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Honda CR-Z concept set for production

By Alborz Fallah |

The second green-car announced by Honda boss, Takeo Fukui, will be based on the CR-Z Concept car – a small, agile sportscar. Unlike the Honda FCX which is powered by Hydrogen, the CR-Z utilises a traditional hybrid powertrain.

Honda CR-Z

The new sports car will mark the beginning of the Japanese manufacturers aggressive move towards Hybrid cars. Honda is currently working on a ‘global hybrid’ family car which is scheduled for launch in 2009.

The concept makes an ideal candidate for a CR-X replacement. CarAdvice is adamant this will become the new CR-X.

Honda CR-Z

“The CR-Z is a model that symbolizes Honda’s hybrid technology,” Fukui said. “The CR-Z features a dynamic yet sharp exterior design that makes people want to get in and drive.“

Production schedule and launch time for the CR-Z are yet to be officially announced.


 

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  • http://www.importjap.com/blo ImportJap

    Apart from the ridiculous grille, I like it.

  • lcat

    love the nose treatment on this Honda (especially after the latest dreadful nose job on the CRV)

  • Tom

    its good to see that honda can make a hybrid that you might want to buy as a car rather than an environmental statement. It looks really good.

  • http://www.caradvice.com.au George

    It better not be a hybrid. I was hoping for a lightweight sports car Sprinter-style.

  • Sexythang

    i was thinking an s2000 successor. or an integra successor….in rwd

  • No Name

    How would you get a tow bracket on that with two exhausts poking thro’……Only Joking. Not bad if a bit small.
    Can a hybrid pull a trailer?

  • http://Googlre Kat

    Love it! The design is amazing from front to back. I hope not much will be changed from the design concept to production! (and I hope its affordable to the “common” people who are looking to spend no more than low 20′s max on a new car!!!