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Honda Crosstour: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Honda Crosstour is a five-seat midsize crossover SUV based on the Accord, with a sloping hatchback shape and car-like road manners. It is known for combining a raised seating position and flexible cargo space with the feel of a sedan.
Across its 2010-2015 run, the Crosstour stayed focused on buyers who wanted more usefulness than a sedan without the boxy shape of a traditional SUV. It began as the Accord Crosstour, reflecting its Accord-based comfort and road manners, before becoming simply the Crosstour in 2012. A 2013 refresh sharpened the crossover look and improved cabin materials, visibility, and safety technology, but the basic car-meets-SUV idea never changed.
Strengths
- The hatchback cargo area and split-folding rear seat make it easier to carry awkward or bulky items than in a typical sedan.
- Its raised seating position provides a more SUV-like view without giving up the car-like road manners at the heart of the Crosstour.
- Four-cylinder models from 2012 onward offer a more efficiency-minded option, while the 2013-2015 V6 produces a stronger 278 horsepower.
- All-wheel drive adds useful traction on certain V6 EX-L models without changing the Crosstour into a traditional truck-like SUV.
- The 2013 refresh improved outward visibility and added useful safety technology to upper trims.
Who it's for
The Crosstour suits someone who mostly drives on pavement and values everyday comfort, but wants a higher seating position and a hatchback cargo area for luggage, shopping, or bulky gear. It is a good fit for shoppers who find a sedan too limiting and a conventional SUV larger or boxier than they need.
Honda Crosstour lineup
The lineup is straightforward: EX is the simpler entry point, while EX-L is the step-up model for shoppers who want the upper-trim equipment. From 2012 onward, four-cylinder versions provided the more efficiency-minded side of the family, while V6 models emphasized stronger performance. On the refreshed 2013-2015 Crosstour, the EX-L also housed the V6 model with all-wheel drive, making it the version to seek for added traction as well as higher-end equipment.
Honda Crosstour generations
From 2010 to 2015, the Crosstour spans 1 generation. The current 1st Generation arrived for 2010.
1st Generation (2010–2015)
Honda launched this Accord-based, hatchback-style crossover for 2010 as the Accord Crosstour, then shortened the name to Crosstour for 2012. A major 2013 refresh brought more crossover-like styling, a stronger V6 with a six-speed automatic, and added safety and visibility technology.
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2015
A quiet final U.S. model year with the same trims, engines, and features as 2014.
2014
Carried over the refreshed styling, EX and EX-L trims, and four-cylinder and V6 engines from 2013.
2013Mid-cycle update
Refreshed exterior styling, upgraded cabin materials, and improved visibility. V6 models gained a stronger 278-hp engine and six-speed automatic, while upper trims added newer safety technology.
2012
Four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive EX and EX-L models joined the lineup. Honda shortened the name from Accord Crosstour to Crosstour and made a rearview camera standard.
2011
Fuel economy improved slightly, and frequently used climate controls moved closer to the driver.
2010New generation
The Accord Crosstour debuted as an Accord-based crossover with a sloping hatchback body, a V6, and a raised driving position.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Honda Crosstour.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda Crosstour an SUV or a hatchback?
It is a crossover-style hatchback that splits the difference between a sedan and a traditional SUV. It has a raised seating position and a large rear hatch, but its sloping roof and road manners feel more car-like.
How much can the Honda Crosstour carry?
It seats five and has up to 51.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the 60/40-split rear seat folded. The hatch makes bulky items easier to load than they would be through a sedan trunk.
Does the Honda Crosstour come as a hybrid?
No. Every Crosstour uses a gasoline engine. Early models were V6-only, while a 192-hp four-cylinder joined the lineup for 2012 and continued alongside the V6.
What is the difference between the four-cylinder and V6 Crosstour?
The four-cylinder emphasizes fuel economy, while the V6 provides more power. In the refreshed lineup, the four-cylinder makes 192 hp and the V6 makes 278 hp. The V6 also has a six-speed automatic.
Is the Honda Crosstour good for someone who does not want a boxy SUV?
Yes. The Crosstour suits someone who wants a higher seating position and a flexible hatchback cargo area without the upright shape of a traditional SUV. Its cabin and road manners are closer to a car.
Is an Accord Crosstour the same vehicle as a Crosstour?
Yes. Honda launched it as the Accord Crosstour for 2010, then shortened the name to Crosstour for 2012. The name change did not create a separate model or generation.
How many generations of the Honda Crosstour were sold?
There was one generation, sold from 2010 through 2015. A major 2013 refresh brought more crossover-like styling, improved visibility and cabin materials, a stronger V6, and newer safety technology on upper versions.
What makes the Crosstour different from a regular sedan?
The main difference is its hatchback utility. The large rear opening and split-folding back seat handle bigger loads, while the higher seating position gives it more of a crossover feel than a conventional sedan.
Honda Crosstour Reviews
What owners are saying about the Honda Crosstour.
4.3
Honda Crosstour
(265 reviews)
“Changing from a CVT to a regular automatic transmission, and from a hybrid to a gasoline engine, are two big disappointments”
“Needs ''passenger light" for hatch back door. Needs external temperature readout.”
“Hatchback door needs to be able to remote open. Rear of vehicle needs light! No lights in rear of vehicle.”
“Extremely comfortable ride, handling performance is excellent for a vehicle of this size, engine is bit sluggish and cargo capacity is limited by rear shock towers.”
“Great experience! I only wish they had the option to add navigation, that was almost a deal-breaker for me. I love it”
Sources
- automobiles.honda.com — 2015 / Crosstour / 2015 Crosstour Brochure
- automobiles.honda.com — 2014 / Crosstour / 2014 Crosstour Factsheet
- automobiles.honda.com — 2013 / Crosstour / 2013 Crosstour Brochure
- automobiles.honda.com — 2014 / Crosstour / 2013 Crosstour Brochure
- automobiles.honda.com — 2013 / Crosstour / 2013 Crosstour Factsheet
- automobiles.honda.com — 2012 / Crosstour / 2012 Crosstour Factsheet
- automobiles.honda.com — 2012 / Crosstour / 2012 Crosstour Brochure
- automobiles.honda.com — 2010 / Accord Crosstour / 2010 Accord Crosstour Brochure
- automobiles.honda.com — 2010 / Accord Crosstour / 2010 Accord Crosstour Factsheet