Overview & Reviews

Over eight generations, the Honda Accord has morphed from a spunky compact hatchback into a critically acclaimed, best-selling midsize sedan. Along the way it's also managed to spin off coupe, wagon and hybrid-powered variants. More recently, Honda took the opportunity to catch the burgeoning fastback crossover wave with a novel Accord-based offering called the Accord Crosstour.

The Crosstour is a wagonlike conveyance that features increased ride height, extra room out back and available all-wheel drive (AWD). But despite its expanded cargo area relative to the Accord, the Crosstour delivers considerably less cargo space than most rivals. If you like the Accord sedan but need more space or all-wheel drive, the composed and carlike Honda Accord Crosstour is worth checking out. But if you aren't sold on the design or don't carry lots of stuff, there are better crossovers to consider.

Most Recent Honda Accord Crosstour
Note: After just two years of marketing this model as the Accord Crosstour, Honda renamed it just "Crosstour" for the 2012 model year. It's the same car, however, and a review of the 2012-and-up Crosstour can be found here.

The Honda Accord Crosstour was produced for 2010 and 2011. Two upscale trim levels of this crossover wagon were offered -- EX and EX-L. The EX came with a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat and a six-CD changer. The EX-L added bigger wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, Bluetooth and premium audio. A navigation system with voice activation and a back-up camera was the only option, and it was only available on the EX-L.

The Accord Crosstour was front-wheel drive by default, with all-wheel drive an option on the EX-L only. All Accord Crosstours were powered by a 3.5-liter V6 producing 271 horsepower. A five-speed automatic was the sole available transmission. In performance testing, a front-wheel-drive Crosstour went from zero to 60 mph in a class-competitive 7.5 seconds.

In reviews, we noted that while overall acceleration was adequate, off-the-mark performance was a little soft due to a lack of torque. Also, the transmission was reluctant to downshift at highway speeds. But despite the Crosstour's elevated center of gravity and extra 300 pounds compared to the Accord sedan, it was still pleasant to drive, with predictable steering and composed handling. The Crosstour's cabin was actually quieter over the road than the sedan's, a welcome upgrade.

Those familiar with the Accord sedan of the same time period will feel right at home in the Crosstour's cabin. The center stack had an attractive high-tech appearance, though an abundance of similar-looking buttons made it look overly busy. The optional navigation system only added to the clutter, but it was easy to operate using voice commands and the multipurpose controller. The Honda Accord Crosstour's sloping roof line ate into rear cargo space -- there was only a bit over 51 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded -- though rear passengers enjoyed ample leg- and headroom.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome Car Hands down! - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By PD - August 1 - 12:46 am

  This is my first Honda. I fell in love with this car from the time I test drove it. It handles with lots of solidity and control. The shape and sleekness of this car catches everyones attention. This car looks better in person. Go check it out yourself. Bet ya buy one!

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  Test all aspects of rear visibility - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By cwest54 - July 28 - 9:33 am

  Picked this car over the Toyota Venza and Subaru Outback. It has distinctive exterior styling and nice attention to detail with interior. Good handling, quiet ride, very decent power. Total rear cargo bay area less than main competition but is versatile. Rear visibility is quite poor, however, it takes getting used to heavy reliance on side mirrors. Rearview is at its worst at night because of the tinted glass of hatchback door. Car is questionably safe backing up without optional backup sensors and rearview camera that is part of navigation unit. Prospective buyers beware that nav/rearview camera is factory install only and cannot be retrofitted to the vehicle because of dash configuration.

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  Crosstour beats Venza hands down - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By Howie D - July 23 - 10:30 am

  My lease was up on my RX350 and test drove the Toyota Venza and Nissan Murano before trying out the Crosstour. The Crosstour was a clear winner! Excellent drive train and quieter engine vs the RX350. Love the new styling, very sporty and fun to drive. I am 63 so headroom is very important and the Crosstour had the most headroom.

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  I love my Crosstour - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By maynard - June 18 - 10:07 pm

  Most people who hate this car dont own or drive one.

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  Great Car - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By ttranrx - May 18 - 7:30 pm

  Ive had the crosstour for 1 month now and I still love it. Ive had so many people compliment how roomy and comfortable the ride was. People have loved the new body style. If you are thinking about a new car, you should test drive the crosstour.

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  I love my CrossTour - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By Gnew - March 7 - 8:10 pm

  This my 2nd Honda, I just went to the CrossTour from a 2006 Pilot and I love it. It drives great and handles like a dream. I am a sales guy on the road and wanted better gas mileage, Room and comfort, I got all three with my Crosstour. The Navi is easy to use and it can get out of its own way on the highway (something the Pilot had trouble doing). The looks are Just outstanding, people walk up to me and wow is that a Honda! I cant be happier with my CrossTour.

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  Cross Tour- Accord on Steroids!! - 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By shoes4 - March 4 - 3:26 pm

  Just picked up our 2011 CT EXL, after test driving (3) Subarus, Legacy, Forester, Outback EXL- which was the best of those three Subs. Stopped at our local Honda Dealer and took out the CT EXL- Everything about the CT blows the Subarus away..Fit, finish, ride, all Honda quality.. Owning a Honda is like money in the bank.. they have the highest resale value of any car.. why? because Honda makes one of the best cars in the industry. period.. The CT is a joy to drive, we are looking forward to a long relationship with the our CT. They cost a bit more, but you get what you pay for... Keep up the good work Honda!!

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  A little piece of Awesomeness! - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By livin_in_the_stix - January 28 - 5:36 am

  I love love love this car! Ive had the car for almost 3 months and am still in awe. I love the way it handles, the comfort of the interior all the bells and whistles, and the overall look of the car. Its a mean piece of machinery. Kudos to Honda for making such a great vehicle!

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  Lovin my new ride - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By peats - November 30 - 4:56 am

  Just got the new car yesterday and I am in LOVE, traded 2005 Lexus RX330 which I did not care for, trans. trouble that Lexus said was normal. Anyway looked for 3 months at cars, from Acura to Infiniti, Lincoln. This car beats them all hands down, I love it. Drives like a dream, shifting is responsive audio is great, navi is superb and then there is the satellite radio. WOW this car is it. the rear hatch has the greatest compartment to remove if you have something wet not to ruin carpet. I have the total package in Black/Black interior and I was turning heads this morning coming to work, everyone thinks it is hot looking. I am 63 years young and love my new Crosstour. Thanks Honda.

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  Check 1st - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By SpikeBlondBoy - November 25 - 4:40 am

  Off the bat, I was told great Sound, wrong - I traded great sound for this. Seats dont go up high enough and over all, Its really kinda basic compared to what I have bought in the past. Its is for sale and has 2800 miles on it. Cant even buy thing to deck-it-out so its plain. I only suggest that you really check it out - in my opinion, opinion Only.