2012 Honda Crosstour SUV Crossover Review & Ratings

The nomenclature for the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is slightly abbreviated to Honda Crosstour, and is a vehicle that you can either fall in love with at first sight or shrug in distaste. Under the hood, the 2012 Crosstour shares a number of similarities with the Accord, but the outskirts are completely different. For starters, the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is heavier, higher and taller and the most notable change for this year is the introduction of a 4 cylinder engine.

Speaking of powertrains and performance, the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is offered in a newly introduced 4 cylinder, 2.4 liter engine that generates 162 lb-feet of torque and 192 horsepower. Buyers seeking a bit more power can opt for the 271 horsepower, 254 lb-feet of torque 3.5 liter V6 engine, but whatever engine configuration you choose, a 5 speed automatic is the only available transmission, with front wheel drive being standard and an all wheel drive that can be opted for with the EX-L V6.

The 2012 Crosstour is designed for shoppers who seek a bit more versatility than the Accord sedan, but even after tremendous efforts, it still falls short in practicality and value. The Crosstour offers 10 cubic feet additional luggage space than the accord, which is made possible by the wide hatchback design. While the accord exclusively offers a front wheel drive, the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour offers a quite cabin and an all wheel drive, which gives it a second chance to earn your appreciation. In terms of competing with its pedigree, the 2012 Crosstour fairs well, but becomes more questionable against its fierce rivals like the Toyota Venza and the Chevrolet Equinox. These rivals trump the 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour when it comes to cargo capacity, but with Honda's reliability to boast and its unique design, superior handling and intriguing cabin, it still remains a premium player in its segment.

The Honda Accord Crossover the multipurpose control knob, voice activity and mounted work together to diminishing the rather confusing activity and simplifies many of the operations. There's no doubt the cabin is extensively spaced, but this is the case with all cars in this segment. The front and rear seats offer an abundance of leg and head space, with the seats being supportive and comfortable, but some consumers may find the lumbar support abrasive. The 2012 Crosstour is definitely offers more versatility over the Accord with the ability to facilitate bulky cargo seamlessly, but is still less than the space offered by other traditional crossovers and wagons. Behind the rear seats is 25.7 cubic feet of storage space, which extends to 51.3 cubes when folded down.