Largo Area Honda Dealer Offers This Review of the 2013 Crosstour Hatchback

May 9, 2013

A Largo area Honda dealer offers this review of the 2013 Crosstour hatchback to help consumers make informed choices when they purchase their next vehicles. The Crosstour has a unique combination of features commonly found in SUVs and wagons. If you would like a hatchback that mimics larger vehicles in some ways, the Crosstour might suit you well.

Quick Facts About the 2013 Honda Crosstour

It comes in two trim levels: EX and EX-L
Base 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
MP3 player standard
Bluetooth comes standard
Has side/curtain airbags, stability control, and traction control

A Look Under the Crosstour’s Hood

The 2013 Crosstour gives buyers two engines to choose from. The base 2.4-liter four-cylinder will meet the needs of most people. It’s 192 horsepower works well in this lightweight hatchback.

A 3.5-liter V6 engine, however, offers exceptionally more power (278 hp). When paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, the EX-L can go from zero to 60 mph in just over seven seconds.

Safety Features for the 2013 Honda Crosstour

The Crosstour comes with the standard safety features that you would expect from a hatchback in this price range. Standard features include:

Active head restraints for the front seats
Stability control
Traction control
Side curtain airbags
Side airbags for the front seats

The EX-L adds a few features that make the Crosstour even safer. Those features include a lane-departure warning system, blind-spot monitoring system, and=forward collision warning system.

If features don’t impress you, consider that the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety gives the hatchback its top rating in three crash protection tests.

Features for the 2013 Crosstour

The base EX comes with plenty of impressive features that offer a comfortable, entertaining ride. Some features worth mentioning include:

17-inch alloy wheels
Sunroof
Keyless entry
Bluetooth connectivity
Rearview camera with an 8-inch screen

That’s quite an impressive list of standard features.

The EX-L adds several features that demanding drivers will appreciate, including 18-inch wheels, driver memory functions, and leather upholstery. It also comes with satellite radio and heated front seats.

It’s hard to complain with so much luxury at every level.

If you’re in the market for a peppy hatchback with great safety features and plenty of style, then the 2013 Honda Crosstour could be the perfect vehicle for you. Make an appointment with your Largo area Honda dealer to test drive the Crosstour at your convenience.