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Monday, April 23, 2012

Old Civic Ain't Dead Yet


Dongfeng Honda introduced one of its new models, the Ciimo, based on the last-generation Honda Civic. This model will be positioned as a middle-class compact to mid-size sedan in China. 

China Gets Hands on new Acura products




Honda also unveiled a new line of products for its luxury-brand Acura in China at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show today. This includes the small-compact luxury sedan named the ILX, the small compact luxury SUV called the RDX along with a sneak peek at the NSX Concept. The ILX and RDX will launch in China this fall and the NSX Concept will launch its production variant in China a few months following the US launch which is tentatively set for 2015. 

Honda Concept S Unveiled at 2012 Beijing Auto Show




Honda unveiled its Concept S at the Beijing Auto Show today with a focus on new-value passenger movers. This was primarily designed for the Chinese market and the Chinese market will be the first to have this model on sale. S stands for Stylish, Smart and Surprise. The model will adopt a hybrid powertrain which will utilize both the fun aspect of driving and the environmental technological packaging at the same time. This model will feature Honda's spacious cabins for its people-movers and a mass-production model will be released through Dongfeng Honda next year followed by a global introduction. Perhaps this model may make its way through to North America? Would you buy it? 

Honda Concept C Introduced at 2012 Beijing Auto Show




Honda unveiled the world premiere of its Concept C model in China. It will be a middle-class mid-sized sedan that Honda is developing strictly for the Chinese market. C represents Cool, Challenge and China. According to Honda, the Concept C features a stately, distinctive and sporty design that was inspired by the image of a dragon. The product planning for this model was done through Honda China's development teams in association with Honda Japan. Honda will introduce a mass-production model of this concept through Guangqi Honda next year. Whether or not this will be our next Accord, it sure doesn't sound like it. What do you think of this as the next Accord? Overstyled or wrongly-styled? 

2013 Acura ILX Canadian Prices


Acura announced pricing today for the all-new 2013 ILX luxury compact sedan that serves as the gateway to the Acura brand.  Available in Acura dealerships across Canada on May 25, the 2013 ILX will start with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $27,790 for ILX. 
 “The all-new Acura ILX will appeal to first-time luxury buyers - young and independent Canadians looking to express their individuality, while balancing environmental responsibility and affordability, " said Alexandre Roger, assistant vice president, Acura Canada. “ Although the luxury market represents just 10 per cent of total industry sales, 80 per cent of mass market buyers desire to step up to a luxury vehicle and ILX will provide those customers with a true gateway into the luxury market.”
The ILX will feature three advanced, sporty and efficient powertrain choices, including Acura’s first gasoline-electric hybrid.  The ILX will be powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 140 lb.-ft. of torque at 4300 rpm.  For those who seek a more spirited driving experience, the ILX Dynamic is equipped with a 2.4-litre engine with an output of 201 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 170 lb.-ft. torque at 4400 rpm.
As Acura’s first ever hybrid model, the ILX Hybrid makes use of a 1.5-litre engine and an integrated electric motor. The hybrid drivetrain uses the gasoline engine as the primary power source, while an electric motor provides additional power when needed. A lithium-ion battery pack is used to capture and store electricity for the 20 horsepower electric motor. Together, the gasoline engine and electric motor produce 111 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 127 lb.-ft. of torque between 1000-3500 rpm. During braking, the gasoline engine deactivates and the electric motor acts as a generator to recharge the battery pack. At a stop, the 1.5-litre engine can enter idle-stop mode to save fuel and reduce emissions. The engine remains off until the brake pedal is released.
The ILX chassis utilizes advanced MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension systems, along with new Amplitude Reactive Dampers. The dampers operate in two distinct performance parameters to simultaneously provide superior ride comfort and precision handling. In addition, Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering is used for excellent steering feel and improved fuel efficiency. The result is a chassis with a high level of refinement, confident handling and a nimble and sporty driving experience.
Inside, the ILX will feature a high-quality, well-appointed interior that is smart, spacious and sporty.  It will offer a number of new, high-value features including a standard Keyless Access System with smart entry and pushbutton start and SMS text message function for smart connectivity with the world.
As with all Acura models, the ILX will have a long list of standard features, two trim levels –a Premium Package and Technology Package – and excellent standard safety features, including Acura’s acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, front, side and side-curtain airbags, 4-channel anti-lock brakes and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®). Although yet to be tested, Acura anticipates that the ILX will achieve top crash safety ratings from both the U.S.-based NHTSA and IIHS.
The available Premium Package features leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, an upgraded 365-watt stereo system, a rearview camera and an Active Sound Cancellation system to make for a quieter cabin.
Building on the Premium Package, the available Technology Package adds Acura’s award winning ELS Surround® audio system and a complement of relevant technologies, including Acura Navigation System with Bilingual Voice Recognition™. The navigation system makes use of a hard disk drive (HDD) with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity, including 15 gigabytes that can be specifically allocated for music storage. With the available Premium or Technology Package, a new multi-view rear camera is used.
The Acura ILX will be manufactured exclusively at the company’s state-of-the-art Greensburg, Indiana, plant – one of only three plants worldwide to receive J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 Platinum Award for outstanding product quality, and the top award for any factory in North America.
2013 ILX Pricing
ILX - $27,790
ILX Premium - $29,990
ILX Tech- $32,290
ILX Dynamic - $29,990
ILX Hybrid - $34,990


