Honda Crossroad#RT
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Honda Crossroad
| image = 2007 Honda Crossroad.jpg
| manufacturer = Honda
| production = 1993–1998
2007–2010
| class = Mid-size SUV (First generation)
Compact crossover (Second generation)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| successor = Honda CR-V
}}
The {{Nihongo|Honda Crossroad|ホンダクロスロード|Honda Kurosurōdo}} is an automobile nameplate used by two SUVs sold by Honda only in Japan. The first one is a rebadged Land Rover Discovery sold in Japan between 1993 and 1998,{{citation | magazine = Automobile | publisher = Motor Trend Group, LLC. | url = https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/honda-crossroad-land-rover-discovery/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221208021843/https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/honda-crossroad-land-rover-discovery/ | archive-date = 2022-12-08 | title = The Honda Crossroad Must Be the Weirdest, Most Unreliable Honda of All Time | date = 2020-04-20 | first = Conner | last = Golden }} while the second version is a more compact crossover vehicle introduced in 2007.
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{{anchor|first|LJ|LJJ|1993}} First generation (LJ/LJJ; 1993)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 1994 Honda Crossroad.jpg
| caption = 1994 LJ/LJJ Honda Crossroad
| aka = Land Rover Discovery Series I
| manufacturer = Rover Company (Solihull plant){{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/landrover-on-track-to-enter-new-pastures-michael-harrison-on-a-breakthrough-that-reverses-the-european-trend-of-laying-off-workers-1502967.html|title=Land-Rover on track to enter new pastures: Michael Harrison on a breakthrough that reverses the European trend of laying off workers|access-date=2009-04-20|first=Michael|last = Harrison|date=1993-11-08|work=The Independent}}
| production = 1993–1998
| class = Mid-size SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
| engine = 3.9 L Rover 3.9 V8 (gasoline)
| transmission = 4-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2540|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4535|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1800|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1950|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1970|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| model_code = LJ/LJJ
}}
Honda marketed the Crossroad (model code LJ, stylized as Cro$$road){{cite web | url = https://www.roverparts.com/roverlog-news-blog/land-rover-honda-crossroad/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230823155904/https://www.roverparts.com/roverlog-news-blog/land-rover-honda-crossroad/ | archive-date = 2023-08-23 | title = Crossroad: The Land Rover That Was a Honda | first = Greg | last = Fitzgerald | date = 2022-12-16 | work = RoverParts.com | publisher = Atlantic British Ltd. }} in the Japanese market from October 13, 1993 to 1998{{cite press release | url = https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1993/4931013c.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091212084755/https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1993/4931013c.html | archive-date = 2009-12-12 | title = 上質なつくりの四輪駆動車「クロスロード」を発売 | trans-title = High-quality four-wheel drive vehicle "Crossroad" released | language = ja | publisher = Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | date = 1993-10-13 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHeader/News-In-2007/First-Look/Honda-Crossroad.aspx |title=First Looks: Honda Crossroad |access-date=2010-08-06 |publisher=Motor Trader |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301070031/http://www.motortrader.com.my/Cars/NewsHeader/News-In-2007/First-Look/Honda-Crossroad.aspx |archive-date=2012-03-01 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/divorce-will-cost-both-partners-dear-1395741.html|title=Divorce will cost both partners dear|date=1994-02-22|access-date=2009-04-20|work=The Independent|first=Michael|last = Harrison}} — as a rebadged Land Rover Discovery Series I. To date, the Crossroad is the only production vehicle sold by Honda to ever have a V8 engine. The 3.9-liter Rover unit produces {{cvt|180|PS|kW|0}} at 4,750 rpm.
The Crossroad was introduced to compete with popular off-roaders offered by Toyota, Isuzu, Nissan and Mitsubishi; it was initially marketed in 3- and 5-door variants; and was manufactured at Rover's Solihull plant.
At the end of July 1994, the Crossroad was updated with added safety equipment including twin front airbags, standard ABS, door beams.{{cite press release | url = https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1994/4940728-crossroad.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230824175625/https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1994/4940728-crossroad.html | archive-date = 2023-08-24 | title = 上質なつくりの高性能フルタイム4WD車 クロスロードの安全装備、内外装を充実させ発売 | trans-title = A high-performance full-time 4WD vehicle with high-quality construction | language = ja | publisher = Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | date = 1994-07-28 }} Front and rear anti-roll bars were also added, while the grille and aluminum wheels were redesigned and the dashboard was revised. The three-door model was discontinued and a new (five-door) ES model was released, with additional equipment including full leather, double electric sunroofs, cruise control, and a separate air conditioning system for the rear seat. In March 1996, Honda announced a 25-percent price reduction for the base V8i model along with some equipment cuts, such as removing the third row of seats, making the car a five-seater.{{cite press release | url = https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1996/496024.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20041211172617/https://www.honda.co.jp/news/1996/496024.html | archive-date = 2004-12-11 | title = クロスロードに「V8i 5ドア」タイプを追加し発売 | trans-title = Release of new Crossroad model "V8i 5 door" | language = ja | publisher = Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | date = 1996-02-29 }} The model code was changed to LJJ at this time.{{cite web | url = https://www.carsensor.net/catalog/honda/crossroad/F001/ | title = ホンダクロスロード (1993年10月～1998年12月生産モデル) | trans-title = Honda Crossroad (October 1993 - December 1998) | language = ja | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220528070514/https://www.carsensor.net/catalog/honda/crossroad/F001/ | archive-date = 2022-05-28 | work = CarSensor.net | publisher = Recruit Co., Ltd. }}
Problems had emerged regarding the marketing of the Crossroad. For instance, Honda had threatened to end ties with Rover after the news that it was going to be sold to BMW.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/honda-to-decide-next-week-if-it-will-sever-ties-with-rover-1391675.html|title=Honda to decide next week if it will sever ties with Rover|date=1994-02-03|access-date=2009-04-20|work=The Independent|first=Michael|last = Harrison}} In 1997, a recall was issued by Honda on the advice of Ministry of Transportation due to a malfunction locking mechanism on the SUV's driver-side front door that could make the door open while driving.{{cite web|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19970224/news03288.html|title=Rover Japan Recalls Land Rover Discovery and Honda Crossroad| first =Paul | last = Dever|date=1997-02-24|access-date=2009-04-20|publisher=Kyodo News}} Around 4,754 vehicles made from July 1995 to December 1996 were affected by the recall.
