Honda's latest Accord model arrives in the form of a CUV, known as the Crosstour. The Accord Crosstour is available in two trim levels: the EX and EX-L, both with similar mechanical specs but different feature sets.

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The front-wheel-drive Crosstour EX starts from $29,670, while the more upscale EX-L sells for $32,570. The all-wheel-drive package is only available with the EX-L model, starting at $34,020. Adding navigation adds a further $2,200 to the price tag, for a total of $34,770 with 2WD and $36,220 with AWD.

Although visually similar to the upcoming Acura ZDX, the Crosstour does not ride on the ZDX's platform. Based on a modified Honda Accord chassis, the Crosstour is being produced at Honda's East Liberty factory in Ohio (the ZDX will be produced in Alliston, Ontario).

Power for the Crosstour is provided by Honda's 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 engine -- the same mill in the Accord sedan generates 271 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 254 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. No four-cylinder powerplant will be available.

Highlights of standard features on the Accord Crosstour EX include: dual-zone automatic air conditioning with second row ventilation, 360-Watt AM/FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers, easy fold-down 60-40 split rear seat back, 17-inch aluminum wheels with 225/65 R17 all-season tires, hidden removable utility box, cruise control, moonroof, auto up/down driver and front passenger side windows, rear privacy glass, steering wheel-integrated audio controls, compass and outside temperature indicator, projector beam headlights with auto-off, fog lights, chrome door handles, body-colored power side mirrors with defrost, and more.

The Accord Crosstour EX-L adds or upgrades: leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, leather steering wheel, leather gear shift knob, auto day/night dimming rearview mirror, 18-inch aluminum wheels with 225/60 R18 all-season tires, auto on/off headlights, memory driver-side seats, memory side mirrors with reverse tilting capability, cargo privacy cover, HomeLink transmitter, Kevlar cone speakers, aluminum dome-type front tweeter speakers and a USB audio interface.

Although its coupe-like shape somewhat limits cargo volume, Honda designed the Crosstour with cargo hauling in mind.

"Honda has a longstanding reputation for maximizing interior space and utility in its vehicles," said Erik Berkman, vice president of corporate planning and logistics for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Like the award-winning Honda Fit, the Accord Crosstour uses a versatile design to create an interior that functions with the practicality of a larger vehicle."

The Crosstour will also also feature an 8-inch deep under-floor Hidden Removable Utility Box with a reversible lid.

Safety technology includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, a Honda-exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Additional safety equipment includes: Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), commonly referred to as Electronic Stability Control; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist; side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); dual-stage, multiple threshold front airbags; and active front seat head restraints.

The Accord Crosstour will slot in-between CR-V and Pilot.