Criticized for its exterior design, Honda Crosstour wasnt received very well on the US market. For this reason, the Japanese manufacturer decided to introduce a facelift.
The new 2013 Honda Crosstour introduces a new exterior styling, significant upgrades to the interior design and materials, and a more powerful, fuel-efficient Earth Dreams V6 engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.
Standard exterior features on Crosstour EX include chrome door handles, 17-inch alloy wheels and P225/65R-17 all-season tires.
The 2013 Crosstour comes with a 2.4 liter four cylinder engine produces 192 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. It is assisted by a 5 speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control in standard.
The new available Earth Dreams 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 engine utilizes Variable Cylinder Management to maximize efficiency, allowing the engine to run on 3 or 6 cylinders, depending on engine load and speed. It offers 278 horsepower at 6200 rpm, a 7hp gain over the 2012 Crosstour V6. Peak torque output is now 252 lb-ft. at 4900 rpm. It is assisted by a 6 speed automatic transmission, that also includes new steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
The 2013 Honda Crosstour goes on sale November 20, 2012, with pricing beginning at $27,230, $525 lower than in 2012.
