The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is the latest in an emerging segment we're calling fastback-utility crossovers, joining the likes of the Toyota Venza and BMW 5-series GT in the race for buyers looking for something other than the ubiquitous egg-shaped, crossover SUV. Honda's version, based on the Accord with some CR-V all-wheel-drive hardware thrown in, is powered by a 3.5-liter, 271-hp, 254-lb-ft V6 hooked up to a five-speed automatic. The front-drive base model starts at $30,380; an awd version with navigation and all the trimmings goes for $36,930.
The Crosstour is a runner right out of the box, with the V6 pulling hard and the transmission snapping off quick shifts. We'd like even more control and the responsiveness of an auto-manual shift mode, but that's not offered.
We tossed the Crosstour into some 90-degree corners at twice the posted limit, with little drama and nary a tire squealing, thanks to stability control and Honda's attention to properly managing the extra 300 pounds compared with an Accord sedan. There's noticeable feel for the road through the steering wheel. The ride is quiet, thanks in part to active noise cancellation.
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