Honda’s Crosstour was introduced for the 2010 model year as the Accord Crosstour, a taller, hatchback-style spin on the Accord that blended sedan-based driving manners with added cargo flexibility and available all-wheel drive. It arrived as an unconventional answer to buyers who wanted more versatility than a conventional sedan without moving all the way to a traditional SUV. The original name reflected its Accord roots, but Honda later simplified the name to Crosstour as the model evolved.
For 2013, Honda gave the Crosstour a significant update that sharpened its styling and broadened its appeal. The refreshed model brought more SUV-like visual cues, added equipment, and continued to offer both four-cylinder and V-6 powertrains in the U.S. market. Honda also highlighted the Crosstour as one of its more distinctive midsize crossover offerings, built at the East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio.
The model never became a high-volume seller, but it earned a place in Honda history as an early attempt to bridge the gap between a car and a crossover before that formula became common across the industry. Honda ended production after the 2015 model year, closing the chapter on a short but notable run that reflected the brand’s experimentation during the transition from traditional sedans toward more utility-focused vehicles.