I'm really excited. Wonder what the price would be? :dunno:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-confirms-cr-z-fit-hybrid-for-2010.html

can't wait. look at some of the boneheaded redneck responses in the comments below on LLN

can't wait. look at some of the boneheaded redneck responses in the comments below on LLN

yup, bunch of haters. lol this is gonna be a huge hit for Honda :yes:

shit looked badass at the la auto show

If it looks anything like this, I will definitely trade for it!

http://honda-crz.org/wp-content/gallery/hondacrzexterior/honda-crz-front-left.jpg

Bout time, I saw this car a few years ago.

can't wait. look at some of the boneheaded redneck responses in the comments below on LLN


Kan't beat mine fer mpg!

You youngins!


http://www.thosefunnypictures.com/resize.php?file=pictures/6247/Funny_Pictures_6247.jpg



I think it looks Great. I hope they stay true to the concept.

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Honda_CR-Z_Concept_2008_01_01_1024x768.jpg

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Honda_CR-Z_Concept_2008_01_03_1024x768.jpg

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Honda_CR-Z_Concept_2008_01_02_1024x768.jpg

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Honda_CR-Z_Concept_2008_01_04_1024x768.jpg

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Honda_CR-Z_Concept_2008_01_05_1024x768.jpg

Too sexy.....

that interior is straight out of Tron!

reminds me of a new-gen CRX...

Ny Times has a story as well on this......

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/honda-cr-z-and-fit-hybrid-planned-for-2010/?hpw

The Honda CR-Z, when it first appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 as a concept car, “caused quite a stir, both good and bad.

Readers were reminded of the Honda CRX of the 1980s and the fond memories it evoked. At the same time, few admired the styling, especially the big-mouth front end.

On Monday, Honda announced that the CR-Z would move from concept to reality and that it would go on sale in the United States next year.

It will be a gas-electric hybrid, using the current Integrated Motor Assist that is found in the new Insight and Civic Hybrid. Honda said it was also working on a new hybrid system for midsize and large cars.


Details were still sketchy, but according to a news release, sales of the CR-Z will start in Japan in February 2010. The Fit Hybrid will be available in Japan by the end of 2010. While Honda has not announced the availability of the Fit Hybrid outside of Japan, the CR-Z has its own American micro site, where consumers can register for e-mail updates.

Honda said the letters CR-Z stand for Compact Renaissance Zero. Many people will think of the Honda CRX, which continues to be one of the more beloved cars from the 1980s.

damn that may be the new blue moon. Sweeeeeeeet

I like it, but I have a feeling that there's going to be a lot of people out there that say it looks ugly in the back. Of course, that's just the concept I'm assuming.

jeez, posters on LLN are the cesspool of hte internets.

it looks the way it looks, as does the Prius and the current Honda hybrid because of aero dynamics. same as the civics, they are made with such shapes in order to get the most MPG by gliding through air

it's just too futureristic for me. kinda like "back to the future" type of car. it looks way nicer than the insight and prius, just not for me.

going to buy that car, and stick a "y" at the end of CR-Z.

How many Jigawatts does it run on? It must have a flux capaciter. LOL.

I bet it changes a bunch before the final production model. The "Show" car usually is very different from what actually gets sold.

yes, dreamacre you have hit it on the head again...Not that I have seen a production model i swear...;)

Why does the hybrid prototype have a BBK? It's only supposed to have 140 hp, heh.

Six-speed manual confirmed:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/tokyo-2009-honda-cr-z-coming-to-america-next-fall-with-six-spee/

:jawdrop:

can't wait. look at some of the boneheaded redneck responses in the comments below on LLN

this guy is hilarious...
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Six-speed manual confirmed:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/tokyo-2009-honda-cr-z-coming-to-america-next-fall-with-six-spee/

:jawdrop:

Love this ride! :thmsup:

I would trade in my accord, and the older accord for this baby in a eyeblink ;)

So what is this car supposed to be? A sporty coupe? An economy box? Trying to mix the two???

IMO I'd rather a car that knows what it is supposed to be. I'm anxiously awaiting more info on the FT-86 as it seems it will be everything I want in a car, although there isn't much info available. If the FT-86 is made right it will pummel anything Honda has to offer, but 2011 is far away.......

