Honda CR-Z
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Predecessor | Honda CR-X (1988-1991) Honda Remix (2006) Honda Small Hybrid Sports (2007) |
| Body style(s) | Hatchback[1] |
The Honda CR-Z (Compact Renaissance Zero)[2] is a gasoline-electric hybrid automobile developed and produced by Honda. The CR-Z was first introduced as a concept car by Honda CEO Takeo Fukui on October 23, 2007 at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. Fukui further announced that a production model is "in the works" and that the car is intended to be "sporty, incredibly efficient and inexpensive".[3] Aside from the fact that it will use Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system,[4] the specifications of CR-Z's drive train are unknown.
The four-seat CR-Z is regarded as the spiritual successor to the second generation Honda CR-X in both name and design. The CR-Z will feature 19-inch wheels, lightweight seats, and blue neon-lit gauges.[5][2][4]
According to Automotive News Europe, Honda plans to roll out the production CR-Z in 2009 or 2010, first in Europe before expanding production and distribution to the rest of the world.[4] The CR-Z is expected to cost approximately €25,000 (with higher-trim models retailing up to €28k) and be primarily geared towards the European market. Because of the vehicle's importance on that continent, Mark Turner of Honda UK says that Europe will have a great deal of influence on the final design of the vehicle.[6]
[edit] History
The design and production of the CR-Z follows behind two Honda concept cars: the Honda Remix, introduced at the 2006 Los Angeles Motor Show, and the Honda Small Hybrid Sports, introduced at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.[7]
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[edit] References
- ^ Kwan, Michael (2008-02-20). Europe Gets First Dibs On Honda CR-Z Hybrid Hatchback. Mobile Magazine. Retrieved on 2008-02-22.
- ^ a b 2007 Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda CR-Z. Inside Line. edmunds (2007-10-09). Retrieved on 2008-02-22. “Honda says the name of its sporty two-passenger concept for Tokyo — CR-Z — stands for "Compact Renaissance Zero." But it's no accident that the car and its name evoke fond memories of the old Honda CRX from the late '80s and early '90s.”
- ^ Hellwig, Ed (2007-10-23). 2007 Tokyo Auto Show: Honda CR-Z. Inside Line. edmunds. Retrieved on 2008-02-22. “Today at the Tokyo auto show, Fukui presided over the introduction of the CR-Z concept.”
- ^ a b c Squatriglia, Chuck (2008-02-20). Europe Gets Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Before The Rest of Us.. Autopia. Wired. Retrieved on 2008-02-22.
- ^ "Auto Almanac", Belleville Intelligencer, 2008-03-06. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ Honda CR-Z Production Update. TREND news Agency (2008-02-21). Retrieved on 2008-02-22.
- ^ Tokyo 2007: Honda CR-Z. channel4.com. Channel 4 (2007-10-19). Retrieved on 2008-02-22.
