Last updated August 4, 2026
The Honda Crosstour lineup has two clear personalities. The EX is the core trim, pairing the Crosstour’s fastback cargo flexibility with everyday comforts such as a moonroof and power driver’s seat. The EX-L is the premium step, adding leather, heated front seats, and extra camera and warning technology.
The Mid-Level trim level, represented by EX, is the core Crosstour: a comfortable non-leather hatchback with flexible cargo space and useful everyday amenities.
Best for: Shoppers who want the Crosstour’s distinctive shape and versatility without the EX-L’s premium-cabin focus.
Highlights
The Premium Comfort trim level, represented by EX-L, gives the Crosstour a more polished feel through leather, heated seats, and added driver-awareness technology.
Best for: Shoppers who want flexible hatchback cargo space with a richer cabin and more confidence-focused features.
Highlights
Steps up from the Mid-Level EX with leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, upgraded display and audio hardware, plus added camera and warning technology.
3 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Premium Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Includes | EX-L3 in stock | |
| Cabin upholstery | Non-leather seating | Leather-trimmed seating |
| Heated front seats | — | Heated |
| Driver warnings | — | Forward-collision and lane-departure warnings |
| Passenger-side view | — | LaneWatch camera view |
| Audio and display | 7-speaker audio system | 8-inch display with touchscreen audio |
The lineup centers on EX and EX-L. EX is the well-equipped non-leather version, while EX-L is the more upscale step with leather, heated front seats, and added technology in newer models.
EX is the core Crosstour trim. Typical equipment includes a moonroof, a 10-way power driver’s seat, a split-folding rear seat, Bluetooth, USB audio, heated power mirrors, and a seven-speaker audio system.
EX-L is the comfort-focused trim. It builds on the Crosstour’s hatchback utility with leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and upgraded display and audio equipment.
EX-L mainly adds a richer cabin and more driver-assistance technology. On refreshed models, key upgrades include leather, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch display, a passenger-side camera view, and collision and lane warnings.
EX-L is the leather-trimmed Crosstour. EX uses the non-leather cabin, so the L in EX-L is the quick clue when scanning used listings for leather seating.
EX-L is the trim associated with heated front seats. They are part of its comfort upgrade along with leather-trimmed seating and dual-zone automatic climate control.
On refreshed 2013–2015 models, EX-L carries the extra driver-assistance features. These include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and a camera that shows the passenger-side blind area.
Yes. The EX equipment set includes a one-touch power moonroof. EX-L builds on EX, so it keeps the moonroof while adding its leather-and-technology upgrades.
EX is the straightforward fit. It keeps the useful hatchback body and already has a moonroof, power driver’s seat, folding rear seat, Bluetooth, USB audio, and an upgraded sound system.
EX-L is the better fit if cabin comfort matters most. Its defining upgrades are leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and upgraded display and audio hardware.
No. Especially from 2012 onward, EX and EX-L describe equipment rather than one guaranteed engine. Both names appear with four-cylinder and V6 versions, so confirm the engine instead of assuming from the trim badge.
No. EX and EX-L share the same sloping hatchback body and flexible cargo layout. EX-L’s step up is mainly inside the cabin and, on refreshed models, in its added camera and warning technology.