How Honda Crossstore will conquer our hearts

On the Russian market comes crossover Honda Crosstour. The new model should occupy a niche between the CR-V and Pilot cars, because there is something like "failure" between them.

What are the Honda Accord Crosstour developers going to be interested in? First of all, design. It turned out really extraordinary. The front part is full of sharp angles, clear lines, sharp edges, whereas the back part is distinguished by its rounded forms. It's no secret that many of the exterior elements were borrowed from another car - the Honda Accord sedan, which, in secret, became the progenitor of the new model.

Such a design, no doubt, can attract exactly the buyer, for which such a design is designed, namely, lovers of E and D class sedans.

It's no secret that the engine of the Honda Crossroad car was taken by the grandfather, with a volume of 3.5 liters. It should be noted that the car has increased in size. In terms of inheritance, the rear and front suspension were also taken from Accord. Engineers only strengthened the springs, stabilizers of lateral stability, shock absorbers, changed the angles of installation of the wheels. The front pillars have additional paddles, which improve the efficiency of the suspension, pressing the unloaded wheel to the asphalt in the turn.

Having a solid ground clearance, the crossover can cope with serious potholes and holes on the roads of our country. In this case, it is not to be hoped that Honda Crossstore can easily overcome snow-covered roads. Another drawback, which can not be ignored, is the gradual swing on the shallow asphalt waves, as well as on the rolls in the corners. Sometimes it seems that the driver does not have enough feedback.

But even in spite of these shortcomings, the car confidently overcomes the gently sloping arcs and holds on to the road rather tightly. In the event that the driver does not calculate the speed of the entrance to the turn, Honda Crossroad will behave like a front-wheel drive car, straightening the trajectory of traffic.

On which it is a sin to complain, it's for driving on a hard surface. The power of the 3.5-liter V-engine is 275 hp. The same engine flaunts under the hood of the Honda Legend and Pilot. Now it can be seen in Crosstour Honda. The transmission is represented by a five-step hydromechanical "automatic". In the arsenal of the driver has a sport mode, as well as the possibility of manual gearshifts using paddles petals. The operation of the automatic gearbox does not cause any complaints. Switching is carried out without hesitation and is soft enough.

As for the car interior, here too everything is done prudently. The driver will be satisfied with the ergonomics of his place, as the selection of a comfortable landing will take just a couple of minutes. You can get a little confused when you see before you an abundance of different buttons that are on the center console. Having understood everything, it becomes very clear.

In the USA, Honda Crossroads is a kind of family car. Some details have been changed by the manufacturers, so that a large family could be comfortable in the car, and also use various functions.