👉 2015 Honda Crosstour EX-L

[@AlexThorn]

I traded my 2013 crosstour ex for a 2018 new Honda Civic hatchback..... And I can't tell you how much I miss my crosstour. Nothing wrong with the civic hatch but this car was special.... Really special

[@douglaslippertindy]

This is a nice overview of this amazing car. In reviewing the various KZbin videos for Honda CrossTours, I see a fair amount of disinformation and some confusion. So here goes from a 2015 EX-L owner: These cars were manufactured for only six model years, 2010 to 2015 at the Accord plant in Ohio. They were originally badged as an "Accord CrossTour" and were availble with either a 2.4 Liter in-line 4 cylinder engine producing around 192 HP or the J35Y V6 which, in the last year, pushed out 278 HP. You can think of them as "an Accord with a hatch" and, if so equipped, "all wheel drive." The J35 really comes alive around 3700 rpm. Transmission was either a five-speed automatic or, in later years with the J35Y engine, a six speed automatic. No CVT nor manual. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive was available. With AWD, the power stays primarily with the front wheels until a loss of traction is sensed, then additional power is shifted to the rear wheels. (My Honda tech tells me to think of it as "90% on the front wheels all the time and, when called for, 60/40 split between front and rear"). The primary purpose of the AWD system is additional stability on paved roads, not for off-roading. All models showed "dual exhaust" but it was show only. For the V6, the exhaust is chanelled into one pipe, then split near the rear. The four cylinder, of course, has only one exit for the exhaust from the engine. Some early V6 customers complained about the VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) systems which shuts down fuel to 1/2 the cylinders when not needed. In years of driving mine I've never experienced an issue and routinely get 30 mpg when crusing at 70 mph. The J35 engine is an interference engine. This means that, should the valve train cease working, it's possible (and highly likely) that a piston will crash into an open valve. For that reason, Honda recommends changing the timing belt at 105,000 miles and every 105,000 miles thereafter. Since the water pump has to come off at the same time, it's prudent to replace that and the pulleys when you do the belt. Cost is usually $850 to $1050 for this service. In my opinion, this car was ahead of its time. You will have to go far and wide to find anyone who has owned a CrossTour and didn't fall in love with the car. Honda built it for functionality, not style, although those who love these cars love the look, as well. If you look, you will now see that BMW and Mercedes have vehicles that look very similar to the CrossTour. Additonally, I had this engine/transmission set up in my 2004 Saturn VUE (sometimes called a "Honda Vue") and, when I sold this that vehicle it had 232,000 miles on it, with only routine maintenance. No oil or transmission leaks or issues for the 12 years I owned it. These cars are getting harder and harder to find. If you look for one, I recommend the V6 AWD version. But if the car has over 100,000 miles on it, make sure the timing belt service was performed or get it done immediately after you take possession. (The one person I know who did not perform the timing belt service had theirs break at 170,000 miles, so you have a bit of room there). The 4 cylinder does not require the timing belt service. Most of the 2014/2015 models were painted black. My guess is that Honda knew it was phasing out the cars and, since black paint is less expensive, made that choice. However, there's nothing like a black car when the paint is buffed and shined.

[@thetkofficialshowfeaturing445]

Thanks for taking the time and sharing that information. I'm currently looking for one now, and this information helps, especially with the timing belt change.

[@fastacker2]

I still drive my 2015 Crosstour with the 3.5L engine, 2WD. Best car ever. Very fast if you get on the throttle a little you are gone. I installed a device to defeat the variable cylinder shutdown feature. Really makes it faster and also prolongs the life of the engine. Gas mileage barely changed. Change the transmission fluid every other oil change. Only use pure synthetic oil. The only thing I don't care for is the air conditioner stinks every time the car is started. Mold grows inside somewhere. Honda should never have stopped making these. 2 other drawbacks once you hit 100,000 miles is the mechanical valve lifters need to be adjusted (who the heck still uses mechanical lifters these days?) , and the timing has a belt that must be changed as it is in interference engine. I am only at 60,000 miles currently, so have a ways to go yet.

[@ClickBaitFishin]

You change the trans fluid every other oil change? So every 6k mi? That doesn't sound good.

[@fastacker2]

@@ClickBaitFishin I change the oil when it tells me to, which is more like 7000 miles per oil change. Doing a simple drain and refill only replaces about half the fluid. So it is sort of like a trans fluid change every 28000 miles. Not quite , but close.

[@mrsillystrings4075]

VCM muzzler is a good thing👍🏻

[@GDOGROOLZ1]

Used to have a 2012 Crosstour EX....boy do I miss that car!

[@aayonce4]

Da Car Guy why did you get rid of it?

[@jesuschavez8417]

No response. :'(

[@chanequabrown]

I had one before best car I've ever had it is definitely an all purposed car and i love it ,someone hit my car the car took a hard hit and we walked away with our lives so now I want the same car again because I love it just that much

[@tony3313]

I have a 2010 and have had it for 9 years and am very pleased.

