Here are some screenshots of a video featuring the production Honda CR-Z, which is due for a February 2010 launch in its home market. This green reincarnation of the CR-X comes with a hybrid powertrain that combines a 1.5-litre four-cylinder i-VTEC engine with an IMA electric motor.
According to Honda’s official brochure that has also found its way online, the engine makes 113 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm. The electric motor meanwhile produces 13 bhp at 1,500 rpm and 78Nm at 1,000 rpm. Unusually for a hybrid, the CR-Z comes with a six-speed manual transmission in place of the common CVT, which better suits its sporty positioning. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h will take 9.7 seconds. The steering is an EPS system.
We also now know the CR-Z’s dimensions. Length, width and height is 4080 mm, 1740 mm and 1395 mm respectively, while the wheelbase is 2435 mm long. To give you an idea of the CR-Z’s footprint, it’s a significant 315 mm shorter than a Honda City, but is marginally wider by 25mm.
Look after the jump for the screenshots and scans of the official brochure!
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Comments on the leaked Honda CR-Z highlight mixed reactions to its design, with some praising its sporty and concept-like interior, while others find the exterior unappealing or strange, especially the grille. Many express hope for its arrival in Malaysia, emphasizing a desire for affordable pricing and hybrid fuel efficiency. There is optimism about its potential success if properly priced, but some fear it might not reach local markets. Comparisons to models like the RX-8, Civic Hybrid, and others indicate interest in the car's aesthetic and performance. Overall, the sentiment is a blend of excitement for a hybrid sports car successor and skepticism about its design and market availability.