Add a new entrant to the list of sloped-back cars, reminiscent of the fastbacks of the 1970s and 1980s. This time it’s the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Honda is trying to portray Crosstour as being closest to a crossover. It rides higher than the Accord sedan even though it has a carlike ride. Honda is trying to capitalize on the SUV implosion, and here’s how: USA 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 shifts in the Canadian light truck marketplace,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. “The all-new Accord Crosstour achieves this 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 while maintaining a CUV’s increased ride height and all-weather potential. The Accord Crosstour’s 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 which conceals a unique cargo area that can accommodate large objects, exceeding the capacity of a sedan. CanadianDriver
Complete details of the car will be available in October when the car is officially launched in the market. The car will be pitted against Toyota’s Venza which is its main competitor in the market. The new Accord Crosstour is more masculine and bears a strong body as compared to Venza’s long, lean and elegant design. CarTradeIndia.com
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