CARBARN | Honda Crosstour | The 2012 Honda Crosstour approaches the crossover SUV formula from a distinctively sleek, sporty and fuel-efficient perspective while also maximizing the interior's cargo capacity, versatility and premium feel. For 2012, the official name Becomes Crosstour, Replacing Accord Crosstour (2010 and 2011 models). The Honda Crosstour is available in two trim levels, the Crosstour EX and EX-L, with Real Time 4WD also available on the EX-L model. For 2012, new features on the Crosstour EX include auto on / off headlights, a rearview camera, Bluetooth and USB audio interface HandsFreeLink. Two new colors are also available on all models Crosstour Twilight Blue Metallic Glacier Blue Metallic replaces, and Basque Red Pearl replaces Tango Red Pearl.
The Honda Crosstour comes standard with a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) for power and efficiency. Meanwhile the Crosstour EX-L with Real Time 4WD delivers an EPA-rated city / highway / combined fuel economy rating of 18/26/21 mpg. For true utility-vehicle capability, the Honda Crosstour provides 6.2 inches of maximum ground clearance in Addition to the available Real Time 4WD system.
Honda Crosstour EX-L adds 18-inch aluminum wheels with P225/60R18 all-season tires, leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, a driver-side memory seat and memory side mirrors with reverse tilting capability, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, Kevlar cone audio speakers, front aluminum dome-type tweeter speakers, an auto day / night dimming rearview mirrors, a HomeLink transmitter and a cargo privacy cover.
Additional safety equipment on the Crosstour includes Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS ), dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, and active front seat head restraints.
