Honda: Accord Crosstour News **2012 Model Info (page 11)**
04-04-2012, 11:20 AM
#481
The sizzle in the Steak
Maybe Honda is trying to get into Automotive Comedy?
04-04-2012, 03:03 PM
#483
Honda Press Release
Honda Unveils 2013 Crosstour Concept at New York Auto Show
Next Crosstour to feature more capable-looking styling, more efficient V-6 drivetrain along with host of new safety and visibility features.
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 – Honda unveiled the 2013 Crosstour Concept today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), providing the first official glimpse of a more capable looking exterior styling direction for the luxurious mid-size CUV. Set to go on sale this fall, the Crosstour's defined lines will resonate more clearly with the active consumers that form the largest portion of the premium crossover segment. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 will feature improved fuel economy thanks to its new 6-speed automatic transmission, while both four-cylinder and V-6 versions will benefit from a host of safety and visibility upgrades.
"Fueled by a combination of versatility, luxury, and efficiency, owners have demonstrated remarkable devotion to the Honda Crosstour," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "The 2013 Crosstour Concept shows how Honda will strengthen the styling and add even more content to one of the most efficient offerings in the class."
Concept Design
The Crosstour Concept features a more capable, SUV-like styling direction for Honda's mid-size crossover. A more aggressive and athletic front end, new contrasting moldings on the lower door garnish, and cleaner front and rear fascias anchored by the rugged look of finished sill plates provide more visual strength to the Crosstour Concept. Adding to the SUV-like stance, new rear-fender finish helps give the Concept a more solidly planted appearance.
Up front, the new integrated foglamp treatment is complemented by a slotted finish beneath the headlights, which helps integrate the new, bolder grille. The revised tailgate sports a more horizontal design to add visual width to the sculpted lines at the rear of the Crosstour.
The Crosstour Concept is coated in a fresh hue, similar to one of two new shades that will appear on the 2013 Crosstour. Anchoring the Crosstour Concept are unique 5-spoke 19-inch wheels, while the 2013 Honda Crosstour will feature new 18-inch alloy wheels.
Though not on display in the Crosstour Concept, the luxurious interior of the Honda Crosstour will see even further refinement for 2013, including heavily revised trim materials, the addition of an 8-inch, in-dash information display, keyless ignition, and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters on V-6 models.
Advanced and Efficient Powertrains
The Crosstour will offer two powertrains for the 2013 model year: a re-engineered and more powerful 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, or a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 models will feature a 6-speed automatic transmission and utilize Honda Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology to achieve class-leading V-6 fuel economy1 along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model. Also available on Crosstour EX-L V-6 models is Honda's Real Time 4WDTM system, which sends power to all four wheels when front-wheel slippage is detected.
The four-cylinder Crosstour models are powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine producing 192 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 RPM. To maximize efficiency, a 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment.
Safety and Technology Innovations
The 2013 Crosstour will introduce numerous new safety features, and is targeted to earn top scores in the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The next Crosstour will be available with Honda's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) technology. Both systems use a camera mounted behind the windshield to alert drivers if the car is moving out of its lane or to warn drivers of a potential collision in front of them.
The 2013 Crosstour will provide a host of visibility enhancements, and will be one of the first models to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. Standard equipment to further enhance visibility on the 2013 Crosstour will also include re-shaped rear headrests, a rearview camera and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror.
Standard Crosstour convenience features include an automatic dimming rearview mirror, auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and USB audio interface. Other available features on the 2013 Crosstour will include a hard-drive based navigation system, Pandora internet radio interface, XM satellite radio and an SMS text-to-speech function.
Sales, Accolades and Manufacturing History
First launched in 2009, and now available with both V-6 and four-cylinder engines, the Crosstour remains one of the most versatile choices in the midsize crossover segment, and earned the distinction of J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Ranked Midsize Crossover/SUV in Initial Quality" in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). The Crosstour is produced2 at Honda's East Liberty Plant in East Liberty, Ohio.
High resolution photography and video of the 2013 Crosstour Concept is available on the Honda Media Newsroom at www.hondanews.com. More information about the Honda Crosstour, including high resolution photos and video, is available at www.hondanews.com.
1. Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing.
2. Honda products are produced using domestic and globally sourced parts.
Next Crosstour to feature more capable-looking styling, more efficient V-6 drivetrain along with host of new safety and visibility features.
