Honda Releases New Images of 2010 Accord Crosstour - Honda CR-V Owners Club Forums

Administrator · 09-08-2009, 04:03 PM

Honda is trying hard to promote its new 2010 Accord Crosstour… too hard. The Japanese automaker decided to introduce the world to its new Accord-based crossover via Facebook, where through a free and democratic process people decided it was ugly. And because it is Facebook, people didn't hold back on their comments.

Then what became a bad situation got much worse after Honda deleted several posts, one of which was even a positive comment. That comment, however, came from a Honda product planner who did not identify himself as such, and in doing so went against company policy.

Honda then admitted that the initial photos they released were not all that good and said that they didn't show the car favorably. Which makes one wonder why they chose the photos in the first place.

Now Honda has released four new photos of the 2010 Accord Crosstour, in different locations, and in red, to hopefully change people's minds. It does look slightly better proportioned to us and we have to admit that there are many vehicles that look much better in person than on paper. Then again, Honda's and Acura's design teams haven't exactly been on a roll as of late.

More: Report: Honda Releases New Images of 2010 Accord Crosstour on AutoGuide.com

westham · 09-08-2009, 04:58 PM

Honda should know by now how to market new vehicles...........I think this one will be a like by some and hate by all of the others.......nothing in between model.........until I see one in the flesh I'm still on the fence.

fujisawa · 09-11-2009, 08:58 PM

the problem was the angle on the first few pics. but still, it's not a pretty car.

maybe it'll grow on me, but i dunno. the current Accord? loved it the moment i saw it. this one, dislike quite a bit. what for i need immensity of grille? is this big honking V-10 needing airflow? no, is 4- or 6-cyl! big grille means more places for stones to get in and crack radiator! and of course, it's totally ugly!

i mean, who saw this thing and though "yeeeesss, this is EXACTLY what i want to release to the public to best represent my ability to lead the design process ... ?"

denzCRV · 09-16-2009, 12:23 AM

Ummm... So they decided to shape it like the Toyota Venza, with the front hinting a mix of the Venza and the new upcoming BMW 5 series Gran Tourismo... With the back (just from this picture) resembling the back of the 5 series Gran Tourismo also, with a hint of the Venza also...

I've always thought the new Accord looks VERY SIMILAR to the current BMW E60 5 series

Serj22 · 09-16-2009, 09:15 AM

Ummm. The back actually looks more like a fastback shape that meets the rest of the body at the trunk. Doesn't really look like a bimmer IMO.

westham · 09-16-2009, 12:06 PM

Whatever you compare it with I rekon it looks cool.

HandA · 11-03-2009, 03:35 PM

here's a couple more shots:

-Trevor
http://www.HandA-Accessories.com/crv.html

tkcr · 11-05-2009, 08:23 PM

IMO, I think this car is way nicer than the Accord. The 2 door looks nice but the 4 door looks terrible from the back. This car looks sharp out on the road, looks better outside than inside the plant. And the inside is very luxurious for a Honda.

The photos Trevor posted are with alot of accessories which adds more uniqueness to the CrossTour.

tasty1 · 11-07-2009, 10:21 PM

Hideous. The rear end is a complete afterthought. Cars like this and the Venza cater to an extremely small segment of the car buying populous. I bet they don't last.

tkcr · 11-07-2009, 11:12 PM

Quess it remains to be seen then.

09-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 42	Honda Releases New Images of 2010 Accord Crosstour Honda is trying hard to promote its new 2010 Accord Crosstour… too hard. The Japanese automaker decided to introduce the world to its new Accord-based crossover via Facebook, where through a free and democratic process people decided it was ugly. And because it is Facebook, people didn't hold back on their comments. Then what became a bad situation got much worse after Honda deleted several posts, one of which was even a positive comment. That comment, however, came from a Honda product planner who did not identify himself as such, and in doing so went against company policy. Honda then admitted that the initial photos they released were not all that good and said that they didn't show the car favorably. Which makes one wonder why they chose the photos in the first place. Now Honda has released four new photos of the 2010 Accord Crosstour, in different locations, and in red, to hopefully change people's minds. It does look slightly better proportioned to us and we have to admit that there are many vehicles that look much better in person than on paper. Then again, Honda's and Acura's design teams haven't exactly been on a roll as of late. More: Report: Honda Releases New Images of 2010 Accord Crosstour on AutoGuide.com

09-08-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
westham crv\|oc Rank: Sophomore 2009 2WD LX 4AT Urban Titanium Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 349	Honda should know by now how to market new vehicles...........I think this one will be a like by some and hate by all of the others.......nothing in between model.........until I see one in the flesh I'm still on the fence. __________________ everyone wants to be the stage coach driver until a wheel falls off! 2009CR-V LX splash guards, fog lights, roof rack, aftermarket alloy wheels, cargo cover, gentex auto dim mirror with homelink, compass & temp. front grille chrome accents, Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust Finisher, Hella Dual Tone Horns. Parrot CK3100 BlueTooth Handsfree phone system. Converted to HD HI/LO Headlights.

