When you compare the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour to top compact crossover SUVs, its shortcomings are readily apparent. The Crosstour is also available with all-wheel drive (not offered on the sedan) and benefits from a quieter cabin and a standard V6 engine.īut the quest to offer a little of everything keeps the Crosstour from doing anything really well. On the upside, the hatchback design gives the Crosstour more cargo capacity than the sedan, and loading bulky items is easier thanks to its wider opening. It measures 7.6 inches taller and sports a hatchback instead of a trunk. The result isn't wholly satisfying, and the Accord Crosstour loses some of the best attributes of each of its influences.Īs its name implies, the Crosstour is based on the current Accord sedan. It's as if Goldilocks got even more high-maintenance and went looking for a cross between a sedan, wagon and crossover. It's bigger and taller than a midsize sedan, but smaller than a compact crossover SUV. Standard features include stability and traction control, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, a tire-pressure monitor, active head restraints and front, front-side and side curtain airbags.It's difficult to place the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour into a category. The EX-L also gets leather trim, HomeLink, heated front seats, premium speakers, and satellite radio.Optional accessories include various roof-mount gear carriers, as well as a back-up sensor and remote engine start, while Satellite-Linked Navigation with Voice Recognition is available on both EX-L models.Like all Honda vehicles, the manufacturer has placed a strong emphasis on safety. Inside, all Crosstours benefit from dual-zone automatic climate control, power windows with automatic up/down, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, power adjustable front seats, a 360-watt 6-disc in-dash CD 7-speaker stereo, three 12-volt power outlets, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and USB audio interface. Rear cargo volume with the seat up is nearly 26 cubic feet with the 60/40 split folding rear down, this increases to just over 51 cubic feet.Exterior standard amenities on all Crosstours include a one-touch power moonroof, security system, fog lights and halogen headlights, auto on/off headlights, a back-up camera, and rear privacy glass. Inside, the Crosstour provides everything one expects from a Honda-enhanced ergonomics, comfortable, supportive seating and high-quality materials. The EX rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, while the EX-L is fitted with 18-inch alloys.The EX-L offers a real-time 4-wheel-drive system, which means in normal driving conditions, only the front wheels are powered, but it engages when wheel slip is detected, sending power to where it is most needed. As a result, the vehicle is both athletic and predictable in nearly every cornering situation. The Crosstour's suspension is also based on that of the Accord sedan, with a double wishbone front setup with upper and lower control links and an independent multi-link rear suspension. The engine benefits from intelligent Variable Valve Timing (i-VTEC) as well as variable cylinder management, two technologies that are designed to deliver fuel efficiency and performance. All come powered by an aluminum 271-hp 3.5L V6 that delivers 254 ft-lb of torque and is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Crosstour blends thoughtful design with a more rugged persona, which should allow for plenty of adventures both on the road and off.The Crosstour is available in three trim levels-EX and EX-L in front-wheel drive, and a 4-wheel-drive EX-L. The 2012 Crosstour is Honda's acclaimed Accord but bigger and better.
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