So of course, the Accord Crosstour is a compelling choice for a light-duty tow vehicle. Powered by the creamy smooth 3.5-liter V-6, the Crosstour is capable of pulling up to 1,500 pounds in either front- or all-wheel-drive trim. It is similar to Acura's ZDX-Acura is a Honda company-so it has a lot of the same design characteristics. It is, however, $15,000 cheaper.

For your money, you get some well thought out details such as in-floor storage compartments with carpeted lids, which you can flip over to reveal plastic surfaces. The plastic sides are easy to clean, which makes them ideal for carrying dirty objects like plants and bags of mulch.

Honda also included some new technology in the Accord Crosstour that can make towing a bit easier. For example, the automatic transmission will hold the car in gear a bit longer when it detects the G-force of a turn. It also "rev matches" to the engine when downshifting.

As advertised, the Accord Crosstour is rated to pull 1,500 pounds, which is enough to pull small campers. It's also among the handiest and well-planned automobiles on the market. Honda refinement comes standard.