Hoovey689

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DOES ANYONE REALLY CARE!?!?! lol

Report: Honda Accord Crosstour to get four-cylinder option

When Honda originally launched the odd duck Accord Crosstour in late 2009, we were told that the only available powertrain would be a V6, but that plans for a four-cylinder hadn't been completely ruled out. Now, Honda fansite Temple of VTEC reports that a memo sent to dealerships states that a four-cylinder Crosstour is on the way, arriving at some point later this year.

Details about the four-cylinder Crosstour were not divulged, but we would assume that it's the same 2.4-liter engine currently found in the Accord sedan. Temple of VTEC reports that a larger four-cylinder unit for the CR-V crossover is currently in the works, so we won't rule out the possibility of that new mill finding its way under the Crosstour's hood, as well. Expect the four-cylinder engine to only be available on lower-trim Crosstours, likely without an all-wheel drive option.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/09/r...-engine-optio/

Och

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That should bump us the sales substantially. Despite it looking ugly, it's been selling extremely well, at least here in NYC.

LexBob2

At around 4,000 lbs that's a big vehicle for a 4 cylinder.

LexFather

Sales goal was 44k, it hit around 28k so it fell far short. I think adding a 4 cylinder is a no brainer and will help sales. This is simply a wanna-be X6.

Its still a slap in the face to Acura you can get AWD and V-6 in this USDM Accord Crosstour but the "Acura" TSX wagon gets FWD and an I-4 only.

whoster

I saw a Crossturd tonight.

It almost made me turn around and go back home instead of having dinner.

pbm317

It was introduced as a V6 only because it was supposed to be the "premium" accord model.

I wonder what the sales split is for the Venza between the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder.

97-SC300

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That car is so disgusting looking..... catfish face..it looks like it's rocking a mustache.... Something ain't right here.

IS-SV

Good question, I've observed about 40 percent 4 bangers (easy to spot w/single exaust), the Venza is a very well done 4 banger drivetrain.

The Venza as a less practical and much more stylish alternative easily outsells the 'turd.

SLegacy99

Honda certainly knows how to make an ugly car.

Hoovey689

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dunno why, but this made me laugh

Fizzboy7

This is nothing more than an act of desperateness. The thing is a flop and Honda is trying to salvage some sales by lowering it's base.

Och

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This thing might be ugly and might not have lived up to the sales goals, but I do welcome another station wagon with AWD. Not everyone wants an SUV, so this is a good alternative.

IS-SV

I welcome the Venza over the 'Turd and have included it on my shopping list.

cl400

unfortunately, it's selling pretty well in my area. i really try to avoid not looking at this monstrosity.

TRDFantasy

A 4 cylinder won't fix the ugly. Plus, this is going to be one SLOW vehicle. A torque-less Honda 4 cyl in a large wagon like this, bad idea.

Not according to Honda sales figures it isn't .