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Honda has just unveiled the production version of the CR-Z hybrid, looking like and taking after the original CRX. The CRX, after all, was introduced as an efficient model, that quickly became a favorite of enthusiasts and tuners alike due to its sporty driving dynamics.
The CR-Z uses a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor to make 122-hp at 6000 rpm and 128 ft-lbs of torque at 1000 to 1500 rm when mated to a slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission or 122-hp and 123 ft-lbs of torque with a CVT automatic. As for fuel-economy, it’s rated at 36-mpg city and 38-mpg highway.
The CR-Z comes with a three-mode driving system, with buttons on the steering wheel to choose Sport, Normal and Economy driving. Sport mode delivers a more responsive throttle, with tighter steering and the tachometer lights up bright red when in Sport model. Econ mode delivers optimum fuel efficiency with reduced pedal feel. The air conditioning system will also reduce its lag on the engine in Econ mode. Normal mode delivers standard settings, and in both Normal and Econ mode, the tachometer display will light up blue or green depending on how the vehicle is driven – with a green display representing the most fuel-efficient driving.
Like the Insight, the CR-Z offers and Eco Guide to help driver’s keep track of fuel economy.
Two trim levels will be offered in the U.S., a base CR-Z and well-equipped EX model. The six-speed manual is standard, as is Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry and cruise control. The CR-Z EX includes HID Headlights fog lights, a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with seven speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. EX models will get the option for navigation.
The CR-Z uses a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor to make 122-hp at 6000 rpm and 128 ft-lbs of torque at 1000 to 1500 rm when mated to a slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission or 122-hp and 123 ft-lbs of torque with a CVT automatic. As for fuel-economy, it’s rated at 36-mpg city and 38-mpg highway.
The CR-Z comes with a three-mode driving system, with buttons on the steering wheel to choose Sport, Normal and Economy driving. Sport mode delivers a more responsive throttle, with tighter steering and the tachometer lights up bright red when in Sport model. Econ mode delivers optimum fuel efficiency with reduced pedal feel. The air conditioning system will also reduce its lag on the engine in Econ mode. Normal mode delivers standard settings, and in both Normal and Econ mode, the tachometer display will light up blue or green depending on how the vehicle is driven – with a green display representing the most fuel-efficient driving.
Like the Insight, the CR-Z offers and Eco Guide to help driver’s keep track of fuel economy.
Two trim levels will be offered in the U.S., a base CR-Z and well-equipped EX model. The six-speed manual is standard, as is Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry and cruise control. The CR-Z EX includes HID Headlights fog lights, a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with seven speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. EX models will get the option for navigation.
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If they knew what's good for them they would ditch the hybrid ****, cut 3, 4, or 500lbs, throw an r18 in the base model and a k2x in an Si trim. Then maybe... only maybe should they offer a hybrid option in a year or two if the gas powered versions are successful.
Looks like I'll be sticking with my boosted 94 for a while... **** gets 42mpg combined in warm weather, 33 or 34 in cold weather and will smoke that turdball.
Looks like I'll be sticking with my boosted 94 for a while... **** gets 42mpg combined in warm weather, 33 or 34 in cold weather and will smoke that turdball.
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I love the look of this car, and +1 on all the comments so far about the k motor and no hybrid and less weight....
here is my chop, what do-ya think?
here is my chop, what do-ya think?
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Personally, I don't actually mind the overall look of the car; it's lines hearken to the second-gen CRX. The enormous front grill bugs the crud out of me though. I trust either a redesign in later model-years or third party body kit manufacturers will alleviate that problem.
I've gone from mildly disappointed to cautiously optimistic. But until they either greatly increase either the raw performance or the fuel efficiency, I don't have much of a drive in acquiring one, new now, or used in the decades to come. Aftermarket forced-induction might be a saving grace, but it probably wouldn't be worth the effort...
I've gone from mildly disappointed to cautiously optimistic. But until they either greatly increase either the raw performance or the fuel efficiency, I don't have much of a drive in acquiring one, new now, or used in the decades to come. Aftermarket forced-induction might be a saving grace, but it probably wouldn't be worth the effort...
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The windshield, the roof line along the windshield, and cowl remind me so much of a Vette... Anyone feel the same?? Not sure how I feel about it yet I'll peep it at the NYC Auto Show.
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It's pretty much what I expected.
Not as good as the concept model, but I like it. an Si (K series, lighter, non-hybrid) version should be offered, though.. just like the CRX and Civic back in the EF days.
They should have stuck with the old trims... base (hybrid) should be HF, DX (civic EX motor) instead of EX and Si (k series) for the sport model.
The giant front grill is ugly though.
Not as good as the concept model, but I like it. an Si (K series, lighter, non-hybrid) version should be offered, though.. just like the CRX and Civic back in the EF days.
They should have stuck with the old trims... base (hybrid) should be HF, DX (civic EX motor) instead of EX and Si (k series) for the sport model.
The giant front grill is ugly though.
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