New Honda Crosstour Launched in GCC
Posted by Hassan Siddiqi on Mar 21, 2013
The 2013 Honda Crosstour has been launched in GCC showrooms. Updates include more purposeful exterior styling, significant upgrades to the interior design and materials, and a more powerful, fuel-efficient Earth Dreams™ V-6 engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift control. Official price is yet to be revealed, however a quick call to the showroom revealed a starting price of 150,000 AED in UAE. The Crosstour in GCC countries comes in two versions: EX and Touring, however the UAE will only have Touring version.
Summary of Changes
More rugged and premium exterior styling Upgraded interior design and materials More powerful Earth Dreams™ 3.5-liter V-6 engine Standard visibility enhancements including rearview camera and re-shaped rear headrests. 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters Available Honda LaneWatch™ blind-spot display Smart Entry system with Push Button start New Kona Coffee Metallic and Mountain Air Metallic exterior colors
Manufacturing
The Crosstour is produced at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc., East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio.
Warranty
The 2013 Honda Crosstour is covered by a 3-year/100,000 km (whichever comes earlier) new-car limited warranty.