atrocity & now CUV? I wouldn't want to be seen in one of these! Where do these designers graduate from?
September 2, 2009 7:26 am
 ARF ARF
Totally UGLY...
September 2, 2009 7:33 am
 andy andy
you guys will be in shocked one more time when honda releases their stupid ugly shiet Acura ZDX , another turd on steroid. Honda USA please stop this game , we want no more cars from you.
September 2, 2009 8:06 am
 Michael Michael
Looks like a Dodge Caliber with Honda headlights...
September 2, 2009 8:18 am
 BemWee BemWee
True. This is just disgusting.
September 2, 2009 3:00 pm
 theoldman theoldman
This car... no way i can sugar-coat this... is one of the most aesthetically challenged vehicles i have seen in my life (in simple words its ugly) However, we have no guarantee what it will be like as a machine. Hondas have a reputation generally for reliability, value for money etc. and im sure this car will come with alot of kit as standard etc. So wait till its driven before delivering full judgement
September 2, 2009 10:04 am
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