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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Honda Accord Crosstour

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

The Accord Crosstour is a full-size hatchback manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Honda. On July 7, 2009, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced sales for Fall of 2009 as a 2010 model.The Crosstour slots above the similar-sized Pilot in price and size in Honda's SUV lineup.
The Honda Accord Crosstour is a hatchback variation of the American-market Accord sedan, with a slightly higher but more sloped roofline. The Crosstour will is powered by the 3.5-liter V6 engine and a choice of either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, with prices starting at $29,670, slightly more than the Accord sedan.
The Accord Crosstour is a competitor to the Toyota Venza, a wagon based upon the Accord's perennial competitor, the Toyota Camry.

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L

The Crosstour and Acura ZDX are said to be inspired by the BMW X6 and upcoming 5 Series Gran Turismo. The Accord Crosstour is sold currently in the US, Canada and Mexico. Despite common belief, the Accord Crosstour is not mechanically related to the Acura ZDX. Honda previously tried this approach with the 1999-2003 Honda Avancier in Japan only but cancelled it due to disappointing sales.
Since October 2010, Crosstour has been built and marketed in China by GAC-Honda. Available in 3.5 V6 2WD and 4WD versions, it sells for nearly twice as much as the North American models, although the Chinese market prefers sedans over hatchbacks.

Safety

The 2010 Accord Crosstour EX-L crash-tested by the IIHS

The Accord received several key safety updates for the 2008 model year, most notably vehicle stability assist (VSA) and traction control, anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, tire pressure monitoring system, and active front head restraints for all models.The Accord is the first mid-size car to include stability and traction control as standard equipment across the lineup.
In IIHS tests the Accord sedan received the top "Good" rating in 13 of 14 measured categories, while receiving an "Acceptable" rating in the structure/safety cage category of the side impact test, earning it a "Top Safety Pick" designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an honor not bestowed upon most of the Accord's competitors. The Accord lost this award due to its "Acceptable" score in roof strength evaluations.
2010 Accord sedan NHSTA crash scores