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Ugly as Sin: Honda Crosstour A Design Fail?

September 4, 2009 by  
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Only a mother could love the looks of the new Honda Crosstour. Yes Honda, I said it. From the many Facebook responses on Honda’s Accord Crosstour Facebook page you would think it is a debate over the already-confusing healthcare plan from President Obama, but we won’t open that can of worms.

There are so many negative comments and “ugly” posts on the Accord Crosstour Facebook page that Honda had to come back with some type of “explanation”. Although a poor attempt by Honda to “clear” things up, they made a valid attempt to explain to the fans that the new Crosstour was something designed for those in the market for a crossover and it was built off of the US spec Accord and not the TSX aka Euro spec Accord Wagon. Sure Honda, yea, that makes me feel all so better about the design now. Yea, the Crosstour is the best looking crossover I have seen to date. NOT.

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Below is the “Message to Fans” posted just recently on the Accord Crosstour Facebook page.

Hi, Facebook fans. We’re listening, and we want to address a few things you’ve been talking about over the past few days.

  1. The photos: Arguably, the two studio photos we posted didn’t give you enough detail, nor were they the best to showcase the vehicle. There are more photos on the way. Maybe it’s like a bad yearbook photo or something, and we think the new photos will clear things up.
  2. It’s not the European wagon: We’ve seen a lot of comments about the desire for a wagon, but this is neither a wagon nor designed for wagon buyers. We think the Euro wagon is a cool vehicle, too, and we appreciate the feedback… but a version of that wasn’t our intention here. That’s another segment worthy of our consideration, but the Accord Crosstour, built on the larger, Accord platform, is meant to give you the best of two worlds – the versatility of an SUV with the sportiness of a car.
  3. Many of you don’t like the styling: It may not be for everyone. Our research suggests that the styling does test well among people shopping for a crossover.
  4. You want further details about the Accord Crosstour: We typically can’t give you details so far out from when the vehicle goes on sale for a number of reasons, including competitive intelligence and pure availability. However… we hear your frustrations, and while specs on the vehicle aren’t finalized, we’re trying to get some stuff together that we hope will satiate some of your curiosity and give you more to think about.
  5. Honda associates participating in the wall comments: We didn’t remove comments out of embarrassment. We removed comments that were posted contrary to American Honda’s consumer-generated media policy for associates: We must first clearly state that we are Honda employees and that a posting is a personal — not Honda’s — opinion. Eddie forgot to add that, so his comments were removed.

Thank you for all of the interest, and we’ll be in touch again soon…

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  • http://www.carsworthloving.com Russell

    Oh boy, I have a feeling this is going to be one of those cars I’m still laughing about in 5 years.

  • Gordon Burstein

    My wife has a bad back and I have been waiting for a 8 way seat for the odyssey. Year after year you fail to add this option. Now you are going to offer it in a vehicle that combines all the worst features of a standard car and a Suv. I think this will be your first model flop in the United States.

    If I want a minivan I am being forced to buy the Chrysler for its optional 8 way seating. I regret the choice but my wifes comfort comes first when we travel.

  • Mark Ritter

    That sucks to hear about the power seat in the Odyssey. I’m not sure if I’d rather have an uncomfortable seat or a Chrysler that rides terribly and breaks down every 100 miles.

    And, yes, the Crosstour is hideous. At least the Aztek was functional.

  • Jo

    every generation needs an Aztek.

  • George

    I can’t understand why everyone is bashing the Honda Crosstour when the new GMC Terrain is so much uglier. At least the Crosstour looks like a vehicle. The GMC Terrain looks like a brick on wheels, with a George Forman Grill nailed to the front end.

  • JoeW

    Ok people, have you seen the vehicle? No I am not talking about the pictures on the net. From first look at the internet pics I thought it looked like crap as well. Today I went to see the thing (I wanted to test drive the accord), and it actually looks ok in person. It will not appeal to everyone and may be a bit quirky in places but over-all it’s not a bad looking vehicle.

    I have never owned a Honda but after a test drive I am now seriously considering buying this thing.

  • JoeW

    Ok people, have you seen the vehicle? No I am not talking about the pictures on various websites. From first look at the internet pics I thought it looked like cr@p as well. Today I went to see the thing (I wanted to test drive the accord), and it actually looks ok in person. It will not appeal to everyone and may be a bit quirky in places but over-all it’s not a bad looking vehicle.

    I have never owned a Honda but after a test drive I am now seriously considering buying this thing.

  • http://Automotiveaddicts peats

    Well I did purchase the Crosstour and I love it. All around. Looks cool and sleek outside and it has everything inside. Got the highest end model, and I traded a Lexus RX 330 yes a Lexus that I really did not like. This Honda is fun to drive and love all the amenities. Got the black with black interior, love it and people at work think it is pretty cool. Go drive one. This is not a design flaw…I cannot find fault with anything, well the hatch does not have a button to open so woe is me I must do it myself. How terrible. Really that is no big deal. People are complaining about that and well that is laziness to me. I love my new Crosstour and am so glad my Lexus is GONE.

  • stupid peoples belive in god

    you people is just gellis cause you cant aford a new honda crosstouring get a life and stop bein assholes honda is the best car company in the world if you want ugly dodge challangers is way ugly chevy cameroes is way ugly and those americans shit cars destroying the planet hondas toyotas nissans built cars that save the planet

  • Mokie

    People who believe in God can spell.

  • Topal

    It is selling like hot cakes. YOU fail.

  • MMB

    I bought one. Saw it on the street – was surprised it was a Honda – test drove it and loved the ride and the look and the versatility. Neighbors came by and gushed over it. “cool car – like it”. Drove it to work and fellow staff we’re coming up to check it out saying how much the liked it and we’re surpised to see it was a Honda. One rode in it and said they could not believe how nice the ride was – again, “this is a Honda?”. I like it, my family likes it, my friends like it, and even people I know who are not shy about expressing their opinions like it – I don’t see what the negative noise is about. It’s a great car.

  • Anonymous

     The Honda Crosstour is an alright car! Please note that Larry must not have been on his meds at the time and this post was done a few years ago. 

  • BLAHRBING

    Come on Honda! All you did to the Crosstour was lifted the back to make it look like an SUV. You ought to come up with some more creative designs rather than just copying them over and over. Just take a look at the Honda Accord and Odyssey, the front design looks identical. Same goes with the rear design of the Honda Stream and Honda CR-V, they’re exactly the same!

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