09-16-2009, 12:23 AM	#4
denzCRV crv\|oc Rank: Junior 2000 4WD SE 4AT Naples Gold Metallic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno,CA Posts: 525	Ummm... So they decided to shape it like the Toyota Venza, with the front hinting a mix of the Venza and the new upcoming BMW 5 series Gran Tourismo... With the back (just from this picture) resembling the back of the 5 series Gran Tourismo also, with a hint of the Venza also... I've always thought the new Accord looks VERY SIMILAR to the current BMW E60 5 series __________________ 1998 Honda CRV EX->Silver with Grey Interior->Kenwood DPX-510 HU->JDM Grab Bars->Custom Fit Seat Covers->Code Alarm->Pilot Fog Lights-> 5% 3M Magic Black Tint all around w/9" strip 2000 Honda CRV SE->Naples Gold Metallic->Charcoal Leather Interior->Aftermarket All-Weather floor mats->Pilot Fog Lights->OEM Floor Mats->OEM Wood Grain->OEM Chrome Exhaust Tip->OEM Cargo Mat->OEM Roof Rack ->Element Rear Wiper-> 5% Rear window tint w/25% front tint & 9" strip->Red Vinyl Rear Turn Signals-> LED White Plate Lights->Silverstar ULTRA Headlights Last edited by denzCRV; 09-16-2009 at 12:30 AM.

09-16-2009, 09:15 AM	#5
Serj22 Moderator 2002 4WD EX 5AT Other Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Puget Sound, on an island Posts: 4,467	Ummm. The back actually looks more like a fastback shape that meets the rest of the body at the trunk. Doesn't really look like a bimmer IMO. __________________

09-16-2009, 12:06 PM	#6
westham crv\|oc Rank: Sophomore 2009 2WD LX 4AT Urban Titanium Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 349	Whatever you compare it with I rekon it looks cool. __________________ everyone wants to be the stage coach driver until a wheel falls off! 2009CR-V LX splash guards, fog lights, roof rack, aftermarket alloy wheels, cargo cover, gentex auto dim mirror with homelink, compass & temp. front grille chrome accents, Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust Finisher, Hella Dual Tone Horns. Parrot CK3100 BlueTooth Handsfree phone system. Converted to HD HI/LO Headlights.

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09-11-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
fujisawa crv\|oc Rank: Sophomore 4WD EX 5MT Chianti Red Pearl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston / Hanover NH Posts: 256	the problem was the angle on the first few pics. but still, it's not a pretty car. maybe it'll grow on me, but i dunno. the current Accord? loved it the moment i saw it. this one, dislike quite a bit. what for i need immensity of grille? is this big honking V-10 needing airflow? no, is 4- or 6-cyl! big grille means more places for stones to get in and crack radiator! and of course, it's totally ugly! i mean, who saw this thing and though "yeeeesss, this is EXACTLY what i want to release to the public to best represent my ability to lead the design process ... ?"

11-03-2009, 03:35 PM	#7
HandA Site Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 271	here's a couple more shots: -Trevor http://www.HandA-Accessories.com/crv.html Attached Images __________________ Proud Sponsor of the CR-VOC! http://www.HandA-Accessories.com/crv.html

11-05-2009, 08:23 PM	#8
tkcr Guest 2001 4WD SE 5AT Naples Gold Metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,544	IMO, I think this car is way nicer than the Accord. The 2 door looks nice but the 4 door looks terrible from the back. This car looks sharp out on the road, looks better outside than inside the plant. And the inside is very luxurious for a Honda. The photos Trevor posted are with alot of accessories which adds more uniqueness to the CrossTour.

11-07-2009, 10:21 PM	#9
tasty1 crv\|oc Rank: Freshman 2005 4WD SE 5AT Pewter Pearl/Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Hideous. The rear end is a complete afterthought. Cars like this and the Venza cater to an extremely small segment of the car buying populous. I bet they don't last.

11-07-2009, 11:12 PM	#10
tkcr Guest 2001 4WD SE 5AT Naples Gold Metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,544	Quess it remains to be seen then.

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