Honda on Tuesday released pricing information on its 2010 Accord Crosstour, which will go head-to-head with vehicles like the Toyota Venza when it hits dealer showrooms next month. The Accord Crosstour is available in two model choices, 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 will be produced at Honda's East Liberty factory in Ohio (the ZDX will be produced in Alliston, Ontario). The Accord Crosstour will slot in-between CR-V and Pilot.

Power for the Crosstour will be provided by Honda's 3.5L i-VTEC V6 engine. No power figures were given for the Crosstour, but 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.