So what is this car supposed to be? A sporty coupe? An economy box? Trying to mix the two???

IMO I'd rather a car that knows what it is supposed to be. I'm anxiously awaiting more info on the FT-86 as it seems it will be everything I want in a car, although there isn't much info available. If the FT-86 is made right it will pummel anything Honda has to offer, but 2011 is far away.......

The FT-86 will most probably be a high end vehicle. If it is anything based off the LFA from Lexus, don't expect it to be anything cheap. Mind you the LFA is a supercar, but I guess we can wait and see... Here is a link on the LFA http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/lexus-lfa-tokyo-2009/

In terms of the CR-Z, it is amazing that they finally mated a 6sp to a hybrid vehicle. I wonder what sort power/mpg numbers it will have? I can't imagine more than 150hp, and somewhere in the 40mpg range or so. And I wonder if Toyota will have anything on par with this vehicle since the insight is not doing too well against the prius.

looks pretty kool! i'll def go by just to test-drive it! no way i'm tradin in my precious accord! lol

Pictures from Honda.com

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/woody4364/crz1.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/woody4364/crz2.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/woody4364/crz3.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/woody4364/crz4.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/woody4364/crz5.jpg

The FT-86 will most probably be a high end vehicle. If it is anything based off the LFA from Lexus, don't expect it to be anything cheap. Mind you the LFA is a supercar, but I guess we can wait and see... Here is a link on the LFA http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/lexus-lfa-tokyo-2009/

In terms of the CR-Z, it is amazing that they finally mated a 6sp to a hybrid vehicle. I wonder what sort power/mpg numbers it will have? I can't imagine more than 150hp, and somewhere in the 40mpg range or so. And I wonder if Toyota will have anything on par with this vehicle since the insight is not doing too well against the prius.

Current word is the FT-86 to be priced around Civic Si money, and depending if they offer options a bit more. Don't get me wrong, I would consider the CRZ if the handling is great and adequate acceleration but I don't see that coming from this car. It looks like it will be a poser car "hey, I look like a sports car but I'm just another econo box". I'd love to be proved wrong but I doubt it :grumpy:

So what is this car supposed to be? A sporty coupe? An economy box? Trying to mix the two???


That's what Honda used to do best. Unlike the CrossTurd that tries too hard to be everything and doesn't seem like it will do any one thing in particular well, the CR-Z has promise.

Like the CRX, it could succesfully be both. My CRX Si was an awesome little car. A 2 seater that thought it was a station wagon, got great fuel economy, stuck to the road like velcro, and besides the typical Honda road roar, it was even comfortable for longish trips (tho it lacked cruise control.)

The only thing about the CR-Z that's turning me off is another frenetic interior. When sleek designs like iPhones and iPods are the rage, what's with the busy interiors?

I would def buy the CR-Z! It has some amazing styling!

Can NOT wait to get this car. Thats my plan anyway. Or TSX wagon.

taking it as that we need another car in the family soon this will definitly be a consideration, it looks awesome!

I finally got to drive one last week (pearl white), very cool little car. I think all the commerials are finished. Should start seeing them for the spring release.

The best is, they will also bring it to Germany in late 2010, together with the Jazz/Fit Hybrid version :yes:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/honda-cr-z.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/05_crzdetroitlive.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/07_crzdetroitlive.jpg


Another FAIL from Honda. Based on the pics, this car makes the Crosstour look good.

And only 36 MPG city/38 Highway? What's the point?

The concept looked so nice. This looks like a big disappointment.

I find it HOT! But would take WHITE painted with RED SEATS if available.

The grey seats they show till now don´t fit to the the white painting

ugh!:puke: And the rear whiper has to be removed!!!

Why so they install it on that place, to have a clear view into th sky?! Come on Honda!

the concept was hot, that is not, it's like a mazda-prius

Compared to a concept car the mass produced version always disappoints. Show me one car that looks like the concept without changes...

