2013 Honda Crosstour Concept Unveiled

The 2013 Crosstour Concept, was unveiled April 4th at the New York Auto Show. This vehicle, although a concept, offers a peek at what's in store for this incredibly innovative midsize crossover.

The Crosstour makes a strong statement right from the start with a more rugged look staring you down from the enhanced grille and headlights. The aggressive profile, however, belies the refinement waiting inside, including convenient features like Pandora^® internet radio interface[1] and SMS text message function[2].

Under the hood, the Crosstour gives you two highly efficient engines to choose from. Pick the 2.4-liter i-VTEC^® inline four-cylinder option, or go for the re-engineered 3.5-liter V-6 powerplant with Honda's Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM^®).

The 2013 Crosstour will also join the 2013 Accord in introducing some new advanced technology offerings including the visibility enhancing LaneWatch™ blind spot display[3] – a Honda exclusive that uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway – and two active safety systems: Forward Collision Warning (FCW)[4] and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)[5]

Since launching in 2010, the Crosstour has proved to be one of the most versatile and dependable vehicles in its class. In fact, J.D. Power and Associates named it the "Highest Ranked Midsize Crossover/CUV in Initial Quality"[6] in their 2011 study. We expect that kind of acclaim to follow the 2013 Crosstour when it goes on sale this fall.

[1] Compatible with select Apple^® iPhone^® devices only. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply.

[2] Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth^® only. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely.

[3] Display accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object and speed, and the display may not show all relevant traffic. The display is not a substitute for your own direct visual assessment of traffic conditions before changing lanes.

[4] FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions

[5] LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

[6] Honda Crosstour received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize crossover/SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality Study^SM. Study based on responses from 73,790 new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.