2013 Honda Crosstour Idea is, um, better? [w/video]

Honda Shows 2013 Crosstour Idea at NEW YORK to Automatic Show

Next Crosstour to function more capable-looking style, more effective V-6 drivetrain along with coordinator of new protection and exposure functions.

Honda revealed the 2013 Crosstour Idea today at the NEW YORK to Worldwide Automatic Display (NYIAS), offering the first formal look of a more able looking external style route for the magnificent mid-size CUV. Set to go on sale this fall, the Crosstour's identified collections will speak out loud more clearly with the active customers that form the biggest part of the top quality cross-over section. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 will function enhanced gas usage thanks to its new 6-speed automated gearbox, while both four-cylinder and V-6 editions will benefit from a coordinator of protection and exposure improvements.

"Fueled by a variety of adaptability, high-class, and performance, owners have confirmed amazing commitment to the Honda Crosstour," said Bob Mendel, professional v. p. of revenue for American Honda. "The 2013 Crosstour Idea shows how Honda will boost the style and add even more content to one of the most effective attractions in the category."

Concept Design

The Crosstour Idea functions a more able, SUV-like style route for Honda's mid-size cross-over. A more competitive and fitness front side end, new distinct moldings on the lower door take, and cleanser front side and back fascias attached by the strong look of finished sill clothing offer more visible strength to the Crosstour Idea. Including to the SUV-like position, new rear-fender complete allows give the Idea a more well placed overall look.

Up front side, the new incorporated foglamp treatment is associated by a placed complete within the front lights, which allows include the new, more vivid grill. The enhanced tail gate sports a more horizontally style to add visible size to the attractive collections behind the Crosstour.

The Crosstour Idea is covered in a fresh hue, similar to one of two new colors that will appear on the 2013 Crosstour. Anchoring the Crosstour Idea are unique 5-spoke 19-inch tires, while the 2013 Honda Crosstour will function new 18-inch aluminum tires.

Though not on screen in the Crosstour Idea, the magnificent internal of the Honda Crosstour will see even further accomplishment for 2013, such as intensely enhanced decrease materials, the addition of an 8-inch, in-dash details screen, keyless key, and steering-wheel installed exercise shifters on V-6 designs.

Advanced and Efficient Powertrains

The Crosstour will offer two powertrains for the 2013 style year: a re-engineered and more highly effective 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 website, or a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder website. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 designs will function a 6-speed automated gearbox and utilize Honda Diverse Cyndrical tube Management™ (VCM®) technological innovation to achieve class-leading V-6 petrol economy1 along with an overall enhancement in gas usage compared to the confident style. Also available on Crosstour EX-L V-6 designs is Honda's Real Time 4WDTM program, which delivers energy to all four tires when front-wheel slipping is recognized.

The four-cylinder Crosstour designs are operated by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® website generating 192 power at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft of twisting at 4,400 RPM. To increase performance, a 5-speed automated gearbox with Quality Sense Control is conventional devices.

Safety and Technology Innovations

The 2013 Crosstour will present numerous new protection measures, and is targeted to earn top ratings in the federal national New Car Analysis Program (NCAP). The next Crosstour will be available with Honda's Isle Leaving Caution (LDW) and Forward Impact Caution (FCW) technological innovation. Both systems use a photographic camera installed behind the window to aware individuals if the car is moving out of its road or to notify individuals of a potential collision before side of them.

The 2013 Crosstour will offer a coordinator of exposure improvements, and will be one of the first designs to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot screen, which uses a photographic camera program installed on the traveler reflection for an enhanced perspective of the passenger-side road. Standard devices to further boost exposure on the 2013 Crosstour will also involve re-shaped back headrests, a rearview photographic camera and an Extended View Driving Mirror.

Standard Crosstour advantage functions involve an automated dimming rearview reflection, auto-on/off front lights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and USB audio program. Other available functions on the 2013 Crosstour will involve a hard-drive based routing program, The planet pandora internet r / c stations program, XM satellite tv r / c stations and an SMS text-to-speech function.

Sales, Praise and Developing History

First released last year, and now available with both V-6 and four-cylinder applications, the Crosstour continues to be one of the most flexible choices in the midsize cross-over section, and gained the variation of J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest Rated Midsize Crossover/SUV in Initial Quality" in their 2011 Initial Excellent Study SM (IQS). The Crosstour is produced2 at Honda's Eastern Freedom Flower in Eastern Freedom, Oh.

High quality digital cameras and movie of the 2013 Crosstour Idea is available on the Honda Media Newsroom at www.hondanews.com. More details about the Honda Crosstour, such as excellent images and movie, is available at www.hondanews.com.

1. Initial EPA usage reports established by Honda. Final EPA usage reports not available at plenty of duration of publishing.

2. Honda products are produced using home and worldwide found parts.