2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

CONFIRMED FOR 2010:

ACCORD: The labeling on the climate control buttons has been updated to make them easier to use. EX models get rear-seat ventilation ducts, and Bluetooth is now standard on the EX-L.

ACCORD CROSSTOUR: (photo) The Accord Crosstour is a new BMW X6-style fastback SUV similar in shape to the Acura ZDX. (Acura is a division of Honda.) Honda says the Crosstour offers a car-like driving experience with the all-weather performance of a CUV.

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour test drive
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour photo gallery
CIVIC: No changes.

CR-V: (photo) The CR-V gets a mid-cycle refresh with a new hood, front fascia, bumpers and alloy wheels. The 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine is up 14 hp to 180, and EPA fuel economy estimates rise by 1 MPG. Inside, the front-seat center armrests have been widened, the seat fabric is new, and a few details have been changed, including revised stereo controls. EX-L models now get automatic headlights and an iPod-compatible USB port, and the optional navigation system now includes Bluetooth phone connectivity.

ELEMENT: A new "Dog Friendly" package (photo), which includes a cargo-bay pet bed, rubber floor mats, rear seat cover, dog restraints for both the back seat and cargo bay, and a ramp for dogs who can't make the jump into the Element's cargo bay, will be available as a dealer-installed option on the Element EX starting in fall of 2009. The package is not model-year specific, so it may show up on 2009 as well as 2010 Elements.

FIT: Unchanged.

INSIGHT: (photo) Honda's new affordable hybrid is called the Insight. It features a 1.3 liter gasoline engine with Honda's Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system, and a video-game-like dashboard designed to coach drivers into hypermiling.

2010 Honda Insight test drive
2010 Honda Insight photo gallery
ODYSSEY: No changes.

PILOT: The Pilot was all new for 2009, and is unchanged for 2010.

RIDGELINE: Honda's pickup is unchanged for 2010.

S2000: Discontinued. A replacement S2000 was reportedly in the works, but has been cancelled as a cost-cutting measure. Sad. Very, very sad.

BEYOND 2010:

CR-Z: (photo) The CR-Z is a two-seat hybrid-powered sports car. The CR-Z will reportedly use a powertrain similar to that of the Insihgt, but with a slightly larger (1.5 liter) engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The production CR-Z will be shown at the Detroit Auto Show; it's expected to go on sale in 2010 as a 2011 model.