Honda recently unveiled the Crosstour at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Crosstour goes on sale November 20, 2012, with pricing beginning at $27,230 – a starting MSRP $525 lower than in 2012. Receiving extensive updates, the 2013 Honda Crosstour introduces more purposeful exterior styling, significant upgrades to the interior design and materials, and a more powerful, fuel-efficient Earth Dreams V-6 engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.
The Honda Crosstour has two different four-cylinder models, the 2-wheel-drive EX and EX-L, are powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine. The 4-cylinder engine produces 192 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm, and that leads to an EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. A technologically advanced 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment. And the new Earth Dreams, 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine utilizes Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) to maximize efficiency. For 2013, power output climbs to 278 horsepower at 6200 rpm, a 7-hp gain over the 2012 Crosstour V-6. Peak torque output is now 252 lb-ft. at 4900 rpm with a much wider torque spread. The Crosstour V-6’s new 6-speed automatic transmission also includes new steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Fuel efficiency for the V-6 has also significantly improved, with it now achieving an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy ratings of 20/29/23 mpg on Crosstour 2WD models and 18/28/22 mpg1 for the Crosstour EX-L with Real Time 4WD.
The design features seen on the new Crosstour are simply unique. Honda designers have extensively created a unique crossover SUV with its identity being a distinctively sleek, sporty one. The looks have become rugged, active, and premium, enough, while still concealing an accommodating rear cargo area with a large tailgate. The SUV rides on 17-inch alloy wheels which have Michelin P225/65R-17 all-season tires Additional exterior features on the Crosstour EX include auto-on/off projector-beam headlights, a one-touch power moonroof with tilt, body-colored folding power side mirrors with defrost, auto-up/down driver’s and front passenger’s windows, and rear privacy glass. The top-of-the-line Crosstour EX-L V-6 model adds 18-inch alloy wheels with P225/60R-18 all-season tires.
Inside the Crosstour, one gets to see premium interior styling, appointments and details extend throughout the versatile passenger compartment, which is further improved for 2013 with upgraded interior design and materials. The features include are automatic air conditioning with an air-filtration system (dual-zone automatic climate control on EX-L V-6), a 360-watt AM/FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, a USB audio interface, steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio and phone controls, an auto day/night dimming rearview mirror, an easy fold-down 60-40 split rear seatback, a hidden removable utility box and more. The EX-L model feature dual-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, Kevlar cone audio speakers, front aluminum dome-type tweeter speakers, HondaLink with Aha compatibility, Pandora Internet radio compatibility, XM Radio, compass and outside temperature indicator.
And as for the Safety terms, the Honda 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. Standard on Crosstour EX-L models is Honda’s new Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems.
The 2013 Honda Crosstour is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile new-car limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and a 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion limited warranty.
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