Our long-term 2010 Honda Crosstour 4wd EX-L Navi has a 271 hp 3.5L SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 engine as standard, as do all Crosstours. That's because the Crosstour doesn't offer an I4 engine like her Accord sedan sister.
I have been driving a I4 Accord sedan around for a few days, and while it's suitable for most people with its adequate 177 hp and great 23/34 mpg, it doesn't excite and feels a bit rental car-ish -- just like most I4 midsize sedans.
Not so with our Crosstour. It has a good chassis, with a suspension that feels tighter to me than the I4 Accord, great steering, and ample power mated to a flexible 5-speed auto.
There's nothing rental car about our Crosstour. I prefer driving it over most of its crossover competition.
Albert Austria, Senior Engineer @ 12,900 miles
lvgti says:
02:25 PM, 09/21/10
Looks like it's time to wipe down the engine bay. By my standards, it's filthy!
1487 says:
05:46 AM, 09/22/10
I prefer LOOKING at most of its crossover competition, especially the new Edge. Even though its largely been dodged or excused during this bouquet throwing LT test the car is still ugly and that's a major reason why they are selling about 2k a month. Its expensive, ugly and small- bad combination.