Honda CR-Z

Honda CR-Z (ZF1/ZF2)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Production2010–2016
Model years2011–2016
AssemblyJapan: Suzuka, Mie
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact car
Body style3-door liftback[1]
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedHonda Insight
Honda Fit Hybrid
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorMF6 DC brushless motor
TransmissionCVT
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,435 mm (95.9 in)
Length4,080 mm (160.6 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Curb weight1,211–1,236 kg (2,670–2,725 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda CR-X
Honda Insight (first generation)
Honda CR-X del Sol

The Honda CR-Z is a sport compact hybrid electric car manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe."[2] The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car[3] elements, including a 2+2 seating arrangement[4] (excluding North American models where the backseat is removed)[5] and a standard 6-speed manual transmission. The CR-Z is regarded as the spiritual successor to the second-generation Honda CR-X in both name and exterior design.[6][7]

In the U.S., the CR-Z is one of the least polluting hybrid vehicles available and is rated as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) as defined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The CR-Z is the third gasoline-electric hybrid model offered by Honda (after the 2000–2006 Insight and 2003–2005 Civic Hybrid) that can be equipped with a manual transmission, and the only one in its class.[8]

The CR-Z is the sixth unique version of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology since the technology was first launched in the first generation Insight 3 door hatchback.[2] Sales of the CR-Z began in Japan in February 2010.[9] Sales in the U.S. began in August 2010,[10] and production ended by the end of 2016.

  1. ^ "Honda CR-Z (2010-2015) Review". autoexpress.co.uk. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Production Version of 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Makes Official Debut". Honda Motor (Press release). 2010-01-11. Archived from the original on 2010-01-15.
  3. ^ "Honda CR-Z Hybrid and FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Introduce Detroit to Next-Generation Green Cars". World.honda.com. 2008-01-13. Archived from the original on 2011-02-09. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
  4. ^ "Honda New Car Range – Official Honda Australia Site". honda.com.au.
  5. ^ "2015 Honda CR-Z – Specifications – Official Site". honda.com.
  6. ^ "2007 Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda CR-Z". Inside Line. edmunds. 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2008-02-22. Honda says the name of its sporty two-passenger concept for Tokyo — CR-Z — stands for "Compact Renaissance Zero."
  7. ^ Squatriglia, Chuck (2008-02-20). "Europe Gets Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Before The Rest of Us". Autopia. Wired. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
  8. ^ Early, Brian. "Preview: 2011 Honda CR-Z". Canadian Driver.
  9. ^ "Honda CR-Z Hybrid Now On Sale in Japan; Targeting 1,000 Units Per Month". Green Car Congress. 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
  10. ^ Williams, Stephen (2010-08-25). "Honda Jazz Hybrid Will Get Paris Premiere". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-26.