For me it looks more like the 1988-92 CRX than a Mazda :paranoid:

The most sales will be made in Europe and in Japan, and not in America, I suppose.
The Prius is the most ugly car I hav ever seen, depart from the Fiat Multipla. Visiting my relations in the state of Washington, I did not understand that so many people buy THIS car. OK, technology is advanced, but not much Germans would like to drive this easter egg. :biggrin:

Compared to a concept car the mass produced version always disappoints. Show me one car that looks like the concept without changes...

The Accord Coupe, Civic Si, Ridgeline concept cars were all near production ready vehicles except for large wheels and headlight treatment.

The CR-Z's exterior went from sleek to sloppy. So many additional cut lines and weird angles. Heck, the CRX had a sleeker look to it. Why not stick to that formula? And holy overhang, Batman! I'm sure it's for crash protection but the front end seems very high, too. It looks like you sit eye level with the top of the steering wheel. :paranoid:

Maybe it looks better in person. :dunno:

While very "kicky" in the LQQKS Dept., I just hope HMC doesn't corrupt it with any Crosstour styling influences. If Honda holds steady with their present course, I'll give it an A+ :)

So many additional cut lines and weird angles.:This design was invented by an Amerian. Chris Bangle got a lot of crticism on that at BMW. But I also think the last 5-series had a nice look. And holy overhang, Batman! I'm sure it's for crash protection but the front end seems very high, too.You got it. That is also the reason for these high front ends of the new cars, the pedestrian protecten in crash tests. Also the large mirrors on some Mercedes cars are due to new safety regulations. That not alsways makes cars looking better.

It looks like you sit eye level with the top of the steering wheelThis is called "sportive".

I dig it!

Those morons left the immobilizer sticker on the windows. Where is that pic from?

The picture seems to be taken at the Detroit auto show.

I cannot understand your complaints. I think it is a sporty looking small car. Maybe European and American taste differs. When I look into German Accord forums they complain about the engine power of the cr-z but not about the styling.

Btw honda only changed the tail of the car the rest stayed nearly unchanged.

And we are used to have the "spaceman" dashboard in the Civic 5 door. Btw together with the Jazz/Fit the biggest seller for Honda in Europe.

Looks like the 1st gen insight. They should of saved the name for this model IMO.

Here are more shots of the CRZ. What do you guys think the price will be?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-cr-z.html

Under a Insight, above a fit, just a guess.

Yea I was thinking a little less than 20K. But with it being a "hybrid", who knows ???

In a few more years, everything Honda makes will be a hybrid of some sort. Did you catch what Toyota released, looks like a direct competitor.

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1245/toyota-unveils-pint-sized-hybrid-concept-car/

I'm more concerned with the curb weight. If it is over 2500 to 2600lbs I think it is dumb. The Yaris is less than 2400 in its heaviest configuration and can easily achieve the EPA numbers posted for the CRZ. Sure it isn't "sporty" but it is likely to be $4k or more cheaper than the CRZ.

Hopefully the EPA numbers are lower than what will actually be possible and hopefully it is priced right. But for someone really looking to save $$ at the pump and elsewhere I'm not sure it is the right car.

IMO the amount of safety equipment and features on todays modern cars makes it very hard for the OEM's to built a light automobile that isn't the size of a Lotus.

Looks more like a 2 door Insight to my eyes. Honda has entered new levels of cost cutting virtually everywhere you touch and look with that vehicle, and its same questionable performance/economy tradeoff still seems present here (122 hp and only 37 mpg @ molasses 0-60 times). The cheapish final production plastic look doesn't help matters in my eyes.

It will not be an expensive car, it should be clear, that it isn´t like an Accord coupé or an Prelude :rolleyes:

What does everyone think about the CR-Z?

http://cr-z.honda.com/

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34124

You tell me........:lmao:

Thanks, but there's already a thread on the topic.

As noted above: http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34124

What does everyone think about the CR-Z?

http://cr-z.honda.com/

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

More Pics!

