The Honda Crosstour crossover enters the Russian market. The new model should occupy a niche between CR-V and Pilot cars, as there is something like a “failure” between them.
What are Honda Accord Crosstour developers going to interest consumers? First of all, by design. It turned out really extraordinary. The front part is full of sharp corners, clear lines, sharp edges, while the rear is distinguished by its rounded shapes. It is no secret that many exterior elements were borrowed from another car - the Honda Accord sedan, which, in secret, became the progenitor of the new model.
Such a design, undoubtedly, can attract exactly the buyer for whom such a development is designed, namely, fans of sedans of classes E and D.
It's no secret that the engine of the car Honda Crosstour got grandfather, a volume of 3.5 liters. It should be noted that the car has increased in size. If we talk about inheritance, then the rear and
front suspension were also taken from the Chord. Engineers only strengthened the springs,
anti-roll bars, shock absorbers, changed the angles of the wheels.
The front struts have additional spring arms that improve suspension performance by pressing an unloaded wheel to the asphalt in a bend.
Having a solid ground clearance, the crossover can cope with serious potholes and pits on the roads of our country. At the same time, you should not hope that Honda Crosstour will be able to easily overcome snowy roads. Another disadvantage, which cannot be ignored, is the gradual buildup of gently sloping asphalt waves, as well as rolls in turns. Sometimes it seems that the driver lacks feedback.
But even despite these shortcomings, the car confidently overcomes gentle arcs and rather tenaciously keeps on the road. In the event that the driver does not calculate the speed of entering the turn, Honda Crosstour will behave like a front-wheel drive car, straightening the trajectory of movement.
What is a sin to complain about is hard drive riding. The power of the 3.5-liter V-shaped engine is 275 hp. The same engine flaunts under the hood of the Honda Legend and Pilot. Now it can be seen at Crosstour Honda. The transmission is represented by a five-speed hydromechanical "automatic". In service with the driver there is a sports mode, as well as the ability to manually shift gears using the steering wheel paddles. The automatic transmission does not cause a complaint. Switching is carried out without hesitation and soft enough.
As for the car, here everything is also done prudently. The driver will be pleased with the ergonomics of his seat, since the selection of a comfortable fit will take just a couple of minutes. You can get a little confused when you see in front of you an abundance of various buttons that are on the center console. Having understood, everything becomes extremely clear.
In the USA, Honda Crosstour is partly a family car. Some details were changed by manufacturers so that a large family was comfortable in the car, as well as using various functions.