09 October 2014, 11:00 AM
2015 Honda CR-Z has just gone on sale. It will offer its future customers sleeker and sporty proportions and styling along with spirited performance and high efficiency. The latter is due to the powertrain which drives the CR-Z. Under its hood finds itself the 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) electric motor.
The powerplant is coupled with a either a short-throw six-speed manual transmission or sport-tuned continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters.
22 August 2014, 07:55 PM
Honda has announced that its CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe can now have supercharged performance thanks to a new dealer-installed Honda Performance Development (HPD) supercharger kit that includes a wide number of improvements and enhancements. In case you do not know, HPD is Honda’s North American racing company and it develops various full lines of street performance accessories for the CR-Z, first revealed at the 2013 SEMA Show.
“The CR-Z was the first hybrid to prove that efficiency doesn't
08 October 2013, 07:45 AM
2014 Honda CR-Z will go on sale today, offering its customers sleek styling, numerous standard features and sporty handling, while at the same time maintaining outstanding fuel efficiency. The MY2014 CR-Z has undergone general update and now has more powerful battery pack, increased power and styling improvements.
This Honda model has also earned a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In addition, the CR-Z remains the only hybrid vehicle offered with
20 November 2012, 09:02 AM
2013 Honda CR-Z will be officially launched on the market tomorrow and will include a host of powertrain, styling and feature enhancements. It will draw more power from its all-new Lithium-Ion battery pack, which in addition will improve its EPA mpg ratings.
Some of the styling upgrades include revised interior trim along with a new front fascia, a new finish for the 16-inch alloy wheels, an aerodynamically functional new rear diffuser and two new exterior colors – Passion Berry Pearl and Pol
05 October 2012, 04:02 PM
Mugen will hit the Japan Market with Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ. With exclusively developed suspension, brake system, and wheels, and exterior parts aerodynamically designed and wind-tunnel tested, coupled with the installation of a centrifugal supercharger system, all are combined to improve performance.
The car also features an aerodynamic body kit with a front spoiler, a revised grille and modified side skirts. There's also a rear diffuser, an adjustable wing and a sports exhaust system.
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21 September 2012, 03:21 PM
Honda has introduced the new 2013 CR-Z facelift at the 20th Indonesia International Motor Show. This time, Honda's theme is "Racing for Blue Skies", to show the new product that combines sporty character with a friendly environment.
"From the beginning, all the products developed Honda engine always show a distinctive character with leading technology, fuel-efficient, cleaner emissions, but still deliver performance and a sporty look. Character Green and Honda Racing was the DNA, " said Tomok
05 July 2012, 04:48 PM
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its intent to provide technical support to Team Mugen, operated by M-TEC Co., Ltd., for its competition with the MUGEN CR-Z GT in the GT300 class of SUPER GT Series.
Honda will supply a 2.8-liter V6 twin-turbo engine and the racing hybrid system developed exclusively for this Team Mugen racing machine and will start actual test runs.
Team Mugen's first race with the MUGEN CR-Z GT featuring the Honda racing hybrid system will be the 2012 SUPER GT Series R
29 November 2011, 01:54 PM
The 2012 Honda CR-Z Mugen will hit the UK market in spring 2012. Prices have yet to be confirmed, but are expected to be approximately £24 000.
The manufacturer had a successful programme launch at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it has joined forces with Mugen Euro, to launch a 130+mph sports hybrid CR-Z, boasting Civic Type R performance.
CR-Z Mugen is powered by a supercharged 1.5 liter petrol engine and an electric motor. The overall power is 175PS (129 kW), which is almost
02 August 2011, 01:15 PM
Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept will demonstrate the tuner’s capabilities in terms of function, style, performance and agility. The vehicle was produced by M-TEC in Japan for show purposes only.
The car was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but now the manufacturer has released more information about it. CR-Z Mugen RR Concept boasts Valencia Orange Pearl exterior paint work and an aggressive M-TEC body kit including a carbon fiber hood, doors and tailgate. There are also a dual sport ex
09 June 2011, 05:46 PM
Honda will take a part at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race with CR-Z Hybrid coupe. The specially prepared car was firstly unveiled at last year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It is developed by Honda Performance Development (HPD), the "racing arm" of American Honda.
HPD Honda CR-Z Racer Hybrid is powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol with the help of an electric motor. Both are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and the overall power is 200HP and 237Nm of torque, which
18 May 2011, 04:27 PM
Honda and Mugen EU have revealed the first official images of the CR-Z Mugen. The project is to create the higher-performance hybrid coupe, which is suitable for both – race track and everyday driving.
However, the supercharged Honda CR-Z is expected to have staggering performance qualities. Not only in straight line, but in the corners, too. Early tests with a prototype car based on a standard CR-Z and a mid-tune engine have given 0 to 100 km/h times around that of the Civic Type R, which is
17 March 2011, 07:41 PM
Mugen Euro is developing a high-performance Honda CR-Z. The goal is to deliver “Type R-like” performance from the hybrid’s powertrain. So, the customers will receive driving pleasure at decent price.
Honda CR-Z MUGEN is expected to have its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, this year.
CR-Z is powered by a 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine and a small electric motor. Mugen variant will feature enhancements to both, while bespoke brakes and suspension will be fitted to i