Like Accord, a rear subframe, attaches to the unibody at four rubber-isolated mounting points, and supports most of the rear suspension and rear axle. Crosstour’s subframe accommodates the available “Real Time 4WD” system, and the rear suspension components were fitted to facilitate a wide, flat, cargo floor, and to make room for a spare tire (so it stays out of the cargo area).
Cabin comforts
The cabin is, well, like an Accord with a few extra toppings. Wood trim style accents divide the upper and lower portion of the instrument panel. Crosstour’s exclusive instrument cluster features deep sculpting and blue needle lights. A large centre console separates the front seat passengers.
Our test car featured the all-black dash and instrument panel, which looked a bit somber. You might check out the available ivory interior, which features a two-tone instrument panel.
There’s one thing a 50-something demands, and that’s a great seat for his or her aging backside. The Crosstour’s are excellent — large and supportive and with the right amount of firmness to facilitate long days in the saddle.
But this vehicle is all about rear seat and cargo room. You’ll find lots of knee and leg and elbow room back there.
Headroom under that slopping rear roofline? I had about three inches to spare for my 5’ 8” inch frame, so those over 5’ 11” might find it tight.
There’s enough width for three in the back, but that middle position seat definitely has some “hump” to it.
But generally, it feels spacious and airy back there.
Cargo comforts
The tailgate lifts easily, to reveal over 728 litres of cargo area. Levers accessible from the tailgate can make the rear seats fold forward, to increase volume to 1,453 litres.
A novel Crosstour feature is a 213 mm (8.4 inch) deep under-floor removable utility box — good for 54 more litres. The carpeted lid of this cargo box can be reversed to a plastic side, in case you need to throw something wet or dirty (or both) into this area.
The cargo area is quite squarish, with a low liftover. It could accommodate a small appliance, though I suspect it would be more often stuffed with golf clubs and luggage.
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| Crosstour’s exclusive instrument cluster features deep sculpting and blue needle lights. |
Cabin comforts
The cabin is, well, like an Accord with a few extra toppings. Wood trim style accents divide the upper and lower portion of the instrument panel. Crosstour’s exclusive instrument cluster features deep sculpting and blue needle lights. A large centre console separates the front seat passengers.
Our test car featured the all-black dash and instrument panel, which looked a bit somber. You might check out the available ivory interior, which features a two-tone instrument panel.
There’s one thing a 50-something demands, and that’s a great seat for his or her aging backside. The Crosstour’s are excellent — large and supportive and with the right amount of firmness to facilitate long days in the saddle.
But this vehicle is all about rear seat and cargo room. You’ll find lots of knee and leg and elbow room back there.
Headroom under that slopping rear roofline? I had about three inches to spare for my 5’ 8” inch frame, so those over 5’ 11” might find it tight.
There’s enough width for three in the back, but that middle position seat definitely has some “hump” to it.
But generally, it feels spacious and airy back there.
Cargo comforts
The tailgate lifts easily, to reveal over 728 litres of cargo area. Levers accessible from the tailgate can make the rear seats fold forward, to increase volume to 1,453 litres.
A novel Crosstour feature is a 213 mm (8.4 inch) deep under-floor removable utility box — good for 54 more litres. The carpeted lid of this cargo box can be reversed to a plastic side, in case you need to throw something wet or dirty (or both) into this area.
The cargo area is quite squarish, with a low liftover. It could accommodate a small appliance, though I suspect it would be more often stuffed with golf clubs and luggage.
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| Levers accessible from the tailgate can make the rear seats fold forward, to increase volume to 1,453 litres. |