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 – Honda unveiled the 2013 Crosstour Concept today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), providing the first official glimpse of a more capable looking exterior styling direction for the luxurious mid-size CUV. Set to go on sale this fall, the Crosstour's defined lines will resonate more clearly with the active consumers that form the largest portion of the premium crossover segment. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 will feature improved fuel economy thanks to its new 6-speed automatic transmission, while both four-cylinder and V-6 versions will benefit from a host of safety and visibility upgrades.
"Fueled by a combination of versatility, luxury, and efficiency, owners have demonstrated remarkable devotion to the Honda Crosstour,"
said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "The 2013 Crosstour Concept shows how Honda will strengthen the styling and add even more content to one of the most efficient offerings in the class."Concept Design
The Crosstour Concept features a more capable, SUV-like styling direction for Honda's mid-size crossover. A more aggressive and athletic front end, new contrasting moldings on the lower door garnish, and cleaner front and rear fascias anchored by the rugged look of finished sill plates provide more visual strength to the Crosstour Concept. Adding to the SUV-like stance, new rear-fender finish helps give the Concept a more solidly planted appearance.
Up front, the new integrated foglamp treatment is complemented by a slotted finish beneath the headlights, which helps integrate the new, bolder grille. The revised tailgate sports a more horizontal design to add visual width to the sculpted lines at the rear of the Crosstour.
The Crosstour Concept is coated in a fresh hue, similar to one of two new shades that will appear on the 2013 Crosstour. Anchoring the Crosstour Concept are unique 5-spoke 19-inch wheels, while the 2013 Honda Crosstour will feature new 18-inch alloy wheels.
Though not on display in the Crosstour Concept, the luxurious interior of the Honda Crosstour will see even further refinement for 2013, including heavily revised trim materials, the addition of an 8-inch, in-dash information display, keyless ignition, and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters on V-6 models.
Advanced and Efficient Powertrains
The Crosstour will offer two powertrains for the 2013 model year: a re-engineered and more powerful 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, or a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 models will feature a 6-speed automatic transmission and utilize Honda Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology to achieve class-leading V-6 fuel economy1 along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model. Also available on Crosstour EX-L V-6 models is Honda's Real Time 4WDTM system, which sends power to all four wheels when front-wheel slippage is detected.
The four-cylinder Crosstour models are powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine producing 192 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 RPM. To maximize efficiency, a 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment.
Safety and Technology Innovations
The 2013 Crosstour will introduce numerous new safety features, and is targeted to earn top scores in the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The next Crosstour will be available with Honda's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) technology. Both systems use a camera mounted behind the windshield to alert drivers if the car is moving out of its lane or to warn drivers of a potential collision in front of them.
The 2013 Crosstour will provide a host of visibility enhancements, and will be one of the first models to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. Standard equipment to further enhance visibility on the 2013 Crosstour will also include re-shaped rear headrests, a rearview camera and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror.
Standard Crosstour convenience features include an automatic dimming rearview mirror, auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and USB audio interface. Other available features on the 2013 Crosstour will include a hard-drive based navigation system, Pandora internet radio interface, XM satellite radio and an SMS text-to-speech function.
Sales, Accolades and Manufacturing History
First launched in 2009, and now available with both V-6 and four-cylinder engines, the Crosstour remains one of the most versatile choices in the midsize crossover segment, and earned the distinction of J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Ranked Midsize Crossover/SUV in Initial Quality" in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). The Crosstour is produced2 at Honda's East Liberty Plant in East Liberty, Ohio.
High resolution photography and video of the 2013 Crosstour Concept is available on the Honda Media Newsroom at www.hondanews.com. More information about the Honda Crosstour, including high resolution photos and video, is available at www.hondanews.com.
1. Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing.
2. Honda products are produced using domestic and globally sourced parts.
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04-04-2012, 03:23 PM
#484
04-04-2012, 03:23 PM
#485
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04-04-2012, 04:15 PM
#488
I shoot people
I guess the front's different for the better, but honestly? If one of each passed by, I wouldn't be able to tell apart nor would I care 
04-04-2012, 10:08 PM
#490
2G TLX-S
Still ugly !
04-04-2012, 11:26 PM
#491
Evil Mazda Driver
And anybody who has actually driven one will tell you that if anything needs blind spot monitoring, it's the Crosstour. The dark side of the moon has smaller blind spots, let's just say that....
