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[SEEKERone]

Fresh infomation...

On sale date of August 24
2 transmission choices- 6 speed manual and CVT
3 trim levels LX (base), EX, and EX w/Navigation


and for fun....

[Lymitliss]

I was just talking with my manager about this friday, he said we should be seeing them a couple weeks before they go on sale, and I'm probably gonna be the one to do the PDIs anyway also.

[cbstdscott]

Buy a CR-Z.... throw away the 400 lbs of batteries, 100 lbs. of electric motor/regeneration equipment. That would make the car light enough to be interesting with the 1.5 litre gas engine that it comes with.

[ChrisF-dude]

I'd rather have the 85 CRX. The mileage figures aren't very inspiring for me to plunk down that sort of cash for a hybrid. I mean, my mother in law is looking at a Kia Rio, with only one battery that is supposed to get 27-36 mpg in 5spd trim. She also drives super slow, so the mileage should go up. My Zc gets 38-40. Until it gets at least 51 mpg to meet a 2nd gen HF, or a Civic Vx, I would ignore it.

[rpr]

If it came with rear seats like the JDM version, I would be seriously considering one, without it, it's useless to me.

[ChrisF-dude]

If it came with rear seats like the JDM version, I would be seriously considering one, without it, it's useless to me.

Wow, ironically, it is more like the original CR-X.

[E-AT_me]

i'll take mine in white.

[flashmatrix]

i'll take mine in white.

Black or red for me.

[zakats]

Only if they make a type r... I'm getting a good feeling that they will

[Forcefed Si]

Yes I do! but I agree that they should make one without all the hybrid stuff. I would be even more excited about it. I'll take a gray one if they make 'em

[TexanIdiot25]

What is this thing supposed to be?

It's not particularly efficient (even the sedan does better)
It's not particularly sporty
It's not particularly good handling (from the reviews)
It's not particularly functional...
It's not even good looking, at any angle.....

[Stuckey85si]

What is this thing supposed to be?

It's not particularly efficient (even the sedan does better)
It's not particularly sporty
It's not particularly good handling (from the reviews)
It's not particularly functional...
It's not even good looking, at any angle.....

Same thing I am wondering

[Lymitliss]

Everyone insists it's supposed to be the new CRX but everything I read about it originally in magazines said that it's not really related anyway.

The Mugen edition was kinda cool, and I also read they were talking about a Type R with 50 more hp but I think it'd still be a hybrid.

[Maine_Honda_Racer]

Buy a CR-Z.... throw away the 400 lbs of batteries, 100 lbs. of electric motor/regeneration equipment. That would make the car light enough to be interesting with the 1.5 litre gas engine that it comes with.

That's so crazy it almost sounds intriguing, other than the warranty voiding part. I wonder what the specs are on the gas motor alone, also have we seen a curb weight for this car yet?

[flashmatrix]

That's so crazy it almost sounds intriguing, other than the warranty voiding part. I wonder what the specs are on the gas motor alone, also have we seen a curb weight for this car yet?

Weight is around 2600 lbs...
Specs from Honda.

CR-Z [1]


- 1.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)

- 122 horsepower (estimated) @ 6000 rpm (combined engine + IMA)

- 128 lb-ft. of torque (estimated) @ 1,000 – 1,500 rpm (123 lb-ft. for CVT), (combined engine + IMA)

- AT-PZEV CARB Emissions Rating

- EPA Estimated Fuel Economy, CVT (City/Highway/Combined): 35/39/37 miles per gallon [2]

- EPA Estimated Fuel Economy, MT (City/Highway/Combined): 31/37/34 miles per gallon [2]

- Overall Vehicle Length x Width x Height (in): 160.6 x 68.5 x 54.9 (including antenna)

- Wheelbase (in.): 95.8

- Weight (lbs., preliminary estimates): Approximately 2,670 (MT) to 2,725 (CVT)

- 3-Mode Drive System (Sport/Normal/ECON)

- Eco Assist™ System

- 6-Speed Manual Transmission (standard)

- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Paddle Shifter System (available)

- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control

- Automatic Climate Control

- 16-inch Alloy Wheels

- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

- Security System with Remote Entry

- Cruise Control

- 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with MP3/windows with MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) playback capability and 6 Speakers [3]

- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack

- USB Audio Interface [4]


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CR-Z EX [1]


Adding to or replacing features on the CR-Z


- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® with Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls [5]

- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition (Available) [6]

- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Auto-On/Off

- Fog Lights

- Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

- Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather (6MT)

- Textured Aluminum Pedals

- 360-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) playback capability and 7 Speakers including Subwoofer

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe is the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun in addition to efficiency and economy. The CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Honda’s compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The two-passenger CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system allowing the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal modes.