[@olanrewajuajala6366]

2015 Honda crosstour is really a great car

[@TheDelightfulCrafter]

I have a 2012 and am so sad that the 2015 is the last model year for the Crosstour. It's a fantastic car and I am still complemented on it weekly about how beautiful it is. When I trade it in.. I'll be looking for the 2015 model...

[@MrVito1130]

Just purchased one. Great car all around.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Vernon Day Great choice!

[@vipulagora1325]

+MikesCarInfo u started begging for likes even before the video started... Too Desperate

[@sexyebonyprince7209]

+Vipul Agora wtf. when did it become a crime to do so. and i never saw him begging for like. you are begging for attention.

[@aayonce4]

How’s road noise and seat comfort-ability

[@LamoidZombieDog]

@@aayonce4 very quiet

[@TuskTheRipper96]

Thanks mate, this is definitely the car for me. I'm from Clovis, California. I live in the Central Valley, lots o' flatland and farms. This is my type of car for many reasons, my most important is that I'm the type of guy that would like to get out of dodge during the weekend & any prolonged vacation time. So, I either head to Yosemite and camp, or I head to San Francisco or Los Angeles.

[@angiemorelock5605]

I have the 2015 Crosstour and I Love Love love it nothing bad to say. I highly recommend it.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

As a Honda guy: I'd buying this soon Mike.

[@bostourn]

Its so funny to see a newer vehicle retrofitted to the Gen8 (2008-2012) Honda accord interor.

[@LamoidZombieDog]

Why? It's a good design

[@LamoidZombieDog]

Beautiful car, I love my 2015. Wish it looked brand new like that one

[@ajl9491]

beautiful...no idea why it didnt sell well

[@LamoidZombieDog]

People stupidly said the shape was ugly.

[@luisboutin]

I see it as cute and different, bold, classy and sexy, most people like the same, those of us with good taste are fewer and that is reflected in everything, music, fashion, etc.

[@LamoidZombieDog]

@@luisboutin it was just to far ahead of it's time. I have a 2015 in black, I love it.

[@oluwatosinogunrinde6743]

​@@LamoidZombieDog how good is it? I'm thinking of buying one.

[@LamoidZombieDog]

@@oluwatosinogunrinde6743 Best Honda you can buy. The V6 option is an almost 300hp bulletproof engine that will go to 500k+ miles, the i4 is still reliable too with a very minor mpg increase. Extremely comfortable, personally for me the facelift Crosstour has to much lumbar support but that's just me. Very comfortable inside, tons of space, doesn't matter if you are tall or short it's still comfortable to drive, trunk size is great, tons of storage under the trunk with lots of useful features, and the 4WD works very well. If you have any questions while purchasing one I know basically everything there is to know about the crosstour and the 8th gen Accord platform that it's built on, you can contact me. It will be hard to find one though, they are considered rare vehicles and it's getting harder and harder to find one anywhere near below 100k miles, not that 100k miles is a lot for these crosstours. Though 100k or less will have a high price, but there is some great value on above 100k mile ones.

[@gustavoacosta215]

Am geting one this week with that motor I’ll be driving this with my kids 40 years

[@JAYBud88]

gustavo acosta did you get this? I want one I have a v6 rav4 sport

[@Luvmeforeve]

Can’t wait to get mine! Yes, this car is old but I love it so much lol

[@Bay_Area_john]

Same here.

[@SME5724]

I love the crosstour …. Super underrated

[@kaoru34567ify]

That my next car 2 buy thank you.

[@mayorlondon]

nice timing..Was just saying I couldn't find any decent in-depth reviews of this car.

[@EricJDiLeo]

That was a GREAT video

[@anthony_offroading1079]

“Oh yeah, that nice’’😂

[@tesilimunadejare1218]

Amazing car 👏

[@MikesCarInfo]

[@allentolbert8404]

Great video

[@bbrenddon]

I have a crosstour but in V6 thank god lol

[@Tallster3]

Great review!! Great car!

[@MikesCarInfo]

Thanks for watching and your feedback :)

[@hunterstephens2055]

My car says 4WD. Does this mean the 4WD is on all the time? I don't see a switch to change back and forth. If it is on all the time is that good for milage?

[@javaredo]

Hi Mike, can you make a video driving the car to see how it does on highways and steering? Thanks.

[@Max1m1lli0n]

Thanks for the detailed video.

[@juanjt199]

I'm so glad your channel subscription in growing! Take care! Keep up the good work!

[@Bluj162]

Considering one with 60k miles seems like a hidden gem

[@dondey8448]

why does it have so many extra gears while button ignition only has one extra gear

[@lynnebailey2209]

where is the trunk key? It says on the door but you didn't mention it.

[@jazzyalex2011]

Do the Crosstours have a CVT transmission?

[@DonkeyBz]

No

[@tesilimunadejare1218]

Does this car has the 2016. If yes, can you make an other video for 2016 ? Thanks

[@TrimMagician]

they stopped making them in 2015 man

[@therealstoic8242]

ok...it is lol.. thanks for that... it's a pretty weak version of the 4wd monster they actually make but I'm under the impression honda needs different types to attract different drivers. 😆

[@MikesCarInfo]

I agree. I also wish they still made them. blog.caranddriver.com/long-suffering-honda-crosstour-given-sweet-release-killed-for-2016/

[@carnewsnetwork]

Great info!

