Building the Accord SUV on the existing Accord platform could keep development costs manageable while offering a roomier, taller alternative.
Learning from the Crosstour
Honda previously attempted a similar concept with the Accord Crosstour, launched in 2010. However, U.
S. sales peaked at 28,851 units in its first year, and Honda discontinued the model in 2015.
The Crosstour was criticized for its awkward design, a mistake Honda is likely to avoid this time.
The new Accord SUV may draw design cues from the Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype shown in May, and possibly from the axed Model 0 Saloon and 0 SUV concepts.
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While its final look remains under wraps, it is expected to be more appealing than the Crosstour.
