2011 Honda CR-Z brochure leaked
The Honda CR-X of the 1980s was a Civic-based hatchback-liftback-coupe combo that catapulted Honda’s status among the sport-compact crowd, even if it was rather humble on the spec sheet. Honda has already announced the revival of the car as the CR-Z hybrid, with a concept version already shown at recent auto shows. The brochure for the production version has been leaked.
The leaked Japanese brochure has images of the production CR-Z, complete with detailed specs.
The exclusively-hybrid CR-Z will be powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, good for only 112 hp at 6000 rpm, with another 14 hp at 1500 rpm from its electric motor, adding up to a total of just 126 hp. Just as importantly, the engine creates 107 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm with the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system boosting that by another 57 lb-ft at 1000 rpm. The front-wheel-drive setup will be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic.
With all this technology, the CR-Z is slower than the original CR-X Si, good for an official 0-60 kph time of 9.5 seconds, barely quicker than a regular Honda Civic.
In terms of looks, it appears to be similar to the concept, with toned-down lighting and a Civic-inspired interior. A factory styling kit is also available.
The CR-Z should debut in the U.S. by the middle of 2010.