2010 Accord Crosstour CUV Revealed in Full
Crosstour is a crossover variant of the Honda Accord
By Alex Ricciuti
September 1, 2009 11:02 PM
Filed Under: Honda, Japanese
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.
Press Release (Click to expand)
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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