Futuristic styling. Hybrid power. Advanced interior design. And it's all wrapped up in a lightweight, fun-to-
drive package. What a concept! It’s the Honda CR-Z concept, to be exact, and it made its North
American debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
And now it's official: a CR-Z based on the concept vehicle will go into production and be on sale in 2010.
Shorthand for “Compact Renaissance Zero,” the CR-Z is a forward-thinking exercise in inspired design
and environmental technology. The CR-Z draws its inspiration from a need to deliver spirited
performance in an efficient manner. It’s all part of our commitment to help effect positive environmental
change. So keep on the lookout for more details about the CR-Z.
drive package. What a concept! It’s the Honda CR-Z concept, to be exact, and it made its North
American debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
And now it's official: a CR-Z based on the concept vehicle will go into production and be on sale in 2010.
Shorthand for “Compact Renaissance Zero,” the CR-Z is a forward-thinking exercise in inspired design
and environmental technology. The CR-Z draws its inspiration from a need to deliver spirited
performance in an efficient manner. It’s all part of our commitment to help effect positive environmental
change. So keep on the lookout for more details about the CR-Z.
Orders being taken on Honda's all new sport Hybrid car.
Contact me for further information. Please check back for
updated information as I hear it.
Contact me for further information. Please check back for
updated information as I hear it.
CR-Z gets a lively 140-horse, 1.8-liter
Civic-derived engine. The IMA system -- motor,
battery, electronics -- will be like the Insight's,
as will the platform, to save cost. A senior
engineer says, "It must be fun to drive, must
remind you of the original CRX." And a manual
gearbox will be offered. "CVT is fine for the
market, mostly. But we are Honda! We must
have a manual!"
As a two-seater, the CR-Z's smaller body mass
versus the Insight should make up for the
weight of the bigger engine, brakes, and tires.
So a 2800-pound total, with lots of
electric-assist torque and a revvy gasoline
engine, should make it the real deal as a
pocket performance coupe.
Civic-derived engine. The IMA system -- motor,
battery, electronics -- will be like the Insight's,
as will the platform, to save cost. A senior
engineer says, "It must be fun to drive, must
remind you of the original CRX." And a manual
gearbox will be offered. "CVT is fine for the
market, mostly. But we are Honda! We must
have a manual!"
As a two-seater, the CR-Z's smaller body mass
versus the Insight should make up for the
weight of the bigger engine, brakes, and tires.
So a 2800-pound total, with lots of
electric-assist torque and a revvy gasoline
engine, should make it the real deal as a
pocket performance coupe.