Honda Crosstour to arrive in late October?
by Jonathon Ramsey on May 28th 2009 at 5:30PM 
There has been all manner of speculation leading to this point, but the Temple of VTEC says it has heard from a source who claims the Honda Crosstour will be arrive in the U.S. in late October.Mules of the Toyota Venza competitor from Honda have been seen testing in the U.S. on an jerry-rigged European Accord Tourer setup, an in fact, it's not likely to vary a great deal from it visually.
Since a different rear differential has been spotted on some prototypes, all-wheel drive is reportedly on the menu. Temple of VTEC's source says it will be based on the Accord platform, tow 3,500 pounds, be 2.5 inches taller than the Accord and stretch a ginormous 7 inches further than the Venza, which would seem to make third row seating a fait accompli, but as far as we know, the Accord Tourer is strictly a two-row deal.
Based on the fact that dealers have reportedly received their accessory pre-order packs, Honda protocol indicates appearances on dealer lots six months later. And if they keep the finished product sharp and edgy like the Euro Tourer, there's a good chance we'll like it when it comes. Hat tip to Edison!
[Source: Temple of VTEC]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Sea Urchin 5:41PM (5/28/2009)
Finally, we need these wagons in USA, an affordable wagon can replace CUVs because they have more room, better MPG, look cooler, more fun to drive, cheaper.............i could go on and on.
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tsg915 5:42PM (5/28/2009)
I hope it looks better then this! I have yet to meet any one who likes the looks of the current Accord. My die hard Honda sister couldn't bring herself to buy one.
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Yikes 9:26AM (5/29/2009)
LOL, yet to find anyone.....have you seen the sales numbers for the Accord? Clearly people like it.
Sea Urchin 5:43PM (5/28/2009)
One more thing, i drove in Dodge Magnum, the idea was great, but the execution was horrible, it was a wagon but it was HUGE,while being small on the inside and having small storage space. I hope Accord does not repeat those mistakes.
Also Dodge was rear wheel drive, which allows only 2 people to seat in the back, even a small child can not seat on the back of the Magnum, so by being a FWD Accord is already better than Magnum.
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Rafael Illan 1:31AM (5/29/2009)
"so by being a FWD Accord is already better than a RWD Magnum"
There, fix your quote for ya. Also some people might want to hear on how FWD is better than RWD.
Yikes 9:28AM (5/29/2009)
FWD has better packaging. Much better for passenger space.
FWD transverse layout is more efficient than diverting power from longitudinal then 90 degs to the wheels.
FWD has better traction
FWD has less weight
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clicketyclack 5:46PM (5/28/2009)
I hope it's nicer than the Venza I drove
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Snark 6:52PM (5/28/2009)
Wagons aren't more practical than CUVs. What the hell are you talking about?
Jerry 5:59PM (5/28/2009)
This is the right car at the right time. Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, VW, and Audi all have wagons. This car will be priced below and have the MPG numbers needed. Plus, it's a Honda. Can anyone say reliability. This should sell well.
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VW GTi 5:54PM (5/28/2009)
Wagons will make a comeback!!!! They will rule the world. Maybe. They do in Europe.
Seriously, this makes a lot of sense. Wagons are the more practical choice among most CUVs.
A note to Honda: Choose a better, more unique name for your wagon.
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Alex 4:20AM (5/29/2009)
i.e. Ridgeline
havoc 5:56PM (5/28/2009)
wow, ToV... that's a site i haven't been to or heard about in a looooong time.
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gerrrg 6:21PM (5/28/2009)
That definitely looks like an Accord station wagon.
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Pete 6:43PM (5/28/2009)
I second that. Sure they jacked it up a bit, but they aren't fooling me.
nardvark 9:27AM (5/29/2009)
I wish they hadn't jacked it up. My dog likes being able to jump straight into the back of my Impreza wagon (I mean she really really likes doing this, but she's a dog, so she really really likes doing almost everything). They make this thing too high, and I'm going to have to pick her hairy butt up and lift her.
Also, there's that whole handling thing. But it's probably more important to put gigantic wheels and jack the suspension up for when I go offroading in my...Accord wagon.
Toledo Guy 6:27PM (5/28/2009)
Would be nice if the link the source worked....
I'm just sayin'.....
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RPM 6:41PM (5/28/2009)
Just take out the extra "http//", the rest is fine.
Matthew 6:33PM (5/28/2009)
Too much front overhang. And look how close the front wheel arch comes to the front door.
Apart from that is looks good. The Euro Accords look much nicer than the American ones. I notice that the have the same track but a shorter wheelbase. I think the next generation Euro will adopt the longer wheelbase (to match its width) and the ugly one will be put to sleep.
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GotGuinness? 6:39PM (5/28/2009)
I'm liking the wagon comeback. Makes a lot of sense. This Honda, ech, doesn't do much for me ,but I applaud the effort.
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Other Man 10:55PM (5/28/2009)
Interesting, and I do hope this might usher in AWD to the sedan Accord.
Six gears please.
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