Friday, April 20, 2012

2013 Acura ILX American Pricing Announced


 The all-new 2013 Acura ILX will go on sale at Acura dealerships May 22, 2012, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP*) starting at $25,900 Acura announced today. The ILX offers remarkable value for the money with robust feature content and premium appeal. 

“The 2013 Acura ILX will serve as the gateway to the Acura brand,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “At the leading edge of a new, sporty compact segment, the ILX delivers style, value, performance and connectivity to younger buyers looking to move into the luxury market.” 

The all-new Acura ILX features a windswept exterior design with 5-passenger cabin, a choice of three powertrain options, including Acura’s first-ever gasoline-electric hybrid, and a well appointed interior that is smart, spacious and sporty. It will offer a number of new, premium features including a standard Keyless Access System with smart entry and pushbutton start, along with Pandora® internet radio interface and SMS text message function for smart connectivity with the world. Like all Acura models, the ILX is equipped with a rich list of standard features including a power moonroof, aluminium wheels and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. 

The entry-level ILX (starting at $25,900) is powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower paired with a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking a more dynamic driving experience, the ILX can be equipped with a 2.4-liter engine ($29,200, includes the Premium package) with an output of 201 horsepower featuring a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission. The ILX Hybrid (starting at $28,900) makes use of a 1.5-liter inline engine and an Integrated Motor Assist® electric motor. Paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the ILX 1.5L Hybrid has an EPA estimated** city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 39/38/38 mpg. 

As with all Acura models, the ILX will have a long list of standard features, multiple trim levels (a Premium Package and Technology Package), and excellent standard safety features— including Acura's acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, front, side and side-curtain airbags, 4-channel anti-lock brakes and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®). Although yet to be tested, Acura anticipates that the ILX will achieve top crash safety ratings from both NHTSA and the IIHS. 

The Premium Package (available as a $3,300 option; not available on the ILX Hybrid model) features leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a power driver's seat, an upgraded 360 watt stereo system with XM® radio, HID headlights, foglights, 17-inch aluminium wheels, a multi-view rearview camera and an Active Sound Cancellation system to make for a quieter cabin. 

Building on the Premium Package, the Technology Package (available on the ILX with 2.0-liter engine for $2,200) adds Acura's award winning ELS Surround® audio system and a full complement of relevant technologies, including AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps and HomeLink®. The navigation system makes use of a hard disk drive (HDD) with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity— including 15 gigabytes that can be specifically allocated for music storage. The Technology package is also available on the ILX Hybrid for $5,500 and includes all Premium Package features except 17-inch aluminium wheels. 

