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Crossovers remain in demand, but some automakers are looking to take “car-like” to a whole new level. No longer are crossovers only providing a car-like ride , but more crossovers are also car-like in terms of styling.

Honda’s all-new 2010 Crosstour, based on the Accord sedan, is the epitome of this new trend. Perhaps a bit more like a five door Accord wagon than true crossover vehicle, the Honda Crosstour is looking to compete against other hard-to-define CUVs like the Toyota Venza or Ford Flex.

The base Crosstour begins at $29,670 with fully-loaded four-wheel drive versions going well into the mid-$30,000 range. The higher-end models include attractive features such as Honda’s easy to use voice-activated navigation and a rear view camera.

Interested buyers have only one engine to choose from, the Accord’s 3.5-liter V6 that produces 271 horsepower. Mated to a smooth shifting five-speed automatic, customers at Honda Parts Warwick are particularly intrigued by the Crosstour’s Variable Cylinder Management system which deactivates cylinders to improve fuel economy. Two-wheel drive models offer a commendable 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

The Lexus IS are compact executive cars that have been sold since 1999. The name IS stands for Intelligent Sport. The first generation IS was launched in competition to the European luxury sport Sedan brands. It received favorable reviews and was awarded the Car of the Year title in Japan. The IS models now in use are the second generation models and were first premiered in 2006. These are sleeker and more elegant than their predecessors and deliver better performance.

The IS 250 C is the latest model of the Lexus IS and was launched in Europe in the summer of 2009. It has an award winning compact Sedan design along with superior quality features which give an amazing driving experience. It is a luxury convertible car which combines elegance with performance.