Thanks to an official brochure that has slipped out, we now have our first glimpse at what the production version of Honda’s upcoming CR-Z hybrid sports car looks like. We also have the specs.
As expected, little has changed from the concept version with the CR-Z taking design cues from the Insight, Civic Type-R hatchback and retaining the chopped-off rear made famous by the CRX.
Under the hood Honda will use its Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) gasoline/electric setup with a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor. Engine power is 112-hp and 107 ft-lbs, while the electric motor kicks in 14-hp and 57 ft-lbs. With either a six-speed manual or CVT gearbox, the CR-Z can hit 62 mph in an unimpressive 9.7 seconds – just a tenth faster than the Prius.
Different driving modes will be available, including Eco, Normal and Sport. There are still no word on what fuel economy numbers will be and it’s not guaranteed that these specifications will carry over exactly to the North American spec model
It seems like it's essentially a 2-door Insight, so I really don't know how sporty it can be, especially when it has to lug those heavy batteries around.
I still find the car to be pretty ugly, but considering the styling direction Honda has taken in recent years, this CRZ is already the best looking car they've come up with in a long, long time...
if it wasn't a si
it should be 10.1 sec
Derek128 發表於 2009-12-9 01:26
Forget la.. no si in 87, right? only 88/89 and up? it was still the boxy style .. I liked the 88/89 style CRX si, (rounder) but they were pricey .. so bought the previous style instead ..
Wah .. now think back .. I had 5 civic/crx when I was kid! good car!
Dont know how much this one will be .. with Canadian pricing, if it is made in Japan .. probably will be ~ $30K all in!
發表於 2009-12-8 22:25
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