Honda has something new up its sleeve. Part five-door hatchback, part crossover, the new Honda Accord Crosstour looks ready to do business in the midsize class. The 2010 model is situated at the top of the Accord range, a five-door liftback that appeals to those who like a little more SUV in their midsize mix.

The Crosstour is stockier, more masculine and certainly more SUV-like thanks to a large, bold grille, brusque lower body panels, a stretched rear quarter window and C-pillar treatment, plus a long, sloped liftgate that indents deeply, making the rear bumper appear truck-like tough.

Executive Vice President of Honda Canada Inc said,”Our concept is to broaden the appeal of the Accord line-up by leveraging traditional Accord strengths of fun-to-drive performance and handling while also adapting to dramatic shifts in the light truck marketplace… we know SUV buyers like the commanding view of the road that comes with a high eye-point and like the comforts of living with an SUV. This vehicle meets the needs of buyers looking for those attributes yet at the same time want an image that is different from a conventional SUV.”

It certainly is different and thanks to the stylized “H” on the hood certain to be popular as well. All it takes is one test drive at Honda of Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel and you’ll crossover to the 2010 Honda Crosstour.