When did the Honda Crosstour come out?
The Honda Crosstour debuted as a 2010 model-year crossover and went on sale in the United States in late 2009.
Beyond that concise timeline, this article traces the public reveal, the on-sale window in the U.S., and how the model evolved before production ended. It also situates the Crosstour within Honda’s broader lineup and market dynamics during its run.
Release timeline
The following milestones summarize when the Crosstour appeared publicly, began sales, and ultimately ended production:
- 2009 — Public reveal of the Honda Crosstour as the 2010 model-year vehicle, marking its formal introduction to the market.
- 2010 — On-sale availability in the United States for the 2010 Accord Crosstour (the model marketed under the Accord family).
- 2015 — End of production for the Crosstour after the 2015 model year, with Honda phasing out the nameplate.
In summary, the Crosstour’s journey spanned a public debut in 2009, U.S. sales beginning for the 2010 model year, and a conclusion after the 2015 model year.
Context and reception
Design and market position
The Crosstour, also known as the Accord Crosstour in some markets, was Honda’s attempt to bridge a nine between a sedan and an SUV. Built on the Accord platform, the vehicle offered a higher ride height and a hatchback-style rear end intended to boost cargo versatility while preserving a sedan-like feel. It represented Honda’s strategy to diversify the brand’s lineup amid rising demand for crossovers and SUVs.
Why it ended
Despite its niche appeal, the Crosstour struggled with sales relative to the brand’s more traditional SUVs and crossovers. Honda ultimately discontinued the model after the 2015 model year, citing market demand and a shift in product planning toward stronger sellers like the CR-V and Pilot. The Crosstour did not receive a direct successor, and its footprint in Honda’s lineup gradually faded as consumer preferences evolved.
Summary
The Honda Crosstour arrived as a 2010 model-year crossover, with its first public reveal in 2009 and sales launching in late 2009/early 2010. It lasted through the 2015 model year, after which Honda retired the nameplate and redirected resources toward other SUVs and crossovers. The model’s brief run reflects both a period of experimentation in Honda’s lineup and a market that ultimately favored more conventional sport-utility options.
