Honda has introduced its CR-Z, a hybrid sports car which is likely to reach showrooms next year, reported AUTOCAR.co.uk.
The CR-Z, which is designed to replace the CRX, would be powered by a new compact four-cylinder engine displacing less than 2.0-liters and matched to an electric motor. The combined output for the car would be approximately 140Hp, with drive sent to the front wheels via a CVT.
The CR-Z is expected to overlap with the entry-level VW Scirocco 1.4 on price, although its smaller dimensions make it more of a supermini-size three-door.
Power will come from a petrol/electric IMA hybrid powertrain. The system is derived from the Insight. But, in place of the Insight’s 87bhp, 1.3-litre petrol motor is a higher-output 1.5 i-VTEC unit.
The CR-Z concept is expected to be unveiled at the Tokyo show, and the production version will appear at the Detroit show in January 2010. Sales in Japan kick off in February 2010 and the car reaches the UK in summer 2010, reported autocar.co.uk.
