N/U: Honda Crossover

beckervdo · 30 Maggio 2009

Based on the Honda Accord chassis, this all-new crossover vehicle will start production in the fourth quarter of 2009 at the Marysville or East Liberty factory. We’ve been told to expect a concept vehicle that foreshadows this new Accord CUV at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The Accord CUV will slot in-between CR-V and Pilot and will look to do battle with Toyota’s new Venza CUV.

Powertrains are not yet known, but the motors currently found in the USDM Accord seem like a safe bet. We observed this mule testing alongside an Acura RDX. We also noted this mule accelerated rather briskly, so the 2.3L, four-cylinder turbo motor from the RDX may have a chance of making it into the Accord CUV.

One thing we can say for sure about this vehicle is that AWD will be an option. A close look at photo five reveals that this prototype has a rear differential. More than likely, this means the car has Honda’s VTM-4 AWD system.
Via Leftlanenews.com
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