In a bid to widen the appeal of the Accord line-up, Honda has revealed the Accord Crosstour CUV for the North American market. Accord is Honda’s best selling model in USA and the company hopes to attract even buyers who are looking for sedan feel while driving but the versatility on an SUV.
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.” he added in the press release.
The Crosstour is based on the Accord and has the same basic profile and family lines but suitably beefed up for the Crossover look which includes a huge front grille and wedge shaped C-pillars. The crossover design features higher seating which gives a commanding view of the road ahead but Honda has also kept the suspension low enough so as not to spoil the dynamics associated with a saloon.
Honda’s hasn’t provided the technical specification of the latest Accord Crosstour which will be revealed in the due course. The Accord Crosstour will be positioned at the top of the Accord family and will go on sale in fall 2009 which is when Honda will give us all the details.
Press Release
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
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.
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