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{{anchor|second|RT|2007}} Second generation (RT; 2007)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2007 Honda Crossroad 01.JPG
| caption = Honda Crossroad (RT)
| production = 2007–2010
| designer = Takehiro Ishibashi and Yosuke Tokoro{{cite web | url=https://www.g-mark.org/en/gallery/winners/9d5a5061-803d-11ed-862b-0242ac130002?companies=3be047ad-adac-4d13-b862-db2185e7184a | title=Passenger Car }}
| class = Compact SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
| related = Honda Stream (second generation)
| engine = {{ubl
| 2.0 L R20A VTEC I4
}}
| transmission = 5-speed automatic
| length = {{convert|168.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| width = {{convert|69.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|106.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|65.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| successor = Honda Vezel
Honda CR-V
| model_code = RT1/2/3/4
}}
The Crossroad name was resurrected as a new crossover SUV for the Japanese market on February 23, 2007.{{cite web | url=https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2007/4070222-crossroad.html | title=新型車「クロスロード」を発売 }} The vehicle combines the exterior design of an SUV with the length of a compact car and the 3-row seating and 7-passenger capacity.{{cite web |last1=Nicusor |first1=Blas |title=2007 Honda Crossroad |url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/honda/2007-honda-crossroad/ |website=TopSpeed.com |date=22 February 2007 |access-date=15 August 2019}} The Crossroad is designed for people to enjoy their active new lifestyles, targeting young couples in their 20s and 30s with small children.{{cite news |last =Terada |first =Shinichi |title=Honda tries to reverse sales decline with Crossroad SUV |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2007/02/23/business/honda-tries-to-reverse-sales-decline-with-crossroad-suv/ |access-date=15 August 2019 |work=The Japan Times Online |date=23 February 2007}} While the engines were smaller than two litres and the car was short enough, the wide body meant that the car was classified as a regular-sized car ("3 number"), with a significantly higher tax burden as a result.
Under the hood, the Crossroad sports one of two straight-four engines of 1.8 L and 2.0 L in displacement. Power outputs are {{cvt|140|and|150|PS|kW|0}} respectively. Both were mated to the only available transmission: a 5-speed automatic. Honda's Real-Time AWD system has been thoroughly revised for the Crossroad. It now works in conjunction with stability and traction control as well as ABS brakes. For the first time in a Honda, the Crossroad will be equipped with Hill-Start Assist which temporarily maintains brake pressure after the brake pedal is released when starting on a hill. Under normal driving conditions, the Crossroad behaves as a FWD vehicle.
Honda did not import the Crossroad to North America, since their similarly sized Element took its place.{{cite web | url = http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070227/FREE/70226007/1528 | title = Crossroad Won't Cross Over | work = AutoWeek |last =Treece |first =James | date = February 27, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110804214016/http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070227%2FFREE%2F70226007%2F1528 | archive-date = August 4, 2011 | url-status = dead }} Honda's crossover SUV lineup in the United States and Canada already has the Element, the mid-priced CR-V and the larger Pilot, as all three models are made in North America.
It was reported that Honda did not export the Crossroad to Europe because of a voluntary commitment by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association to reduce average {{CO2}} emissions in its European fleet to 140 grams per kilometer by 2009.{{cite news |last =Treece |first =James |title=CO2 rules keep Honda's Crossroad out of Europe |url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/20070305/ANE/70301014/co2-rules-keep-honda-s-crossroad-out-of-europe |access-date=15 August 2019 |work=Automotive News Europe |date=5 March 2007 |language=en}} As a result, Honda was reluctant to offer larger vehicles without technological breakthrough.
On August 25, 2010, Honda announced the discontinuation of the Crossroad.{{cite web | url = http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-archive/crossroad/ | title = Crossroad Discontinued | work = Honda Japan | access-date = August 25, 2010 }}
File:2007 Honda Crossroad 02.JPG|Rear view
Crossroadinterior.jpg|Interior
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