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The '''Honda CR-Z''' ('''C'''ompact '''R'''enaissance '''Z'''ero)<ref name="20071009insideline">{{cite web|url= http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122954|title= 2007 Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda CR-Z|accessdate= 2008-02-22|date= 2007-10-09|work= Inside Line|publisher= [[edmunds.com|edmunds]]|quote= 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.}}</ref> is a [[hybrid electric vehicle|gasoline-electric hybrid]] [[automobile]] developed and planned for production by [[Honda]]. The CR-Z was first introduced as a [[concept car]] by Honda CEO [[Takeo Fukui]] on [[October 23]], [[2007]] at the [[Tokyo Auto Show#2007|2007 Tokyo Auto Show]]. Fukui further announced that a [[production vehicle|production model]] is "in the works" and that the car is intended to be "sporty, incredibly [[Fuel economy in automobiles|efficient]] and inexpensive".<ref name="20071023insideline">{{cite web|url= http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/3619|title= 2007 Tokyo Auto Show: Honda CR-Z|accessdate= 2008-02-22|last= Hellwig|first= Ed|date= 2007-10-23|work= Inside Line|publisher= [[Edmunds.com|edmunds]]|quote= Today at the Tokyo auto show, Fukui presided over the introduction of the CR-Z concept.}}</ref> Aside from the fact that it will use Honda's [[Integrated Motor Assist]] system,<ref name="20080220autopia">{{cite web|url= http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/02/europe-gets-hon.html|title= Europe Gets Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Before The Rest of Us.|accessdate= 2008-02-22|last= Squatriglia|first= Chuck|date= 2008-02-20|work= Autopia|publisher= [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]}}</ref> the specifications of CR-Z's drive train are unknown. The CR-Z concept features 19-inch wheels, lightweight seats, and blue [[neon]]-lit gauges.{{fact|date=June 2008}}
The '''Honda CR-Z''' ('''C'''ompact '''R'''enaissance '''Z'''ero)<ref name="20071009insideline">{{cite web|url= http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122954|title= 2007 Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda CR-Z|accessdate= 2008-02-22|date= 2007-10-09|work= Inside Line|publisher= [[edmunds.com|edmunds]]|quote= 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.}}</ref> is a [[hybrid electric vehicle|gasoline-electric hybrid]] [[automobile]] developed and planned for production by [[Honda]]. The CR-Z was first introduced as a [[concept car]] by Honda CEO [[Takeo Fukui]] on [[October 23]], [[2007]] at the [[Tokyo Auto Show#2007|2007 Tokyo Auto Show]]. Fukui further announced that a [[production vehicle|production model]] is "in the works" and that the car is intended to be "sporty, incredibly [[Fuel economy in automobiles|efficient]] and inexpensive".<ref name="20071023insideline">{{cite web|url= http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/3619|title= 2007 Tokyo Auto Show: Honda CR-Z|accessdate= 2008-02-22|last= Hellwig|first= Ed|date= 2007-10-23|work= Inside Line|publisher= [[Edmunds.com|edmunds]]|quote= Today at the Tokyo auto show, Fukui presided over the introduction of the CR-Z concept.}}</ref> Aside from the fact that it will use Honda's [[Integrated Motor Assist]] system,<ref name="20080220autopia">{{cite web|url= http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/02/europe-gets-hon.html|title= Europe Gets Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Before The Rest of Us.|accessdate= 2008-02-22|last= Squatriglia|first= Chuck|date= 2008-02-20|work= Autopia|publisher= [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]}}</ref> the specifications of CR-Z's drive train are unknown. The CR-Z concept features 19-inch wheels, lightweight seats, and blue [[neon]]-lit gauges.{{Fact|date=June 2008}}


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Revision as of 01:30, 13 July 2008

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Honda CR-Z
Honda CR-Z Concept
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Body and chassis
Body styleHatchback[1]
Chronology
PredecessorHonda CR-X (1988-1991)
Honda Remix (2006)
Honda Small Hybrid Sports (2007)

The Honda CR-Z (Compact Renaissance Zero)[2] is a gasoline-electric hybrid automobile developed and planned for production 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 CR-Z concept features 19-inch wheels, lightweight seats, and blue neon-lit gauges.[citation needed]

History

The design and production of the CR-Z follows two other Honda hybrid 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.[5]

The four-seat CR-Z is regarded as the spiritual successor to the second generation Honda CR-X in both name and design.[2][4]

Production

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]

Several reports by Edmunds Inside Line indicate that the CR-Z will arrive in North America following the early 2009 launch of a currently unnamed 5-door hybrid.[7][8]

Gallery

  • Rear view 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
    Rear view
    2007 Tokyo Motor Show
  • Front view 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
    Front view
    2007 Tokyo Motor Show
  • Front view 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
    Front view
    2007 Tokyo Motor Show

References

  1. ^ Kwan, Michael (2008-02-20). "Europe Gets First Dibs On Honda CR-Z Hybrid Hatchback". Mobile Magazine. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
  2. ^ a b "2007 Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda CR-Z". Inside Line. edmunds. 2007-10-09. Retrieved 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.
  3. ^ Hellwig, Ed (2007-10-23). "2007 Tokyo Auto Show: Honda CR-Z". Inside Line. edmunds. Retrieved 2008-02-22. Today at the Tokyo auto show, Fukui presided over the introduction of the CR-Z concept.
  4. ^ a b c Squatriglia, Chuck (2008-02-20). "Europe Gets Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Before The Rest of Us". Autopia. Wired. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
  5. ^ "Tokyo 2007: Honda CR-Z". channel4.com. Channel 4. 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
  6. ^ "Honda CR-Z Production Update". TREND news Agency. 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
  7. ^ "Honda Confirms Fit Hybrid - and a New Prius-Fighting Hybrid". Inside Line. edmunds. 2008-05-21. Retrieved 2008-06-26. Following the launch of its Prius fighter, Honda will introduce another small hybrid based on the CR-Z sports car, which was first shown in concept form at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show.
  8. ^ "Honda: Mainstream Meets Extreme". Inside Line. edmunds. 2008-06-18. Retrieved 2008-06-26. The CR-Z concept is coming to America sooner than you think. ... Honda's U.S. dealers also will get a version of the sporty CR-Z concept...

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