| by Uncle Sha | 14th Feb 2010 |
Honda CR-Z
The Honda CR-Z (Compact Renaissance Zero) is a compact hybrid automobile marketed by Honda as a “sport hybrid coupe.”
On January 11, 2010, Honda introduced the production CR-Z at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements.
The CR-Z is regarded as the spiritual successor to the second generation Honda CR-X in both name and exterior design.
The CR-Z is powered by a 1.5 L (92 cu in) i-VTEC inline-4 engine with Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is available.
The system delivers a combined peak output of 122 bhp (91 kW) at 6000 rpm and 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) at 1000 to 1500 rpm (123 lb·ft (167 N·m) on CVT-equipped models).
