The Accord gets a lift into crossover territory.

9. It has lots of nifty features.

Maybe you think we're Crosstour bashing. We're not, really. The Crosstour has a lot to offer. For example, it offers a healthy dose of standard equipment that's usually reserved for higher-end vehicles, such as the dual-zone climate control or 360-watt audio system. If you opt for leather you get premium, luxury car-quality hides, and an even better audio system with USB integration for your iPod. Then there's the reversible floor in the cargo area, which lets you put dirty items in the hold without worrying about marring your looped carpeting. Under that reversible panel is a storage box, which not only keeps valuables out of sight, but also actually lifts out for cleaning.