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Honda CR-Z hybrid now available

The Honda CR-Z is the newest hybrid to hit the streets of America.

By Melissa Hincha-OwnbyFri, Aug 27 2010 at 2:11 PM EST

2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Photo: Honda
While the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf have received the most attention from eco-minded automotive journalists as of late, another green car has made a relatively quiet debut, the Honda CR-Z hybrid. This week, the sporty Honda CR-Z hybrid made its way to dealerships across the country. Consumers can now get a firsthand look at Honda’s newest hybrid, take it for a test drive, and then sign on the dotted line and drive one home.
 
The new CR-Z is the first six-speed production hybrid in the nation and features a three-mode drive system, which allows drivers to choose between a more fuel-efficient drive, a sportier drive, and the vehicle’s normal operating mode. When combined with the sporty styling of the coupe, it is apparent that Honda is going after a different crowd with this hybrid. The hybrid driver of the future may just be younger and hipper than today’s eco-conscious motorists.
 
The 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid is available in two models. The CR-Z base model starts at $19,200 while the CR-Z EX has an MSRP of $20,760. The base model earned a 35-mpg fuel efficiency rating for city driving and 39 mpg on the highway. The sportier EX model comes with a slight drop in fuel efficiency: 31 mpg for the city and 37 mpg on the highway.
 
The CR-Z joins Honda’s existing lineup of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, which includes the Honda Civic Hybrid, the Honda Civic GX, and the Honda Insight. Will the new Honda CR-Z sports hybrid generate enough interest to unseat the Toyota Prius as the best-selling hybrid? Only time will tell.
 

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jharna 02/02/2011 01:52 AM

Though hybrid has no more people’s space in its heart yet has 25.1 cubic feet cargo. The cargo space is managed by skipping the rear seats. The slogan for Honda CR-Z a hybrid sports car is justified from its interior design. The power hub of Honda brakes at a 1.5-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine along with small electric motor producing 122 horse power and 128 pound feet of torque. CR-Z is a semi hybrid that cannot gear up from its electric motor alone and enjoys the power thrust of 1750.... More

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Bruce in Maiune 09/15/2010 07:38 AM

My 87 CRX-HF got up to 55mpg with careful driving, I have a a 91 CRX-HF now that I'm restoring and hope get the same or better. My GF's 95 Civic-VX is about the same.

Less car, better mpgs! All of these models weigh a fair bit less than 2000lbs. Don't want to get hit by a big SUV in one but safer than a motorcycle or bike....

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Dan Lesko 08/27/2010 23:17 PM

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