Three Years Free Maintenance

Here at Route 23 Honda, we are proud to offer our greatest lease offeryet! Any 36-month lease on a 2012 Civic, Crosstour or Odyssey comes with free service for the life of your lease. What can be better than driving around in your brand new 2012 Honda Civic, Crosstour or Odyssey? The peace of mind you will have knowing that your next three years of scheduled service are on us. Lease offers include $142 a month for a Civic Sedan LX, $275 a month for a Crosstour 2WD and $254.95 a month for the Odyssey.

No longer will you have to pay every six months or 6,000 miles for your oil change and tire rotation. Now you will be able to take that money you normally would have spent on your vehicle maintenance and save up for the coming holidays. All you have to do is stop by our Express Service center and half an hour later you will be back on the road.

 Hurry in today as this offer is only valid through January 2, 2013 or while the 2012 models last. Be sure to stop by our showroom or to check out our online inventory of these 2012 models.

*Every 6 months/6,000 miles to include oil change and tire rotation. Up to 6 times allowed within lease terms. All other maintenance or wear & tear is vehicle lessees responsibility.

Dealer Review: 2012 Honda Crosstour V6

3300 Miles and Going

I’ve officially reached 3300 miles in my 2012 Black 6 cylinder AWD Crosstour and I’m still going with no plans to stop! This car is my third Crosstour Demo and by far my favorite Honda of all time.  In the past I’ve enjoyed the Prelude Si of the late 80’s, the Prelude 4 wheel steering of the 90’s, the trucky Passport (a rebranded Isuzo Rodeo), and the Honda designed and built Pilot (which blew away the Passport and was itself blown away by the 2nd generation Pilot).  I drove the latest iteration of the CRV when I could get one out of inventory that wasn’t sold and I even drove a black Fit sport for a year—I blacked out the rear windows to give it an SUV/ CUV feel—it was fun—real zippy!  As you can see I’ve had my fair share of rides in many Honda cars and let me tell you I believe the best and most underrated Honda is currently the Crosstour!

The Crosstour, originally part of the Accord family, now has its own model.  The wide stance, six cylinder Crosstour equipped with a 3,4,6 cylinder management, gives the car superior handling over many of the Hondas that have come before it.  I don’t know technical numbers, ratios, or specs—I just know what I feel.  It’s quick off the line and gives me complete confidence when pulling out into traffic, which gives many of us anxiety. I’ve added “ambience lights” under the dash, which provide a complimentary blue glow underneath and a brightly lit backlight that sure is neat to look at when the sun goes down. The standard center console houses a mini jack for aux audio, a USB for Ipod or MP3 integration, and a power outlet to plug in my phone charger without having it out in plain sight ruining an otherwise clean and sleek look.

The center console also delivers airflow to the rear passengers, which is a nice feature appreciated by my kids—it gets real hot back there during the summer months!  Another bonus for the back seat passengers is an optional center armrest with cup holders that can be pulled down to make long trips with four people comfortable, but of course there are three seats across with shoulder belts if needed. 

Traveling with large cargo? Trunk space is not a problem, the Crosstour’s large tailgate opens real wide.  Simple silver handles to the left and right allow the 60 40 split rear seats to drop down without even a push (they are spring loaded), and makes putting the golf clubs in the car an easy feat.  There is a removable storage bin under the rear floor for whatever you want to throw at it: ice and beverages, jumper cables, blankets, jackets...you name it.  I added a trunk organizer that can clip to any of the four floor eyelets.  You can secure it against the back of the front seats or along the back edge against the tailgate depending on your needs.  An area light sits against the side to light the back at night.  Another notable feature is the power plug in the cargo area.  I use it to keep a rechargeable flashlight plugged in and charged in case of emergencies.

I love the 17 inch alloy wheels.  Honda has never been terrific at wheel style and these are perfect for the Crosstour—a great look for a great ride!  I don’t know how wide the tires are, but looking at the rear—they look meaty and wide.  The grill has a macho feel that gives the Crosstour more of an SUV look than a car look.  A kind of diamond plate pattern along the rocker panel compliments the SUV-ness of the vehicle, as well.

Other somewhat expected yet neat features include: XM Radio (90 days free), Bluetooth integration via Honda’s Handsfree Link, auto dimming rearview mirror, rear camera on ALL models, one touch open / close sunroof, projector beam headlights, fully adjustable steering column (up/ down, in/ out), two position memory seat, two zone climate control...The list of standard features is truly astounding for a Honda.  This car could easily sold as is as an Acura, but not it’s value priced as a Honda!  I’m telling you, it’ll exceed all your expectations and give you a smile every time you sit in it—it does for me!

Route 23 Honda | Honda Crosstour Inventory 

Written by Adam Barish

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Honda Crosstour: It Just Keeps Getting Better

Don’t you love the Honda Crosstour?  Do you ever find yourself wondering how they could possibly improve it in the years to come?  Well, you’re in luck because the concept unveiled at the New York Auto Show is going to blow your mind!  This luxurious CUV is already one of the most efficient offerings in its class, but Honda is taking things one-step further, improving exterior styling and interior content.

One of the first things you’ll notice about the 2013 Crosstour’s new look is its athletic-looking front end.  In addition to many noticeable exterior revisions, you’ll notice the SUV-like stance they have given the new Crosstour.  It kind of says, “I’m functional and sporty, but also sleek and stylish.”

Safety is always of the utmost importance to Honda, so the new Crosstour is set to earn top scores in that department.   Future Crosstour owners have the option of equipping their new car with Honda’s Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW).  Both of these systems utilize a camera behind the windshield to detect cars moving out of their lanes unexpectedly or if a potential collision will happen ahead of them.  In addition, the 2013 Crosstour will be the first line of Hondas to receive the LaneWatch blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for enhanced view of the roadway.

For all of you techies out there, you’ll be happy to know that all of the 2013 Crosstours will come standard with automatic dimming rearview mirrors, auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, and USB audio interface. Other available features will include a hard-drive based navigation system, Pandora Internet radio interface, XM satellite radio and an SMS text-to-speech function.

I’m sure that was a lot for you to take in, and maybe you just don’t want to wait until the Fall to test drive and own a new Crosstour.  In that case, drive on over to Route 23 Honda now, to check out the 2012 Crosstour, which has really set the bar high for its successor.  Click here to check it out in our online showroom!

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