kuhla Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 YES! THANK YOU! Don't butcher up the concept CRZ Honda! DO IT. I've been waiting to hear more info on this car since the concept was announced 2 years ago. Hoping for the best. source - http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/13/honda-c...hybrid-in-2010/ Honda has confirmed what's been suspected for some time: the Honda CR-Z is coming next year and the Fit Hybrid will be released in late 2010. The brief press release (below the fold) touts the two hybrids as the latest expansion of the automaker's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, along with its focus on highly efficient, lightweight and compact conveyances. The CR-Z, a sporty hybrid inspired by the CRX and unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007, will go on sale in Japan this February, with the Fit Hybrid hitting shores across the Pacific later next year. Honda hasn't explicitly announced whether the two models will be available in the States, but we'd expect a formal announcement when the production CR-Z and Fit Hybrid debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this October. more info on cr-z concept - http://www.autoblog.com/tag/cr-z/ For those that don't know the original CRX was 3 things: small, light and efficient. It weighed under 2300lb, got over 30mpg on the street and a stock '91 VTEC model could do 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 this must have vtec otherwise its not CRX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Honda's concept of light/simple/cheap hybrid setup but not passing the savings onto the consumer is fail IMO. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Honda's concept of light/simple/cheap hybrid setup but not passing the savings onto the consumer is fail IMO. That's all. they will pass it when the time is right so they can milk more money LOL thats how you win in bussiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2009...photopanel..2.* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaphax Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 It looks kinda ugly... I'm not so sure I would want to drive something like that. Kinda looks like a prius rear ended a honda with with a big grill... It almost reminds me of some of the volvo hatchbacks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The front didn't change much the concept design.... ....but the back, I don't like what they did to the back.... ....I still kinda like it though. Regardless though I'm still waiting for some real data like curb weight, horsepower, etc. until I make my judgments. I'm very afraid it will end up very heavy (for it's size) because of the batteries and additional drive system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think they could get it to 2200-2500 curb weight personally. Honda's hybrid system has always been on the weak/low power side thus also resulting in a smaller battery (50-100 lbs). I think that back side is a result of either cost cutting (using the Insight parts) or aerodynamic reasons to maintain high MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/tokyo-2...-with-six-spee/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I think they could get it to 2200-2500 curb weight personally. Honda's hybrid system has always been on the weak/low power side thus also resulting in a smaller battery (50-100 lbs). Your predictions were correct and I must admit I didn't think they would be able to do it. Respect to honda. source - http://www.insideline.com/honda/cr-z/2011/...-auto-show.html ....with roughly 2,670 pounds to pull around. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 blargh i dont like it will not stop cannot stop buk buk buk lao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 blargh i dont like it will not stop cannot stop buk buk buk lao Yea, I'm not happy with the way the CR-Z turned out either but like I already said, I didn't think they could get it much under 3000 lb .... but they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I don't like the revised look either...I think Honda has seriously lost their design team.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 vw all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/17/rumormi...r-in-the-works/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/17/rumormi...r-in-the-works/ If it turns out to be a Mugen special edition then we will never see it...... otherwise..... interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 altho we had special edition limited mugen shit for the si in state, priced ridiculous too. but yeah most likely no lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2...-successor.html LOL that car wont make any sense in the US. unless its really chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 The only thing the CR-Z has going for it is style...and even then its not much. Everything about so far seems anemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1no Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/09/spoon-d...for-honda-cr-z/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 source - http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/22/2011-ho...ting-at-19-200/ We've driven the 2011 CR-Z and now Honda's slapped a sticker on its hybrid hatch before sales begin August 24. The CR-Z is available in three trim levels, with the base price of the six-speed manual-equipped model coming in at $19,200 (plus a D&D charge of $750). Option up for the EX and a 360-watt stereo, Bluetooth integration and a leather wrapped wheel are yours for the taking for $20,760. Tack on the navigation system ("Navi" in Honda parlance) and the price swells to $22,560. If you absolutely must – and we'd seriously advise against it – you can equip the CR-Z with the CVT for $650, complete with seven faux ratios and a slight boost in fuel economy. Make the jump for the details and a complete pricing breakdown. Despite the price still strong blehhhhhhhhhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2155 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 The only thing this car as going for it is style...numbers wise it all sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhla Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 I've been seeing a lot of these lately. I still think they look good from the front, ok from the back but I can't help but always think it was such a lost opportunity. If the car was better I think I would like it (provided I fit inside). Needs more MPG and more power which I think is possible if Honda wasn't run by idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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