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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  Still new - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By maine - November 14 - 10:53 pm

  We have only owned the Crosstour for 2 week but so far everything is working the way the dealership said it would. Being 610" tall I find it a little hard getting in and out, but once inside the leg and head room are adequate. My wife is 53" and fits just fine. We like the auto. adjusting sets. Open the door with Key 1 and the seat and mirrors set up for me; or use Key 2 and it set up for her to get into. The audio is awesome.

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  Great to Date - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By Robert - August 31 - 3:23 am

  Guess it was meant to be. Dealer had one certified Crosstour. My favorite color, no nav., leather and some owner-purchased extras. It rides great and performance is very adequate. Interior is as nice as 2 Acuras I owned. Only "hitch" is the split rear view. Im pretty anal but I think it will be fine. Guess I had a habit of looking at passengers in car behind me at lights. The "bar" mostly blocks this now. WATCH THE HATCH!! It is quite high. I had to install some cushioned padding on back of garage door as the hatch hits one of the bracing members. I like the car and I am getting some nice comments as well. Its practical and plush.

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  The car is unbelievable - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By NETZ - July 18 - 5:53 pm

  Traded in my ’07 Accord EX-L for Crosstour EX.. The car is unbelievable. I was originally concerned with giving up the EX-L trim, but with the std feats on the EX it was still an upgrade from the ’07 Accord. The car is very responsive to the road and has great handling. Plenty of power to get you up and moving. The interior is well laid out and has plenty of upgrade features. There is a ton of room both in the front and rear. I love the styling. It turns heads where ever I go. Blind spots do take some getting used to. A perfect blend of the Pilot and Accord. I believe Honda is trying to get some momentum on this vehicle and I was able to negotiate pretty heavily.

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  This Car Is Great!! - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By blackhawk - July 9 - 5:33 am

  Without a doubt Honda got it right this time. The car drives great, and the interior is very comfortable, plenty of leg room in the back. All of my co-workers love the exterior appearance. Ive only ownED this car for about a week and Im totally satisfied!

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  Beautiful car - 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By quilter113 - April 5 - 3:17 pm

  This is my first Honda and Im impressed. This car is gorgeous, and fun to drive, and we are getting 29mpg right off the bat. The fit and finish is exceptional. I drove the caddy srx and the Venza. The srx was a no go for me, and the Venza was $6,000 more comparibly equipped. Plus the Venza interior was simply horrible - the salesman put me in a 4 cylinder to get me anywhere near the price. Its a nice car til you look at the crosstour. Numbers dont lie. This is a fab car for the $$$$ My husband says "Why didnt I get one?" lol.

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  This car is the best of the best - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By Scott - March 3 - 12:16 am

  The lines/appearance of this car are truly one of my all time favorites--overall its understated elegance. Love it all. Must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated. The navigation, a/c, fit and finish are excellent. I was quite surprised at how technologically sophisticated it is. Except for driving, almost everything else can be operated via voice commands (i.e. a/c, heating, radio,stereo, nav. etc.). Fun to drive and well powered. I truly do not understand the reviewers who have critiqued the shape of the vehicle.

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  Good for all uses - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By suzanne - March 1 - 10:00 am

  I enjoy driving the car and have had no problems with it. Good reliability in all aspects. Drove it to the east coast the week after purchasing it and got wonderful mileage on toll roads. Driving the speed limit and with minimal traffic I got 26-27 mpg. Love the car.

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  Amazing Value - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By DonnieD - February 22 - 2:00 am

  Admittedly, I just got my car today, so its too soon to tell on many of the ratings categories. However, being the end of the model year, we got a screaming deal on a lease. I am literally paying less per month for this feature-packed, high style, brand new XTour than I am for my 09 Civic. The body is somewhat similar to the BMW X6, which I LOVE, but for $30,000 less, Ill stick with my Honda! I traded in an 08 Highlander (which never grew on me). I hope the gas mileage will be better on this car. The XTour gives me the feeling of luxury, the utility of driving my kids around, & space for football gear in the back. I hope I am still loving it a year from now!

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  From a Lincoln to a Honda! - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By winevisit1 - February 12 - 10:53 pm

  I have owned or leased Ford/Lincoln cars for several decades. I admire Ford Motor Co. for standing on their own during the financial crisis. I was preapproved for any vehicle I wanted from Lincoln. So, what did I do? I leased a Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L w/ Navigation. We are empty nesters and dont need 2 large SUVs anymore. I am extremely happy with my Crosstour of 1 month! It has excellent acceleration, has a quiet and smooth ride and the voice activated navigation system is awesome. You can actually tell it to change AC temps, change radio stations, or find a gas station, with 1 touch of a button on steering wheel. The only drawback I have found is poor gas mileage in city.

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  Great vehicle - 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
  By lukederosa - January 11 - 2:00 am

  This is the 5th Honda I have owned and my lease was up on the Accord EX/L. My wife like the look of the Crosstour and after we drove it we purchased it. We wanted an all-wheel drive and extra cargo space since I recently retired. The Crosstour is quiet, fun to drive, handles very well and has a great price point. The only draw back is the passenger seat is too low for my wife who is 5 2" so we purchased a seat cushion. Im 61" and feel like Im sitting in a cave. That is the only negative on this great vehicle.