2011 Honda CR-Z Details Revealed In Leaked Brochure; Mugen Version Surfaces

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Dec 10, 2009
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Update: New brochure page added, featuring Mugen-styled CR-Z.

AN OFFICIAL BROCHURE for the 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid hatch has surfaced online this week, offering a glimpse at the production model and its specifications.

Virtually identical to the near-production concept shown at October's Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda CR-Z will launch in Japan with a 1.5 litre four-cylinder petrol engine developing 84kW at 6000rpm, paired with an electric motor producing 10kW.

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The petrol engine will produce 145Nm of torque at 4800rpm, the Integrated Motor Assist system adding a further 77Nm at 1000rpm.

Paired with either a six-speed manual or CVT transmission, the CR-Z lists a 0-100km/h time of 9.7 seconds.

Three selectable driving modes will be offered, including Eco, Normal and Sport, the instrument cluster illuminated in a different colour depending on the mode.

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The 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid measures 4080mm long, 1740mm wide, 1395mm tall, with a wheelbase measuring 2435mm.

LED daytime running lights will feature in the headlight clusters, and the CR-Z will be offered in two trim levels - referred to as 'Alpha' and 'Beta' in the leaked Japanese brochure.

No pricing details or launch dates were listed in the brochure.

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Following the leaked brochure images that surfaced this week, a new image has landed, showing a page purported to be from the same brochure and offering a glimpse at the Mugen-enhanced CR-Z. No technical details have been given as yet.

Whether the new image is a legitimate page from the Honda or Mugen brochure remains to be seen.

Honda Australia’s Public Relations Manager, Mark Higgins, told TMR earlier this year that the CR-Z is likely to arrive in Australian showrooms in 2011, although firm dates have not yet been confirmed.

[Temple of VTEC]


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  • Mark [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    Nice looking car from Honda. Interesting about the engine specs..
    The 1.5L motor I'd say will be similar to the L15a motor in the current jazz, just slightly de-tuned for better economy.

    I have read that the Jazz is coming out in Hybrid, so I'm sure the motor in the CR-Z will implanted into the Jazz. It only seems logical. Hopefully the CVT also makes it here to the Hybrid Jazz as it's a great transmission. The 5AT is just wrong in the current version. I have the previous generation Jazz with CVT and it's a great combination giving excellent economy!
  • Nightshifter [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    Those numbers are pretty terrible. I thought it was supposed to be a hybrid "sports" hatch. Not another Prius wannabe.
  • Grumps [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    Yes, for a sports hatch those power figures don't instill any awe.

    Maybe it's supposed to be sporty only in looks?
  • My Cars Called T-Rex [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    I'd rather a CR-X.Bring back the CR-X instead.
  • Mark [reply]
    8 months ago 0 points
    Honda have clear direction for the future of their brand. It's towards small, efficient engines.
    It's no wonder they are still doing very well in the market compared to the other brands.

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