The Acura ILX will be manufactured (using U.S. and globally sourced parts), exclusively at the company's state-of-the-art Greensburg, Indiana plant, one of only three plants worldwide to receive J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Platinum Award for outstanding product quality, and the top award for any factory in North America.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Honda to Unveil 2 Concepts in China

This may be the Accord Sedan Concept that Honda is debuting in Beijing on April 23rd

This may be the Asian/Australian Honda Odyssey Concept that Honda is debuting in Beijing on April 23rd

Honda is set to unveil two major vehicles in Beijing, China. These two vehicles are part of Honda's grandiose revitalization for the brand in China as it prepares to launch 10 new and full-model-change vehicles from 2013-2015. Honda wants to double its 2011 sales by 2015. Honda is now committed to equipping every model sold in China by 2015 with its patented Earth Dreams Technology and as a result, each of its new models will be tops in fuel efficiency and performance. As part of its revitalization, Honda will be unveiling the CR-Z, Insight and Fit Hybrid to Chinese consumers with preparations of building local plants in China to produce these hybrids and reduce shipping costs. 

Acura China will also benefit from this announcement with the new NSX to be launched in China along with the introduction of the ILX, RDX and RLX models to Chinese consumers. Acura will also specifically equip local Chinese vehicles with smaller engines where the demand continues to grow for fuel-efficient and small engines. All Acura engines will be revamped by the end of 2015 to bring the latest advanced technologies to Chinese consumers. 

Along with enhancing current products, Honda is also looking at establishing a Honda design studio in China. This studio will be able to strengthen Honda China and enable Honda China to produce local products that exceed the expectations of customers in China. And of course, Honda is also looking at ways of incorporating local supplies and parts/components into its Chinese vehicles to increase cost competitiveness and increase its support of local industries. Some of this will be achieved with Dongfeng Honda's second plant to be utilized by July 2012. Meanwhile, Guangqi Honda is set to expand its operations into a third line and is aiming for production on this line by 2014. 

Of course, a revitalization isn't without word-of-mouth and Honda will begin a new brand communication campaign in China with the tag line meaning "a new future will be carved out when Honda takes new actions together with its customers." Acura's new tagline will suggest that Acura vehicles put the central focus onto customers and will provide each customer with the joy of becoming one with the vehicle and the freedom of maneuvering at the will of the driver. Acura will put the focus onto the customers and strengthen their already well-established customer service by providing specialized services. 

Acura China and Honda China's revitalization begins with the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition which starts April 23, 2012 to the press, April 27 to the public until its closing on May 2, 2012. 

Sunday, April 8, 2012

2012 Acura TSX A-SPEC Released in Canada!




But be warned, this release is limited to 200 units in Canada with sales starting this week. Acura is making a limited run of the TSX A-SPEC model that slots in between the TSX Premium Package and the TSX Tech Package in Canada. The A-SPEC adds onto the Premium Package with features such as unique 18" aluminum alloy wheels, silver plated paddle shifters, red-trimmed ebony suede seat surfaces, metal racing pedals, cabin red ambient lighting, a front+side+rear body kit along with A-SPEC badging. The TSX A-SPEC starts at $36 190 in Canada for the manual transmission and tops out at $37 490 for the automatic transmission. The car will be available in either Bellanova White Pearl or Crystal Black Pearl.

If you're interested in snapping a limited edition TSX model, make your move fast! Acura expects to have all these cars accounted for by this summer. 

For more information, visit the Acura Canada website @ http://acura.ca/tsx

2012 Honda StepWGN and StepWGN Spada Launched!


The StepWGN Spada is a more luxurious StepWGN fitted with the latest technology gizmos and swads of chrome
The StepWGN people mover is Honda's first mid-size vehicle to be featured with the Earth Dreams CVT transmission. This allows the new StepWGN to become Japan's most fuel-efficient mid-size people mover as an idle-stop system, high-efficiency electric oil pump, G-Design Shift (coordinated control system for the transmission) are now all standard mechanical equipment on the 2012 StepWGN. A combination of these technologies has allowed the new CVT to offer 5% better fuel economy than Honda's traditional CVT units and up to 10% higher when compared to a typical Honda 5-speed automatic transmission. 