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/01_location1.jpg

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/02_location_2.jpg

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/03_rear_pass_3_qt.jpg

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/04_front_high_drv_side.jpg

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/05_pass_profile.jpg

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/06_frt_pass_3_qtr.jpg

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/07_front.jpg

http://cr-z.honda.com/wp-content/gallery/cr-z-exterior-photos/08_rear_7_8ths.jpg

i'm so tired of this hybrid crap.

i was so excited about this car... its got the looks but i dont care if it gets 60mpg... i can't deal with approx 9sec + 0-60... wasn't expecting sub 5 seconds... but jeez 9+?

Gas mileage isn't even that great... they said the est mpg is 36city 38hwy... I'm sorry thats just not very impressive at all. For 9+sec 0-60 times as light as this thing is it better be getting 50mpg+.... since its not... 122hp is just not acceptable.

to add to that... lets even say 122 isn't horrible as a starting point cuz I dont think it is. but with it being a hybrid its probably going to have an ass load of batteries and other shit on there that no aftermarket company is going to want to touch.

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/underground_dojo_radio/crz.jpg

i'm so tired of this hybrid crap.

i was so excited about this car... its got the looks but i dont care if it gets 60mpg... i can't deal with approx 9sec + 0-60... wasn't expecting sub 5 seconds... but jeez 9+?

Gas mileage isn't even that great... they said the est mpg is 36city 38hwy... I'm sorry thats just not very impressive at all. For 9+sec 0-60 times as light as this thing is it better be getting 50mpg+.... since its not... 122hp is just not acceptable

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/underground_dojo_radio/crz.jpg


Engine swap :thmsup:

In the trunk FTW!!!

Any pics of a atomic blue pop up yet? Those are the only 3 colors we had to shoot.

Engine swap :thmsup:

sure.. 15 years from now when they're cheap i'll be happy to find one and drop an H22 into it... till then honda has failed me again....

the production loook is a far cry from the concept but its still managable it does look more bloated at fat than the sharp angled lines of the concept but thats okay. i can deal with that... it looks pretty decent still.. i'm sure there will be countless lip kits/body kits out there to fix some of the shortcomings of the body... but the power.

In the past I'd say okay 122 is a good starting point. but being its a hybrid I'm not so sure the aftermarket is going to be interested in all the RD that will be necessary to find a way to squeeze more power outta this thing.

I'd be happy with 28mpg out of the Civic Si's 200hp motor in this thing... w/6spd and LSD of course--- yummm.


Seriously I really predict that at least at first any aftermarket firm that has an interest in this thing will likely find a way to surgically remove the IMA system completely... and then begin work on the stock gasoline motor.

the difference between the two makes me want to cry

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/bynormajean/no.jpg

The white car was just a body. Nothing opened or worked. There are casters behind the wheels that support it, because they didn't turn. Almost all prototypes are built this way.I first saw it around 3 years ago IIRC.

i understand that a concept is a concept and the production has to have certain saftey things.

So for that regard i can understand the REDICULIOUS front over hang... but why all the bulgy fat over rear quarter pannel?? what was wrong with the sharp nice edge of the concept?

why the ugly cut off for the rear side glass? why not extend it like on the concept?

in other words the overal shape/shilouette is there... but the design of the car--- the character... the sharp lines and edges are all gone. wherever there was a strong character line in the concept theres a bulge now. why????

the difference between the two makes me want to cry

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/bynormajean/no.jpg

The original concept is actually a car I would consider buying. The red one? :thumbsdow

Yep Honda screwed another one up....

not bad, but i feel like they toned it down a lot..

You wonder who said yes when (and if) they were presented with electifuzz's top and bottom pictures...who the hell could approve that?

Here is to hoping Toyota doesn't screw up the FT-86 :salue:

If they do I may just lose all hope in fun little cars and probably end up in a Yaris hypermiling...

ugly car... i mean uuuuuuuuuuuuuuugly. the concept was ok at best

i personally would not even consider buying any hybrid/electric car
if you think this is protecting the planet... not so much... we're just replacing the polluting effects of burning petrol with the polluting effects of... the power plants providing the electricity

Solar power FTW

Like most on here, I think the concept looks pretty neat. :yes: As always, the idiots at the automakers fail at the toned down version. :thumbsdow (insert fart noise)

IMO, I think it looks like a modernized/updated version of the original (1st gen) Insight. Which I thought was ugly, might I add... :thumbsdow