04-05-2012, 12:14 AM
#492
I drive a Subata.
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04-05-2012, 05:02 AM
#493
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The four-cylinder Crosstour models are powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine producing 192 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 RPM.
04-05-2012, 05:44 PM
#494
Team Owner
04-14-2012, 01:02 PM
#495
I'm the Firestarter
It didn't have fake skid plates before?
04-14-2012, 01:15 PM
#496
Senior Moderator
04-14-2012, 09:42 PM
#497
Whats up with RDX owners?
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04-14-2012, 09:57 PM
#498
Moderator
Honda Crosstour = Modern take on the AMC Eagle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Eagle)
That's not a good thing.
That's not a good thing.
04-14-2012, 10:49 PM
#499
אני עומד עם ישראל
LOL I like the Crossturd...
09-20-2012, 02:55 PM
#501
Safety Car
Thread Starter
2013
American Honda is hoping a refresh of its ’13 Honda Crosstour and Acura ZDX cross/utility vehicles will boost demand, following 3 years of lackluster sales.
Both CUVs have undergone midcycle changes, with reworked interiors and exteriors and added features meant to enhance their appeal to potential buyers, top American Honda officials tell WardsAuto here.
Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president-product planning, says research on the Crosstour showed “people weren’t exactly sure what it was (because) it was a ‘tweener.’”
Although Honda considers the Crosstour a CUV, some consumers see if as a sedan, she says, which led the auto maker to bolster the vehicle’s “CUV-ness” for ’13. “We wanted to reinforce visually for customers that it was much more capable than a sedan.” So Honda added a more-aggressive-looking front grille to give it a “little tougher” look.
While full details of the ’13 Crosstour are not yet available, a concept vehicle shown at April’s New York auto show had finished sill plates that were “rugged” and added “visual strength,” Honda said at the time.
The new Crosstour will continue to be available in front- or all-wheel-drive configurations. And because car buyers shopping the CUV have higher incomes than Honda initially expected, Poponi says there will be a more premium feel and level of content.
Honda is promising “heavily revised” trim materials, a new 8-in. (20-cm) in-dash information display, keyless start and paddle shifters for V-6 models.
Like the new, 9th-generation Accord sedan, the Crosstour will get a standard backup camera, as well as offer front-collision and lane-departure warning systems. Honda also will make available its new LaneWatch camera, which projects real-time video of the passenger-side lanes on an interior screen to reduce or eliminate blind-spot-related accidents.
The ’13 Crosstour also has improved rear visibility.
As with the new Accord, the Crosstour’s 3.5L V-6 engine now is matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission in place of the previous 5-speed.
The auto maker initially called for 40,000 annual sales of the Crosstour. But even in its best year of 2010 the CUV fell short, with just 28,851 deliveries, WardsAuto data shows.
Crosstour sales through August of 12,857 units and its 0.85% U.S. market share place the vehicle near the bottom of WardsAuto’s Middle CUV segment. In contrast, the Honda CR-V is the segment’s best-seller with 191,113 units and a 12.6% share of the group.
“The customers that buy the Crosstour absolutely love it,” says Mike Accavitti, American Honda’s marketing chief. “Our challenge becomes finding more people to (choose it).”
Honda is not revealing the Crosstour’s new sales target, but Poponi says the auto maker no longer is shooting for 40,000 units. “We’ve reduced expectations. We want to stabilize and let that just grow.”
Details of the ’13 Acura ZDX are sparse, but Poponi says to expect typical midcycle changes, including an updated exterior and interior as well as added features.
The ZDX shares the Crosstour’s identity crisis, she says, but there is no word yet on whether Acura will deviate from the “4-door coupe” label the CUV was given at launch.
ZDX deliveries represent only a fraction of the Crosstour’s volume. Acura sold 594 units in the year’s 1st 8 months for a 0.76% share, placing it dead last in WardsAuto’s Large Luxury CUV category. The ZDX’s best year also was 2010, with 3,259 units, falling short of initial sales projections of 5,000.
The No.1-seller in the Large Luxury CUV group so far this year is Acura’s MDX, with 33,954 units and a 43.2% segment share.
Both the ’13 Honda Crosstour and Acura ZDX are due in the U.S. this fall.
