2013 Honda Brio Amaze Release date, Price, Interior, Exterior, Engine. - With the 2013 Crosstour, Honda is giving what was a good idea a stocky five door version of the best selling Accord, or a low set, almost sedan-like crossover, depending on how you see it another try. And this time, the Crosstour looks better conceived in features and sheer practicality than the somewhat half-baked form in which it arrived several years ago. The Honda Crosstour was originally introduced as part of the Honda Accord lineup, but it's been pulled away from that and, with the introduction of the an all new Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe for 2013, there's no longer much of anything in common between the two.
Price :
2013 Honda Crosstour 2WD EX with a 3.5 liter V6 engine starts at $31,720, including shipping, reflecting a $450 price increase over the outgoing model. The 2013 Crosstour goes on sale November 20.
Interior :
Standard equipment on all Crosstour models includes a rearview camera with guidelines, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, USB/iPod connection, fog lights, one touch turn signals and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror. The front wheel drive Crosstour offers two trim levels (EX, EX-L) available with four cylinder or V-6 powertrains, with Real Time 4WD available on the EX-L V-6 model. Rich new exterior colors for 2013 include Kona Coffee Metallic and Mountain Air Metallic.
The 2013 Crosstour is one of the first Honda models available with the new keyless Smart Entry with Push Button start. The 2013 Crosstour also features Honda's LaneWatch blind spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror to provide an enhanced rearward view of the passenger side roadway. Other standard visibility enhancing features include the rearview camera and new re shaped rear headrests.
Exterior :
The 2013 Crosstour gets a mild redesign that Honda says is supposed to make it look "more rugged." Standard equipment on Crosstour EX includes chrome door handles, 17 inch alloy wheels and projector beam headlights. The cabin gets upgraded materials and interior design, said Honda.
The entry-level motor continues to be a 2.4 liter inline four that pairs with an antiquated five-speed automatic and cranks out 192 horsepower and 162 lb ft of torque. However, a few minor tweaks have boosted fuel economy for the FWD only four cylinder model to 22/31 mpg, up from 21/29 mpg.
Inside, the Crosstour continues to feature virtually the same interior as the previous Accord (at least from the rear seats forward), which means high quality materials throughout and an attractive albeit slightly button intensive dashboard. The Crosstour boasts a useful 25.7 cubic feet with the rear seats up and a truly roomy 51.3 cubic feet when they are folded. It also features an eight inch deep under floor Hidden Removable Utility Box with a reversible lid.
Performance :
The Crosstour retains four cylinder and V-6 engines, and you'll probably be fine with the adequate performance of the base 192 horsepower four and five speed automatic transmission. V-6 models get Honda's new Earth Dreams 3.5 liter V-6, rated at 278 horsepower and 252 pound feet of torque, connected to a six speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. While the Accord Sedan has been ushered over to a front strut layout more tunable for ride and handling, Honda says the Crosstour maintains the double wishbone layout that for a longtime was a point of pride for Honda enthusiasts. Handling is further aided by front and rear stabilizer bars along with a front strut tower bar, and the steering is hydraulic assist standing apart from the electric assist systems that have been introduced across the new Accord lineup.
The Crosstour�s mechanicals were not available for public viewing in New York, but Honda assures us that buyers will have their choice of either a re engineered and more powerful 3.5 liter V-6, or a 192 hp, 2.4 liter four cylinder engine (output figures for the V-6 weren�t provided). V-6 models will get a six speed automatic and the option of Honda�s Real Time 4WD system. Four cylinder models will have to make do with a five speed auto and front wheel drive.
