Hoovey689

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Honda to reveal Crosstour concept in New York

Honda has announced it will debut a concept version of the 2013 Crosstour at the New York Auto Show next month. Details are scarce at the moment, but we wouldn't be surprised if the vehicle turns out to be a thinly veiled look at the next version of the funky crossover. Honda has a long and storied history of rolling out concepts with more than a passing resemblance to its production models. Given that the Crosstour has only been on the market for a couple of years, we aren't anticipating an all-new model, or perhaps even a heavy redesign.

Back in December, Honda President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura told Autoblog that he was "really disappointed" with sales of the Crosstour, which he maintained has "very beautiful styling." Even so, Iwamura acknowledged that Honda would further refine the vehicle's styling and performance. As to the latter, Honda now offers buyers the ability to outfit their Crosstour with a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder. The move was largely thought to be in response to the fact that competitors like the Toyota Venza are available with four-pot motivation.

Still, all the engine options in the world won't save the Crosstour from its inherent design issues. Specifically, the Crosstour offers compromised rear visibility and cargo area, not to mention its highly controversial appearance. Will the concept headed to New York address those ails? We certainly hope so.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/21/h...t-in-new-york/

IS350jet

Honda removed the "Accord" name from the Crosstour last year, but it's still an Accord, through and through. With a new Accord just around the corner, plus the Accord Coupe concept just shown, it seems that the new Crosstour will follow suite.

MX5NES350

I remember when the Crosstour was introduced and a few folks around me were thinking this was Honda jumping the shark. Some forget Honda went down this path before:



Personally I think it's a very utilitarian vehicle. Definitely an appliance car and aimed at those who don't want to have to sit behind the wheel of an SUV and can't afford or don't like an X6.

Marklouis

the design is terrible to me though. and I use to own one of those hatchback years ago. that was a great little car!

bitkahuna

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crosstour is terrible and has sold like bubonic plague. redesign can't come soon enough.

LexFather

They wanted to sell 40k Crosstours first year, they only sold 28k. Now they sell around 1,400 or so a month, sales have completely plummeted even with the addition of the 4 cylinder.

I hope this is not another case of Honda calling a MMC or touch up a "concept".

mmarshall

IMO, the body-styling on the Crosstour is awful. I've said before that they needed to share the Crosstour with the much-better-looking chassis/body of the Acura TSX Sportwagon....why they are persisting with this design beats me.

pvmike1

How the heck do they sell so many? It's a terrible design - muscular looking front, soft and round in the back.

The Accord hatch, on the other hand, was a useful little car that girls loved. Terrible comparison.

blacksc400

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Honda CEO said the Crosstour is "beautiful"? The car didn't sell well since it's UGLY!!!
And I never know they aim at Toyota Venza as direct competitor, Venza is much bigger, prettier, and better in everyway, sales number says everything!

MPLexus301

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First Honda calls the Crosstour "beautiful" and then they give us this...

2013 Crosstour Concept

PhilipMSPT

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Why don't they just kill it??!

GiantsFan

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Looks the same to me

venom21

Oh boy....

T0ked

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This is the new Aztek for this generation.

LeX2K

Probably still trying to find enough suckers to buy the turd so they can at least break even on the project. The Aztek comparison is hilarious but true.