09-20-2012, 03:02 PM
#502
Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president-product planning, says research on the Crosstour showed “people weren’t exactly sure what it was (because) it was an abomination.”
“The customers that buy the Crosstour absolutely love it,” says Mike Accavitti, American Honda’s marketing chief. “Our challenge becomes finding more blind suckers to (choose it).”
The ZDX shares the Crosstour’s
looks, she says, but there is no word yet on whether Acura will deviate from the “4-door coupe” label the CUV was given at launch.
“The customers that buy the Crosstour absolutely love it,” says Mike Accavitti, American Honda’s marketing chief. “Our challenge becomes finding more blind suckers to (choose it).”
The ZDX shares the Crosstour’s
looks, she says, but there is no word yet on whether Acura will deviate from the “4-door coupe” label the CUV was given at launch.
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09-20-2012, 04:27 PM
#503
@ the editjust make a real damn wagon like the Venza and give it AWD to compete with Subaru, problem solved.
09-20-2012, 04:52 PM
#504
^It does have AWD
09-21-2012, 08:27 AM
#506
omg I love the Crosstour! 
why would they change it?
why would they change it?
10-23-2013, 11:13 PM
#509
Originally Posted by Consumer Reports
5 low-scoring Japanese cars
By Jeff Bartlett | ConsumerReports.org – Mon, Oct 21, 2013 10:51 AM EDT
Honda Crosstour – 62 points
An Accord-based crossover, the Crosstour promises the comfort of a sedan, flexibility of an SUV, and the cargo space of a wagon. Unfortunately, this platypus car accomplishes none of those goals. We like the high seating position, the spacious cabin with its comfortable seats, and the smooth powertrain. But the styling impedes the view to the rear and hurts cargo space. Handling is clumsy, the turning circle is wide, and the update controls are convoluted. It is a classic case of combining elements that seem desirable on paper, but simply don’t work in the real world. Other unsuccessful applications of this formula include the Acura ZDX and Pontiac Aztek.
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/5-low-sc...215123461.html
By Jeff Bartlett | ConsumerReports.org – Mon, Oct 21, 2013 10:51 AM EDT
Honda Crosstour – 62 points
An Accord-based crossover, the Crosstour promises the comfort of a sedan, flexibility of an SUV, and the cargo space of a wagon. Unfortunately, this platypus car accomplishes none of those goals. We like the high seating position, the spacious cabin with its comfortable seats, and the smooth powertrain. But the styling impedes the view to the rear and hurts cargo space. Handling is clumsy, the turning circle is wide, and the update controls are convoluted. It is a classic case of combining elements that seem desirable on paper, but simply don’t work in the real world. Other unsuccessful applications of this formula include the Acura ZDX and Pontiac Aztek.
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/5-low-sc...215123461.html
I can't even remember the last time I've seen a Crosstour ad. Seems like Honda's given up on it. Only Honda ads that I still see running are for the Accord, Civic, Fit, CR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey.
10-23-2013, 11:40 PM
#510
Aztek owners will proudly proclaim how useful and convenient their Azteks are. Meanwhile, nobody else can give a damn long enough to look past the exterior.
Dropkick anyone who was involved in the design and the people who requested and approved it.
I'm pretty sure I was being sarcastic in this post. Either way, nobody caught on
Dropkick anyone who was involved in the design and the people who requested and approved it.
I'm pretty sure I was being sarcastic in this post. Either way, nobody caught on
03-09-2015, 06:38 AM
#511
Safety Car
Thread Starter
AutoNews
Honda Motor Co. has a yet another orphan in its lineup: the Crosstour.
Sales of the Accord derivative have fallen short of expectations since its launch in 2010, and this year have plunged to new lows. Only 643 were sold in February. And since the automaker is directing its incentive and marketing dollars toward its core vehicles, dealers say, the Crosstour is left to fend for itself.
"It's kind of a shame, because the people who buy Crosstours -- oh, man, they love them," said Greg May, owner of a Honda store in Waco, Texas.
In a typical year, Honda wouldn't have to answer for a vehicle like the Crosstour. But the brand has been stuck in a sluggish growth phase, having gained just 1 percent in volume last year, while the overall industry grew 5.9 percent. Honda has posted better gains for the 1st 2 months of this year, on strong crossover sales, but rival Nissan Motor Corp., traditionally the No. 3 Japanese manufacturer in the U.S., outsold American Honda in January and February.