[@zachill1145]

How much do you think one if these will be now??!?

[@ALEX-sh3tx]

Zac Hill probably around $20-25k

[@kenmckechnie6579]

Test drove a 2014 today with 70,000 kilometers exl model v6 awd they want 23,500$ Canadian car is in excellent shape.. what to do? Rear vision is terrible no way your backing up without that camera. So 4 months of the year your screwed? And lane departure warning again for six months of the year you'll be turning it off every time you start car...

[@olaleyegoke8830]

Hi, does the crosstour have any models that have press button foldable mirrors?

[@relaxcity4197]

This car has no gps?

[@emmanuelalva6597]

How does a 4 cyl perform ?

[@sexyebonyprince7209]

can you ship world wide?

[@aguugochukwuernest8585]

Does it have a power tail gate?

[@13pitbulllover]

I need info on 2015 crosstown camera monitor, code entry required at startup. How or what code?

[@Shumayal]

Does it come with Android Auto or Apple Car Play?

[@kenmckechnie6579]

No

[@kennethwise7108]

Why do ALL used cars come WITHOUT floor mats?

[@TrimMagician]

literally just bought a 2014 crosstour that had fabric and rubber mats in it already

[@ericktoledo08]

Very good explanation. My name is Lynette from California. THANK YOU!

[@domingoabagaandeme3701]

Tengo uno igual pero se me ha bloqueado la red o, me pide un código q no puse podeis hecharme una mano porfavor

[@razvandobos9759]

Just the estate/crossover Accord.

[@khaithi]

Is it available for 4WD or AWD on this version? Thank You 🙏

[@JamcnPrince]

AWD

[@JamcnPrince]

Make that 4wd...

[@adelekeikuomola6067]

Is it push start or key

[@maenmasood1695]

Push start

[@مصطفىآلالسباعي]

Hi mike Thx a lot I am dr. Mostafa from Egypt Love you

[@MikesCarInfo]

مصطفى عبدالعزيز Thank you!

[@multibillion5031]

The fuel efficiency between Crosstour and Acura zdx which is better?

[@gabew1503]

Sadly the crosstour... They should have made the zdx as large as the crosstour, but it's cramped and not so good on petrol.

[@TheStudioKidA]

Heighth is not a word

[@MikesCarInfo]

+deathday Thank you for the correction. I'll try to avoid using it in the future.

[@ajl9491]

its still a wordth..regardless

[@citetez]

@@ajl9491 - Or irregardless...

[@bbhoustontx]

so are you the English gestapo ? Piss off!

[@therealstoic8242]

dude, that's not an ex-l model. I have a 2012 and there's no way honda would go with a 2.4L 4 cylinder fwd from a 3.5 L V6 4wd system. if you own a crosstour you'll know what I mean... and it's sitting on 17 inches? no way!!! mine where stock 18in 5 spoke rims straight from the manufacturer... DEF NOT EX-L MATERIAL

[@MikesCarInfo]

Well it is. VIN: 5J6TF3H57FL001841 Model Code: TF3H5FJNW

[@aayonce4]

They actually added the option of fwd and 4 cylinder in the 2013-2015 model years

[@ajl9491]

no navi....no v6 no awd hmmmmmm

[@nutella3356]

Your right it's 4 x 2

[@bbhoustontx]

from Mr.Know it all

[@alexitomacologyintercontin5513]

Ok Thanks 2015

[@bestcarreview5021]

Cool

[@jflowers6620]

how much does this model cost ?

[@MikesCarInfo]

+J Flowers www.eastcoastcars.net/new/Honda/2015-Honda-Crosstour-Myrtle-Beach-SC-ead3623e0a0a000261e288bd71c1b3b9.htm

[@مصطفىآلالسباعي]

I have seen the episode of honda accord... Also the dodge ram 1500 2015 I really want the ram Here in the middle east The price of accord is 135 000 fully loaded The price of ram is 170 000 half loaded . Please help me to choose one For my daily work I am clinical pharmacist work as medical representative in multinational company in Kuwait Thx a lot Mr. MIKE Because I love both tooooo much

[@fazesladam9026]

Here at uae it cost 145k fully loaded

[@SimplexSM]

+Barik Rehman 145k of what currency?

[@fazesladam9026]

Simplex SM dirhams...

[@Porusi98]

It's just a bigger accord

[@AlexThorn]

Not much difference from 2013 to the 2015 editions. I just bought the 2013 EX.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Thanks for watching and your feedback :)

[@QuietDreamsHypnosis]

They made the 2013+ a bit cleaner in design than the 2008-2012.

[@michaeldamiani8048]

Dear Honda what the hell is this suppose to be an accord on steroids and with awd

[@johnnyteeter9486]

cringey yet endearing countryfied video... well done

[@johnhetherington8830]

LAME

[@keese3816]

Yo old ass

[@bbhoustontx]

yes you are old man