2012 Honda Crosstour in Baton Rouge, LA

Overview:

The 2012 Honda Crosstour approaches the crossover SUV formula from a distinctively sleek, sporty and fuel-efficient perspective while also maximizing the interior’s cargo capacity, versatility and premium feel.

The Crosstour’s exterior design emphasizes a bold, aerodynamic look that also conceals an accommodating rear cargo area with a large, lift-over tailgate. Premium interior styling, appointments and details extend from the passenger compartment all the way through the cargo area. An under-floor storage area in the rear of the vehicle adds functionality, while reversible cargo floor panels accommodate dirty objects.

The Crosstour is available in two trim levels, the Crosstour EX and EX-L, with Real Time™ 4WD also available on the EX-L model. For 2012, new features on the Crosstour EX include auto on/off headlights, a rearview camera, Bluetooth®¹HandsFreeLink® and USB audio interface. Two new colors are also available on all Crosstour models: Twilight Blue Metallic replaces Glacier Blue Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl replaces Tango Red Pearl.

Two new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive models have also been added to the lineup, broadening the vehicle’s appeal through a lower price point and EPA-estimated fuel economy that increases 3 mpg¹ in the city and 2 mpg¹ on the highway.

Exterior:

Honda Crosstour approaches the crossover SUV formula from a distinctively sleek, sporty and fuel-efficient perspective, while also maximizing the interior’s cargo capacity, versatility and premium feel.

The exterior design emphasizes a bold, aerodynamic look that also conceals an accommodating rear cargo area. The four-cylinder model includes body-color door handles and unique 17-inch alloy wheels with P225/65 R17 all-season tires. Two new colors are available on all 2012 Crosstour models: Twilight Blue Metallic replaces Glacier Blue Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl II replaces Tango Red Pearl.

Premium interior styling, appointments and details extend from the passenger compartment all the way through the cargo area. An under-floor storage area in the rear of the vehicle adds functionality, while reversible cargo floor panels accommodate dirty objects.

Interior:

Besides its new-for-2012 auto on/off headlights, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and USB audio interface, standard features on the Crosstour EX V6 include projector-beam headlights, fog lights, 17-inch aluminum wheels with P225/65R17 all-season tires, a moonroof, body-colored power side mirrors with defrost, chrome door handles, auto up/down driver and front passenger side windows and rear privacy glass. Inside are dual-zone automatic air conditioning with second-row ventilation, a 360-watt AM/FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers, steering wheel-integrated audio controls, a compass and outside temperature indicator, cruise control, an easy fold-down 60-40 split rear seatback, a hidden removable utility box and more.

Crosstour EX-L V6 adds 18-inch aluminum wheels with P225/60R18 all-season tires, leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, a memory driver-side seat and memory side mirrors with reverse tilting capability, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, Kevlar® cone audio speakers, front aluminum dome-type tweeter speakers, an auto day/night dimming rearview mirror, a HomeLink™ transmitter and a cargo privacy cover.

The Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System and the Real Time™ 4WD mentioned above are available together or separately on the Crosstour EX-L. The Navigation system includes a rearview camera with guidance lines integrated into the display.

The new 4 Cylinder Crosstour also comes with a wealth of interior features. In addition to auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink®, USB audio interface and rearview mirror back-up camera display with integrated guidelines, additional standard features on the new four-cylinder Crosstour EX include projector-beam headlights, a moonroof, body-colored power side mirrors with defrost, auto-up/down driver and front passenger side windows, and rear privacy glass. Inside are air conditioning with second-row ventilation, a 360-watt AM/FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers, steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio and phone controls, an easy fold-down 60-40 split rear seatback, a hidden removable utility box and more.

Crosstour EX-L 4 Cylinder adds leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, a memory driver-side seat and memory-linked side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down capability, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control, an automatic dimming rearview mirror, a premium audio system with Kevlar® cone speakers and front aluminum dome-type tweeter speakers, XM® Radio and more. Also available on the Crosstour EX-L 4 cylinder is the Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System which includes a rearview camera with guidelines integrated into the display.

Performance & Fuel Economy:

As we’ve stated above, the 2012 Honda Crosstour comes with your choice of either a four or six cylinder engine.

The new four-cylinder Crosstour models come with a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine for power and efficiency. The engine produces 192 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 4,400 RPM, while achieving an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy of 21/29/24 mpg¹. To maximize efficiency, a technologically advanced 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment.

The six-cylinder Crosstour comes with a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) for power and efficiency. The engine produces 271 horsepower at 6,200 RPM and 254 lb-ft. of torque at 5,000 RPM, while achieving an EPA-rated city/highway/combined fuel economy of 18/27/21 mpg1 on 2WD models. Meanwhile the Crosstour EX-L with Real Time™ 4WD delivers an EPA-rated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 18/26/21 mpg¹.

Safety:

Safety technology includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, a Honda-exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Additional safety equipment on the Crosstour includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, and active front seat head restraints.

Available Trim Levels:

The Honda Insight comes in numerous trim levels that varies in features and price. Below you will find an overview of the features included in each individual trim level. For detailed specifications, click here:

2WD EX

• 192-hp, 2.4-Liter, i-VTEC^® Engine
• Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
• Double Wishbone Front and Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Front Side Airbags
• Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
• Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Active Head Restraints
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
• Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights with Auto-On/Off
• Heated, Body-Colored, Folding, Power Side Mirrors
• Rear Privacy Glass
• Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
• Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
• Bluetooth^® HandsFreeLink^®
• Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise, Audio and Phone Controls
• Hidden Removable Utility Box
• 360-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers Including Subwoofer
• USB Audio Interface
• MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
• Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, Including Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position Memory

2WD EX V6

Adding to or replacing features on the 2WD EX

• 271-hp, 3.5-Liter, i-VTEC^® V-6 Engine
• Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM^®)
• Active Sound Control
• Fog Lights
• Chrome Door Handles
• Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
• Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Power Lumbar Support
• Front Passenger’s Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment

2WD EX-L

Adding to or replacing features on the 2WD EX

• Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
• Memory-Linked Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
• Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
• Front Passenger’s Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
• Leather-Trimmed Seats
• Heated Front Seats
• 360-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 6 Premium Speakers and Subwoofer
• XM^® Radio

2WD EX-L V6

Adding to or replacing features on the 2WD EX V-6

• 18-Inch Alloy Wheels
• Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
• HomeLink^® Remote System
• Leather-Trimmed Seats
• Heated Front Seats
• 360-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 6 Premium Speakers and Subwoofer
• XM^® Radio

**Optional Satellite Linked Navigation System available in both four and six cylinder EX-L model Crosstours**

Warranty:

Honda Limited Warranty Information

• Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years/miles) = 3/36,000
• Powertrain Limited Warranty (years/miles) = 5/60,000
• Corrosion Limited Warranty (years/miles) = 5/unlimited

Additional Limited Warranty Information

• Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered up to 3 years or 36,000 miles.
• Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – Honda Genuine Parts are covered for 1 year. The warranty coverage for replacement parts purchased from and installed by a Honda dealer include parts replacement and labor.

1. Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.