Crossover Station Wagon

Segment combination (crossover) between SUV and station wagon and the trend has become increasingly sought by many people. Manufacturers seem to forget the global economic crisis and begin thinking about competition in the niche market that is still wide.

Toyota Venza year introduced years ago and got a positive response, especially in the United States (U.S.), a large motorized car hooked. Recently, Honda Accord also introduces Crosstour to rival Venza.

This weekend officially introduced the Honda Accord that started Crosstour marketed in the United States (U.S.) autumn this year. Cars designed to be a rival to Toyota Venza is more sporty, stylish, and available optional all-wheel drive.

Although this car looks the same as the Acura concept car ZDX, ZDX production Crosstour later and will not use the same platform. Crosstour Accord is available in two engine variants, the 2.4L four-cylinder capable of producing 177 hp 3.5L V6 and is capable of producing 271 hp.

Security features that are on the Accord, among others Crosstour Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS).

LKAS is a security system that uses a camera to detect the slope to the side of the car and driver to assist in the stable.

The ACC features a security system that uses millimeter wave radar (millimetre-wave radar) to maintain safe distance with the car which is in front of automatically making it easier for drivers to be more relaxed.

Features Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) function to monitor the distance between the Accord Crosstour car in front of it and will alert the driver if the distance is not safe so reduce the risk tabrak back.

This car is in the segment between the CR-V and Pilot. Accord Crosstour dikabarkan akan dijual start U.S. $ 25,000 or around Rp 250 million. Executive Vice President North American Honda John Mendel told Automotive News that the crossover model will explode even though he did not give details such as what the crossover Honda.

Meanwhile, Toyota Venza is introduced before the American public in 2008 ago. Venza was developed from the Toyota Camry platform. Available katagorinya, crossover, this model combines comfort, style and fun-to-drive sedan with SUV.

"Target consumers diincar Toyota is that they want the flexibility of space, such as SUVs, but economical and comfortable sedan dikendarai like," said Vice President and General Manager of Toyota Division Group Bob Carter.

This car, according to Carter, positioned between the Camry and Highlander SUV, with the typical chrome gril and line stretching to the back. This five-passenger vehicle engine using the four-cylinder 2.7 liter or 3.5 liter V6.

Both are paired with matik transmission 6-speed sequential. V6 versions have a towing capability to 3,500 pounds, equivalent to the ability of rival-rival dikelasnya Nissan Murano and Ford Edge.

Venza will be using the system all-wheel drive wheel drive and front wheel drive. V6 versions use a 20 inch wheel are using version 2.7 liters velg measuring 19 inches