Honda introduces the 2015 Crosstour that strikes an even balance between ride quality, handling ability, plenty of passenger space, excellent safety and reliability scores. However, it’s poor fuel economy and below-average cargo space are drawbacks. While the 2015 Crosstour is a good used wagon, its rivals offer more room for your stuff and better savings at the pump. Honda ended the Crosstour production in 2015 as a result of low patronage which may have been due to its lack of cargo space and poor fuel economy. Below are some of the things you should know about the Crosstour.
The Interior
The interior of the car features cloth upholstery and a power-adjustable driver’s seat which comes standard in the Crosstour. EX-L models offer leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power-adjustable front passenger seat. Both the front and rear seats have ample head- and legroom. The Crosstour’s oddly shaped rear window hampers visibility out of the back. Cargo space is low for the class, at 25.7 cubic feet with all seats in use and 51.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The car seat five adults comfortably.
With the highly competitive market, the Standard features found in the cars’ interior include a moonroof, a seven-speaker audio system, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and a USB port. Upper trims add dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touch-screen display, Bluetooth audio streaming, and a navigation system. With such a high number of buttons on the dash, the standard audio system can be overwhelming. The EX-L with Navigation trim employs voice recognition, simpler touch-screen controls, and fewer physical buttons on the center stack.
2015 Honda Crosstour Engine Performance
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Under the hood of the 2015 Crosstour seats a standard four-cylinder engine that produces 192 horsepower and comes with a five-speed automatic transmission. An available 278-horsepower V6 uses a six-speed automatic instead. While the four-cylinder has a decent amount of grunt, the V6 delivers much more power and little difference in fuel economy. The car is expected to deliver 19-22 mpg in the city and 27-30 mpg on the highway which is below the class average. Front-wheel drive (FWD) comes standard, but all-wheel drive (AWD) is available. The Crosstour handles competently and has a quiet, comfortable ride.
The Pricing
The price of the Crosstour ranges from about $19,500 for a base EX model with a four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive to around $25,700 for an EX-L V6 with navigation and all-wheel drive. Prices shift with demand and vary depending on the vehicle’s condition, mileage and location.
Safe Features
The following are some of the safety features of the car. A rearview camera that has a display embedded in the rearview mirror comes standard. EX-L models come with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and Honda’s LaneWatch, which shows you what’s in your passenger-side blind spot using a camera mounted to the side view mirror. After going through four different crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2015 Crosstour earned the highest score of Good, which is better than most other wagons.
The competition
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2015 Honda Crosstour vs 2015 Toyota Venza
The Toyota Venza has more cargo room than the Crosstour. However, unless cargo space is your top concern, go with the Crosstour. The Venza has a low-rent interior. The seats get uncomfortable on long journeys and a rough ride if equipped with the available larger wheels. It also has a noisy and underpowered standard four-cylinder engine. Like the Crosstour, the Venza offers an available V6 for extra power but its fuel economy falls short of the Crosstour’s already poor numbers.
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