Honda builds the Crosstour at its East Liberty, Ohio, plant and is making moves there that cast doubt on the Crosstour's fate. The plant will soon add production of the Acura MDX crossover, which generates sales of about 5,000 a month, far more than the Crosstour's going rate. The MDX also sells at a higher price and likely generates more profit.
Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Corp. said it will halt production of the Venza, a wagon-style derivative of the Camry that competes against the Crosstour (and through the first two months this year has outsold it by more than 3-to-1).
Asked last week if Honda plans to do the same with the Crosstour, John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda, said, "Maybe that's news for another day."
He acknowledged that the market "is showing greater strength" for more traditional SUV-like crossovers, such as the CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. But he added, "We haven't given up on the Crosstour."
Over the last decade, Honda has launched new generations of some of the biggest selling nameplates in the industry. The Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey are giants in their segments, and the new Fit now appears to be taking off after a troubled launch last year.
But it has misfired with a string of others -- the CR-Z and Insight hybrids, the Ridgeline pickup and the Element. Each came to market with great fanfare, peaked early then petered out. Most of the time, Honda has let those vehicles struggle without the sort of incentives that other manufacturers use to perk up demand for slow-selling nameplates. And in some cases, it has let vehicles go long stretches without redesigns.
The Element, launched in 2003 to appeal to young adventurers, never hit its target market. It remained largely unchanged until it was discontinued eight years later. The Ridgeline was introduced in 2005 as Honda's entry into the highly competitive pickup market. It then went nine years without a redesign. Production was halted last year, although a redesigned Ridgeline is due in 2016.
Dealers wonder if that's what they're in for with the Crosstour, a roomier, hatchback version of the Accord. It was launched five years ago and was once expected to generate annual sales of 30,000 or more. Honda loaded it with features and tried to position it as a premium model, but consumers balked at the price, which starts at more than $28,000, including shipping.
"It's a couple thousand more than the Accord" with comparable equipment, said David Waikem, whose family owns a Honda dealership in Massillon, Ohio. "I think there's a market for it, if they got the price right. When they give us incentives, we do sell them."
Dealers shouldn't count on that. Mendel said Honda typically doesn't put incentives behind the Crosstour because the company's dollars can be used more effectively elsewhere. Take the Pilot, which will be redesigned this year. Honda is offering $1,750 to $2,250 in dealer cash on the outgoing model, and has backed the push with advertising. So far this year, Pilot sales are up 90 percent.
"This thing has lit on fire," said May, the Waco dealer. "I have 3 Pilots now. I'd like to have 20."
Mendel said the Pilot blitz explains 1 reason for the company's willingness to let the Crosstour settle to "its natural level" in the market.
Incentives on the Crosstour "might boost [overall sales] volume by a few hundred a month," he said. "With the Pilot, if you give it support, you increase volume a few thousand a month. For the same amount of effort, you get 10 times the volume increase."
The other reason is East Liberty. Since the plant is running at nearly full capacity building the hot-selling CR-V and Acura RDX small crossovers, it isn't building a lot of Crosstours, and isn't loading up dealers with inventory.
"So there's no need to use incentives," Mendel said. "We are not going to create artificial demand."
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03-09-2015, 12:20 PM
#515
Some dude
I'm honestly surprised they sold that many in February. It's still a hell of a lot more successful than the RLX... so its got that going for it.
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03-09-2015, 06:26 PM
#518
I'm the Firestarter
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03-10-2015, 12:25 AM
#519
Was that the original goal? Article says it was 30K.
They must've been smoking crack if they thought the Crosstour could sell 40K or even 30K a year.... just like how they were smoking crack when they thought they could sell 40K (and later revised to 30K) ILX's a year.
Interestingly, the Crosstour outsold the ILX in their 1st full year.
Crosstour = 28,851
ILX = 20,430
And 2nd full year too.
Crosstour = 17,974
ILX = 17,854
It was launched five years ago and was once expected to generate annual sales of 30,000 or more.
Interestingly, the Crosstour outsold the ILX in their 1st full year.
Crosstour = 28,851
ILX = 20,430
And 2nd full year too.
Crosstour = 17,974
ILX = 17,854
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03-10-2015, 08:40 AM
#520
Senior Moderator
The original launch release quoted 40K units per. Either way, failed to hit it. Remember that FaceBook launch they did with the CrossTour? That blew up in their face,