Temple of VTEC has received word that the recently launched Crossroad is headed to the US. It is still a rumour, but as how the Crossroad was received positively in both its domestic market, Japan, AND the US, it wouldn't be surprising if soon, we see Crossroads in our local Honda dealerships. Here's what TOV had to say of this.
What makes that news more interesting is that we've just received word that this vehicle is actually headed to the US, said to slot into Honda's lineup between the CR-V and Pilot. With 7-passenger seating capacity stuffed into rather diminutive packaging, it will be interesting to see how it is priced and if Honda will spec a different motor and interior grade for our market, as it was our understanding that this vehicle is actually positioned beneath the CR-V in Japan, which in its latest incarnation has moved somewhat upscale.
The Crossroad interior photos certainly show a more spartan atmosphere than the quasi-lux trappings of the '07 CR-V. The Crossroad is currently being offered in the Japanese market with the choice of 140ps R18 or 150ps R20 motor driving either the front wheels or all four of them via Honda's RealTime AWD system.
Just out of curiosity, how many of you would rather see the Stream imported than this? I know I would.
[Source: Temple of VTEC]
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