Keep in mind that Honda's first car with the Earth Dreams technology was featured on the N BOX.

This iteration of the StepWGN features a revised front and rear end with LED lights along with improved interior trim and seating configurations along with an improved chassis with firmer driving dynamics.

The new StepWGN and StepWGN is now in Japanese showrooms. 

Friday, April 6, 2012

500 More in Swindon


We reported yesterday that Honda's Swindon plant in the UK is now back into production. Now Honda is planning to recruit 500 additional staff to build a third shift at the plant. This comes a few weeks after all production levels returned to normal at the plant and several months after the Thailand floods and the Japanese triple-disaster that created a series of calamities for the plant. The third shift will come under the light on May 1. The aim is the ramp up production to 180 000 units this year and hit the plant's capacity of 250 000 units per year by 2014-2015. Honda may continue to invest in the plant and push expansion of the plant to include CR-V UK production. This means that the capacity of the plant may be pushed as far as 280 000 units. 

This remains a piece of good news for Honda and local residents/workers in Swindon along with European consumers in general as it represents Honda's dedication and tenacity in building the best products possible for Europeans. 

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Quebecors, it's that simple,



Canadians, your new Civic is cheaper than you thought ...


April 2012 Incentives: 2012 Acura MDX


Acura Canada's Master The Road sales event is going on now where you can get massive discounts if you pay by cash (up to $6000 off!) and you can also receive an accessories bonus on your new MDX! Head on over to your local Acura dealership for more information. Hurry because this offer ends April 30, 2012. 

April 2012 Incentives: 2012 Acura TL


Acura Canada's Master The Road sales event is going on now where you can get massive discounts if you pay by cash and you can also receive an accessories bonus on your new TL! Head on over to your local Acura dealership for more information. Hurry, because this offer ends April 30, 2012.

Acura Canada: 2013 Acura RDX Released!



Acura Canada's 2013 RDX is now officially on sale at your local Canadian Acura dealerships!

For more information, visit Acura Canada's 2013 RDX website @ http://acura.ca/rdx

Acura US: 2013 Acura RDX Released!



The new 2013 Acura RDX is now available at your local Acura US dealerships.

Hit up, http://www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=RDX for more information! 

Honda UK: 2012 Honda Insight Released!


Honda's refreshed 2012 Insight for UK consumers include all the changes done to the North American 2012 Insight. These include a refreshed front end with a Honda Hybrid grille and LED lights, a refreshed rear-end with completely new lower intakes, a more luxurious interior with covered cupholders and woodgrain trim, a redesigned navigation system, higher quality leather and suede interior trim with leather stitching on the dashboard and seats, a larger split-view rear window, Hill Start Assist, HID automatic front lights with auto-levelling capability, rain-sensing windshield wipers and a shark-fin antenna.

For more information, visit Honda UK's 2012 Insight Brochure @ http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/insight/_assets/pdf/new-insight-2012-brochure-uk.pdf

KBB Awards


In the 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards, Honda has won the Best Value Brand and Most Trusted Brand categories. American Honda's Exec VP of Sales, John Mendel was on hand to accept the awards yesterday at the 2012 New York Auto Show and was honored to accept these awards to which he believes points directly to Honda's core tenets. KBB's Brand Image Awards have an enviable position in the minds of in-market shoppers and KBB believes that Honda vehicles enjoy a decades-deep reputation as the smart choice in many of the categories it competes in. KBB also believes that Honda's superb resale value, exceptional quality and legendary dependability continue to make it an exceptional automotive value in the market today. 

