Honda has ruled out any chance of fitting the forthcoming CR-Z with anything other than a hybrid powertrain.
The compact sports coupé, which echoes the CR-X of the 1990s, is expected to be launched with a 1.5 i-VTEC petrol unit with around 120bhp, linked to a 14bhp electric motor.
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But Honda is adamant that the CR-Z will remain a beacon for green technology and has no plans for a sister model with a conventional combustion engine, despite the car being aimed at the Mini Cooper and VW Scirocco.
“This will definitely only be a hybrid,” a source said. “The whole direction of Honda is hybrids and this car is designed all around a hybrid powertrain. The car isn’t boring; it is responsive and fun.”
The CR-Z uses a shortened Insight platform, combining Jazz and Civic parts, and is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox.
The CR-Z is expected to cost around £18,000 when it arrives in the UK next summer
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Re: Honda CR-Z to be hybrid only
I think you and i might agree hybrids must be a good thing if they stop people buying diesels.
I like your next type R proposal
Re: Honda CR-Z to be hybrid only
a 139 bhp Accord costs £26k, think were going to have to wait and see what sort of spec you get for your dosh Civic Hybrid costs around the £18k mark for the base model and gets a shed load of stuff as standard like heated seats 6 disc changer etc etc etc.
Re: Honda CR-Z to be hybrid only
Surely a fairer comparison would be the Hybrid Civic. 114bhp, and 18K.
You cant have the hybrid system for nothing!