| Honda CR-Z | |
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Predecessor | Honda CR-X (1988-1991) Honda Remix (2006) Honda Small Hybrid Sports (2007) |
| Body style(s) | Hatchback[1] |
The Honda CR-Z (Compact Renaissance Zero)[2] is a gasoline-electric hybrid automobile developed and produced by Honda. The CR-Z was first introduced as a concept car by Honda CEO Takeo Fukui on October 23, 2007 at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. Fukui further announced that a production model is "in the works" and that the car is intended to be "sporty, incredibly efficient and inexpensive".[3] Aside from the fact that it will use Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system,[4] the specifications of CR-Z's drive train are unknown.
The CR-Z is regarded as the spiritual successor to the second generation Honda CR-X in both name and design.[2][4]
According to Automotive News Europe, Honda plans to roll out the production CR-Z in 2009 or 2010, first in Europe before expanding production and distribution to the rest of the world.[4] The CR-Z is expected to cost approximately €25,000 (with higher-trim models retailing up to €28k) and be primarily geared towards the European market. Because of the vehicle's importance on that continent, Mark Turner of Honda UK says that Europe will have a great deal of influence on the final design of the vehicle.[5]
History
The design and production of the CR-Z follows behind two Honda concept cars: the Honda Remix, introduced at the 2006 Los Angeles Motor Show, and the Honda Small Hybrid Sports, introduced at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.[6]
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