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SPIED: 2010 Honda Crosstour

Jordanski submitted on 5/30/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:18:35 AM

24 user comments | Category: Spy Shots | Source: | SOURCE: www.autoblog.com

VWVortex forum member GoVdubSPEEDGo (presumably"M.

Balisky") was vacationing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park when he came across a duo of Honda wagon/crossover mules. The crew over at Temple of VTEC have dubbed it the upcoming CrossTour, and tapped one of their sources to confirm the new CUV won't share the forthcoming Acura ZDX's platform.

Coupled with the spy shots that surfaced last October, these newest images prove that Honda is well on its way to creating some kind of crossover that could slot in near the CR-V, although drivetrain details and a fall 2009 on-sale date are still speculative. As for the pseudo-wagon's styling, it's essentially your standard four-door Accord equipped with an elongated hatch and a sloping roofline. We'll leave it to you to pass judgment in the comments below.

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It looks like the first-gen Prius had sex with a Panamera... seriously... this is more pointless than the new BMW 5-Series GT. I love how there's a Venza parked just inches away.
— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 1:21:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Someone should have told them they really didn't need to make their version of the Venza, they really didn't.
— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 1:45:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

— PlanB:

| Someone should have told them they really didn't need
| to make their version of the Venza, they really didn't.

The Crosstour has a completely different roofline than the Venza which can be clearly seen on this photo comparison:

http://img38.imageshack.us/my.php?image=crosstourvsvenza.jpg
— MrBratwurst (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 8:59:25 AM | | Votes: 3

Actually it was a 3-way with a Prius, a Panamera, AND a Venza....
— BondMI6 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 2:45:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Nah, it was a fourgy - Aztek found it's way in near the end. Lulz
— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 12:48:35 PM | | Votes: 1

Well they have been planning an (RL like) Accord coupish/sloped back wagon for 2 years, guys. The only surprise, is that they took so long to get it done.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 3:14:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Jordan, remember dawg we are in a 1975 car market, but instead of station wagons, we are going to have crossovers and wagons (21st century style). Your Venza/Cadillac SRX/Ford Flex/BMW X5-X6 class is about to get even more crowded; as this Accord is coming out, Ford has their (Fuison) Flex, and Hyundai is coming out with 2 Sonata WUVs (Wagon Utility Vehicle) variants with their HED-5 and Portico in the next 6-12 months.

Its a great Idea, and a good way to get people wained off those decadent SUVs. Id consider one of these things if I had 4 kids or something.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 3:24:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

I'd consider one of these things just because I do a lot of travelling, and need the space. The only stipulation would be, they'd have to offer SH-AWD and a 6 speed manual. If they did that, and maybe dropped in the 3.7L from the TL, they'd have a monster on their hands.
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 10:27:56 AM | | Votes: 4

FYI, Venza is NOT an SUV; it's a crossover sedan. :)
— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 12:26:57 PM | | Votes: 1

those are accord front doors and fenders..........this could be just a 5 door hatchback of the accord
— stelvio (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 12:31:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Bmw8ter, I think you've perfectly described the upcoming ZDX.
— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 1:13:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

That's pretty much what this Honda is, a ZDX. But, I just can't get into the ZDX design. Even though there isn't much to look at, the Honda variant already looks better than the ZDX, IMO.
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 3:13:37 PM | | Votes: 0

Exactly what I was going to say.
— Invisible (View Profile)

Posted on 6/1/2009 9:45:08 AM | | Votes: 2

A much more sensible approach to the GT idea as i assume it would cost at least half as much as BMW 5 GT, but would offer similar space, practicality, fuel economy..etc

JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2009 6:31:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Aren't the Venza and this Honda just modern day station wagon versions of the Camry and Accord. They used to exist and work quite well. I think the Venza was nicely done. This Honda is not bad, but I think the storage capacity looks a little tight and the back reminds me of Maxima.

Also, Honda needs to stop hideous Acura models.
— g2ok (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2009 12:53:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Venza is a pretty well executed "station-wagon". It actually does look like an SUV in real life. I love the fact that I don't have to climb a ladder to get in and out of it. It's also got better sight lines than most SUVs... that blind spot LOOKS bad in photos, but it's probably better than most other SUVs with their ENORMOUS D-Pillars.
— Jordanski (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2009 3:45:50 AM | | Votes: 2

But I love the Acura beak. It looks like something some corrupt businessman or crime boss in a Pre-Apocalyptic American city (Detroit or something) would drive in some SciFi flick.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2009 3:16:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Like the Acrua beak and the KIA in my photo, wild futuristic desgin is in. Thank you lord: the era of wild, yet futuristic design is back.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2009 3:20:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Unimpressed, so much from Honda and Acura lately is just that, unimpressive. The GT from BMW is MUCH better looking, as is the Venza
— CarCrazedinCali (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2009 3:38:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Honda is eating lunch, as KIA has picked up Hondas old school hunger.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2009 4:06:24 AM | | Votes: -1

Jordan relax man, everybody knows the Venza is not an SUV lmao, well almost.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/31/2009 4:04:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

This should takeover where SAAB left off.
— commander104 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/1/2009 5:19:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Jordan, they call the Venza a Car on the Toyota Website, to make you feel better dawg.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 6/3/2009 1:49:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

it was circumcised by the RL
— dodgedart (View Profile)

Posted on 6/5/2009 12:24:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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