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Old 10-22-2009, 12:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Honda CRZ hybrid 6 speed manual is coming!

Tokyo 2009: Honda CR-Z coming to America next fall with six-speed manual! — Autoblog Green

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The good news for fans of the much-loved 1983-1991 Civic CR-X is that the CR-Z should have significantly better performance than the disappointing new Insight, a car that is geared more toward fuel economy than performance. In any case, the CR-Z coupe gets a bump in displacement up to 1.5-liter and – wait for it – a six-speed manual gearbox! This will be the first hybrid with a row-it-yourself six-speed.





This could be my first new car.


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This may get me back in a Honda.

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Old 10-22-2009, 01:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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One, please.
With the wheel on the left and no passenger-side mirror.
Oh, and yes - I am willing to pay an extra $50 for smooth wheels and rear skirts. That's my version of Full Option

It's nice, but... that grille! Terrible, egh, ble
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This isn't going to be a super-mpg machine from the factory. It's going to be a fun little hot hatch that happens to be a hybrid.

Also, that gaping hole in the front end appears to be partially cosmetic. The lower third has a grille block. It's not the final exterior anyway: it needs realistic wheels, larger mirrors, an antenna, more ground clearance, and 5mph bumpers.

How long before a car goes on sale do we see final specs like curb weight, HP, tire size, EPA MPG, price, etc? I figure it'll be nine more months before you can decide if you want one.
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it needs realistic wheels, larger mirrors, an antenna...
Why does it need an antenna? Like cigarette lighters, it's a relic of the last century...
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I said before, during the concept sketch phase, that this car looks like a low-top hiking boot.
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Production CRZ brochure leaked

Length: 4080 mm (160.6 in.)
Width: 1740 mm (68.5 in.)
Height: 1395 mm (54.9 in.)
Wheelbase: 2435 mm (95.9 in.)

Engine: 1.5L i-VTEC + IMA
Transmission: 6MT or CVT
Power (ICE): 114ps@6000RPM
Torque (ICE): 145 NM (107 lb-ft)@4800RPM
Power (IMA): 14ps@1500RPM
Torque (IMA): 78 NM (57 lb-ft)@1000RPM
0-100km/hr (0-62mph): 9.7 sec















Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Leaked: Official Japanese Brochure for CR-Z!
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My friend just sent me a URL to the same(?) brochure :

2011 Honda Cr Z Brochure — Autoblog


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And here comes the Mugen version :

Another leaked brochure shows Honda CR-Z by Mugen — Autoblog



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I love the look and the MT option, but unless this is priced near $15,000 it doesn't seem very appealing compared to a Prius given the difference in mileage (58mpg versus 77mpg on the JC08) and size.

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