The Accord Crosstour: A new crossover vehicle from Honda. _ _ _ _ _ 2010 Accord Crosstour Styling Conceals Surprising Versatility
Next evolution of the crossover offers CUV attributes while maintaining a premium sedan feel and a sporty, bold appearance
TORRANCE, Calif. September 01, 2009
The
all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility
Vehicle (CUV) concept by integrating a sleek and aerodynamic shape that
blends sporty, low-profile contours with versatile CUV functionality,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
"Our concept is
to broaden the appeal of the Accord line-up by leveraging traditional
Accord strengths of fun-to-drive performance and handling while also
adapting to dramatic shifts in the light truck marketplace," said Erik
Berkman, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Accord
Crosstour accomplishes that by offering a modern interpretation of a
CUV while integrating the refinement and efficiency of a premium sedan."
Derived
from the Accord Sedan, the Accord Crosstour maximizes car-like ride and
refinement, yet maintains capabilities consistent with a CUV's
increased ride height and all-weather potential. The Accord Crosstour's
styling builds on the Accord's familiar character lines and adds a
bolder front grille complemented by a durable lower-body appearance,
wedge-shaped C-pillars and an aggressive rear stance. The flowing
roofline narrows smoothly into the rear of the vehicle to create an
aggressive-looking design, which conceals a unique cargo area that can
adapt to large objects that exceed the capacity of a sedan.
"We
know SUV buyers like the commanding view of the road that comes with a
high eye-point and like the comforts of living with an SUV," said
Berkman. "This vehicle meets the needs of buyers looking for those
attributes yet at the same time want an image that is different from a
conventional SUV."
The Accord Crosstour will be positioned at
the top of the Accord family when it goes on sale in fall 2009.
Additional details will be announced later in the year. Consumer
information is available at http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars.
An Accord Crosstour Facebook page is available at
www.facebook.com/accordcrosstour. Additional media information
regarding all Honda products is available at www.hondanews.com.