Back On Track


After a very difficult year for Honda in Europe in 2011, Honda's Swindon manufacturing operations are back in business full time. Production and sales were hit extremely hard following last year's triple-disaster in Japan but things have been slowly been put back on track since. According to the board in Swindon, the plant lost 50% of its planned production last year because of massive parts supplies problems from its 2nd and 3rd party suppliers. Swindon has only returned to full production capability in the past 2 weeks. 

Honda's sales in the UK dropped 20% and Honda admits that it is not only the availability problem that lead to lower sales but to product shortcomings. Honda is now committed to launching new models every year for the next 4 years beginning with the new Civic and ending with the new NSX. Research and development investment will also be done locally in Swindon with Honda investing up to 1.5 billion euros. 

Honda believes it is time for some of its cars to have a more European feel to it, not only in terms of driving dynamics and engineering, but in interior trim and overall substantial taste as well. 

2014 Acura RLX Interior Photos








Keep in mind that these are VERY EARLY pre-production photos of the new RLX as Acura engineers and designers are still working out the kinks to the interior. It is believed that the interior will be hand-crafted and the rough spots that you see on this pre-production model will be worked out in due time for the production model. What do you think of this new interior design, layout and outlook for the RLX? 

S.H.I.E.L.D. Acura MDX Edition





Aside from the other Acura vehicles being featured in Marvel's superhero movies, add this to the evergrowing list, the S.H.I.E.L.D. Acura MDX who will play a role in the upcoming The Avengers. It is believed that the S.H.I.E.L.D. MDX with the Sentinel Package has the same Palladium-powered titanium engine, 9-speed transmission and diamond quartz brakes as the Acura Roadster that was spied on The Avengers set. The MDX also has an aerial drone, cloaking devices, bulletproof body, repulsor cannon and an advanced targeting system. 

If you want one of these fictitious MDX models, you're going to have to shell out big dough. It's going for almost $6 million. So if you want a bulletproof body or a titanium engine ... be prepared. 


2013 Acura RDX Commercials





It's a whole new world with the new RDX!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Accord's Disappointing Sales


Honda's American President and CEO, Tetsuo Iwamura is expressing his discontent towards the falling Accord sales in the US. He says that the flagship Honda model has not been satisfactory because of continued inventory problems of the most popular trim levels of the Accord. Honda says that it is working on the inventory problems that have plagued the availability of the Accord since the triple-disaster in Japan last year. In March 2012, US consumers bought only 26 771 Accords compared to 31 533 Accords in the same time period last year. 

Honda believes that distribution of popular trim levels between dealerships was the main cause for this fall but does believe that a new 2013 Accord coming this fall would also address the sales issue. 

Honda Civic UK Tops Best Value Car


According to the UK batch of Parkers Cost of Motoring New Cars Awards, Honda's new Civic UK 1.4 i-VTEC SE has been named the best car for value in the UK. The Civic was number one not only in the medium hatchback category of the awards but number one in the overall value winner.  Parkers Cost of Motoring New Cars is a tool that calculates the hidden costs associated with owning and running a new car for 3 years, this includes fuel consumption, servicing, depreciation and road tax. 

Honda's new 2012 Jazz 1.3 IMA HE Hybrid was awarded the Eco Car Value Award for the second-year running. 

Congrats to Honda UK, who have delivered a knockout to the competition with these value awards. 

More 2013 Honda Crosstour Pics



If you didn't like the earlier pictures of the 2013 Crosstour in light blue, here are two with the car in black/dark grey. Certainly changes the whole perspective, doesn't it? 

Autos.ca's Review of the 2012 Honda Insight


You can't help but feel bad for the Insight. Especially in Canada. Faced with a lack of hybrid popularity and Prius competition, this little hatchback consistently places in the top 10 list. The top 10 list for the least-selling cars in Canada. In 2012, Honda got rid of the EX model and updated the LX model and reduced its base price. But is it enough to woo buyers?

