2010 Honda Accord Crosstour – A Real Cross

First Look

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour truly personifies its “Crosstour” name with its design and right from the very first look at the car it becomes pretty clear that this car is a “cross” between different genres. Like several other crossovers SUV, the Honda Accord Crosstour is also based on a sedan; though, unlike those conventional crossovers, the Accord Crosstour doesn’t offer the versatility of SUV or wagon or SUV. If you can’t imagine the car then just imagine an Accord hatchback powered by a V6 engine with some minor changes here and there in the form of increased ground clearance and obtainable all-wheel drive, what you got is the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour we are reviewing here. Though, whether consumers accept this unusual concept of Honda or not, we’ll have to wait and watch. In the mean time let’s review the other aspects of the car to give you a better idea of exactly what the car is all about.

What’s New for 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour?

The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour enters the market as a crossover wagon edition of Honda’s admired midsize sedan.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour comes in a single body style of crossover wagon and is available in two trim levels: EX-L and EX.

The standard equipments for the EX trim level includes 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, Foglights, a multifunction steering wheel, 10-way driver and four-way passenger power front seats, a 60/40-split-folding back seatback, dual-zone automatic climate control having second-row vents and for the music fanatics there also is a seven-speaker audio system having an auxiliary audio jack and a six-CD changer.

Moving up to the EX-L trim will get you 18-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlights, leather upholstery, driver-seat memory functions, a cargo cover, heated front seats, an improved stereo having satellite radio and a USB port and Bluetooth. The only optional equipment here is a navigation system, and it only is available on EX-L models, and it also comes with a back-up camera and voice-activated controls.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine which generates maximum power of 271 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of maximum torque. The engine here is mated with a five-speed automatic transmission, which is the only available transmission here. The standard drives terrain here for the Crosstour is front-wheel drive, though you can easily get the all-wheel drive on the EX-L trim only.

The estimated fuel economy for the Crosstour is of 27 mpg combined for city and highways.

Safety Equipments

The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour comes with standard safety equipments including active front seat head restraints, stability control, and antilock disc brakes having brake assist, full-size side curtain airbags and front side airbags. In our brake testing the Accord Crosstour stopped form 60 mph in a respectable 131 feet.

Verdict

The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is for all those people who loved the Honda Accord but wants more space and comfort, but if you aren’t looking for that then its better to go for a slightly more practical SUV.

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