2011 Honda CR-Z

Honda introduced the production of new cars, the Honda CR-Z. Car hybrid sports coupe is sleek and sporty been introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This product will be sold sale late summer of 2010 in the U.S.

Performance on the Honda 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 Honda CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving modes. The system delivers a combined peak output of 122 horsepower at 6,000 rpm   and 128 lb-ft. of torque at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm (123 lb-ft on CVT-equipped models). Preliminary fuel economy estimates are anticipated to result in a rating of 36 city/38 highway miles per gallon on CVT-equipped models. Manual transmission models are anticipated to achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 31 city/37 highway miles per gallon.

The Honda CR-Z offers a futuristic intrior. Set against a motif of textured black materials and aluminum-style trim accents, the upper portion of the dashboard extends toward the driver to provide a wrap-around cockpit environment. The passenger zone offers an open, comfortable space. You can see pictures of the car and another motorcycle in the Photo Cars.