2013 Honda Crosstour Details



Well, they kinda changed it. Kinda. Honda is relaunching the Crosstour as a car aimed at active consumers but all this is, is a Crosstour guised-up with fog lights, soft-roader front bumper and dark trim spreading all the way to the back. A new grille helps with the lines at the front while the rear gets some slight, but not noticeable revisions. Perhaps Honda has more planned inside than out.

Or not.

The new Crosstour features an 8-inch display and LaneWatch blind-spot detection camera with upgraded trim and keyless ignition. The 2.4L making 192hp remains while the 3.5L V6 making 271hp returns with a 6-speed transmission with paddle shifters. All the meanwhile, you get to drive in 18-inch wheels, 19-inchers are only for the Concept version, sorry. 

Has Honda finally gotten it right? Or did it miss the bullseye? Comment below!

Wait, they changed it? 2013 Honda Crosstour Concept Unveiled






Honda unveiled the 2013 Crosstour Concept today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), providing the first official glimpse of a more capable looking exterior styling direction for the luxurious mid-size CUV. Set to go on sale this fall, the Crosstour's defined lines will resonate more clearly with the active consumers that form the largest portion of the premium crossover segment. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 will feature improved fuel economy thanks to its new 6-speed automatic transmission, while both four-cylinder and V-6 versions will benefit from a host of safety and visibility upgrades.

"Fueled by a combination of versatility, luxury, and efficiency, owners have demonstrated remarkable devotion to the Honda Crosstour," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "The 2013 Crosstour Concept shows how Honda will strengthen the styling and add even more content to one of the most efficient offerings in the class."

Concept Design
The Crosstour Concept features a more capable, SUV-like styling direction for Honda's mid-size crossover. A more aggressive and athletic front end, new contrasting moldings on the lower door garnish, and cleaner front and rear fascias anchored by the rugged look of finished sill plates provide more visual strength to the Crosstour Concept. Adding to the SUV-like stance, new rear-fender finish helps give the Concept a more solidly planted appearance.

Up front, the new integrated foglamp treatment is complemented by a slotted finish beneath the headlights, which helps integrate the new, bolder grille. The revised tailgate sports a more horizontal design to add visual width to the sculpted lines at the rear of the Crosstour.

The Crosstour Concept is coated in a fresh hue, similar to one of two new shades that will appear on the 2013 Crosstour. Anchoring the Crosstour Concept are unique 5-spoke 19-inch wheels, while the 2013 Honda Crosstour will feature new 18-inch alloy wheels.

Though not on display in the Crosstour Concept, the luxurious interior of the Honda Crosstour will see even further refinement for 2013, including heavily revised trim materials, the addition of an 8-inch, in-dash information display, keyless ignition, and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters on V-6 models.

Advanced and Efficient Powertrains
The Crosstour will offer two powertrains for the 2013 model year: a re-engineered and more powerful 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, or a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine. The 2013 Crosstour V-6 models will feature a 6-speed automatic transmission and utilize Honda Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology to achieve class-leading V-6 fuel economy1 along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model. Also available on Crosstour EX-L V-6 models is Honda's Real Time 4WDTM system, which sends power to all four wheels when front-wheel slippage is detected.

The four-cylinder Crosstour models are powered by a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine producing 192 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 RPM. To maximize efficiency, a 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment.

Safety and Technology Innovations
The 2013 Crosstour will introduce numerous new safety features, and is targeted to earn top scores in the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The next Crosstour will be available with Honda's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) technology. Both systems use a camera mounted behind the windshield to alert drivers if the car is moving out of its lane or to warn drivers of a potential collision in front of them.

The 2013 Crosstour will provide a host of visibility enhancements, and will be one of the first models to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. Standard equipment to further enhance visibility on the 2013 Crosstour will also include re-shaped rear headrests, a rearview camera and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror.

Standard Crosstour convenience features include an automatic dimming rearview mirror, auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and USB audio interface. Other available features on the 2013 Crosstour will include a hard-drive based navigation system, Pandora internet radio interface, XM satellite radio and an SMS text-to-speech function.