Honda: CR-Z News **Facelift Revealed (page 31)**
10-08-2009, 02:42 PM
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10-08-2009, 02:54 PM
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Just pointing out why I think initial sales may suffer. My whole argument is based on the assumption that the car won't be much of a performer. If it is then I'll gladly be wrong.
Mitani also mentioned something about the CR-Z getting a new IMA system. I can only assume this will be different from the one found in the Insight.
10-08-2009, 03:12 PM
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I wonder what new IMA they are working on? I think the current system is elegant, but limited in power output. Maybe a move to LiOn batteries? Does anybody know if the current system disengages the engine from the electric system to allow "electric only" operation?
10-09-2009, 08:13 PM
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10-09-2009, 08:54 PM
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Thanks for the link. The CR-Z is great looking. Sorry, Moog, I love the grille on this one. Give us a commuter variant with awesome gas mileage, and one with a hi-po engine, and Honda is pretty much done. Call them CR-Z HF and CR-Z Si or R. 
Go Honda!
Go Honda!
10-10-2009, 12:01 AM
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It is very nice looking. Its a great example of distinctive styling done right. And it screams Honda. The FT-86 while nice, could pretty much be from anywhere. Mazda comes to mind.
10-12-2009, 06:24 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Considering Honda's latest grilles, this one is pretty decent.I do like the overall design....for sure it's a CRX throwback...and that's cool.
The proposed Hybrid powerplant is what sux.
Put the RSX turbo 4 in this bad boy, and lets rock the casbah
10-12-2009, 07:42 PM
#171
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RDX Turbo engine in this would be insane!! But then if they gave us what we actually wanted they wouldn't be Honda....
Btw, just noticed that front overhang....
Btw, just noticed that front overhang....
10-12-2009, 07:53 PM
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10-12-2009, 11:14 PM
#173
The sizzle in the Steak
Yea, I dunno why Honda is running from being sporty.
They have the ability, and for some reason they are pissing it away.
S2000 
Where have all the cool, sporty Honda vehicles gone?
Where are the pocket rockets of yester-year?
Clearly they have left NA.
Maybe this hatch is gonna have a trick up its sleeve
10-13-2009, 01:36 AM
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Drifting
10-21-2009, 08:12 AM
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**Revealed** @2009 Tokyo auto show
10-21-2009, 10:27 AM
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I'm the Firestarter
Looks cool but you know they're going to neuter it with 15" wheels, old-skool halogen lights, regular rear-view mirrors and no fancy blue highlights.
10-21-2009, 10:31 AM
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The sizzle in the Steak
1.5-liter FTL.
Could you imagine if Honda would have put that turbo 4cyl under the hood......
Could you imagine if Honda would have put that turbo 4cyl under the hood......
10-21-2009, 10:47 AM
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10-21-2009, 11:09 AM
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What Would Don Draper Do?
10-21-2009, 12:59 PM
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Which basically takes away all the coolness. 
And then there's the ass that looks like......ass. Why'd they go and do that?
10-21-2009, 01:05 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
10-21-2009, 01:11 PM
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I doubt it'll be as bad as 15" What does the Insight have? I'll bet this is Plus 1". Of course it will have regular mirrors and halogens. Blue lighting on the exterior is illegal (in my state) but regardless of color, they are not a production feature.
10-21-2009, 01:37 PM
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Engine swap!!
10-21-2009, 01:41 PM
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10-21-2009, 03:36 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
10-21-2009, 04:05 PM
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Wow no back seat would kill this vehicle. If this has the same electric motor as the Insight with the Fit's 1.5 liter this thing will have less horse power than the base Civic (which already gets decent mileage). The CR-Z might be a tough sell unless it gets over 50 mpg.
10-21-2009, 04:35 PM
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This car shouldnt be just a hybrid, they should have a hot engine option for those enthusiasts that want one.
10-21-2009, 04:36 PM
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What was I thinking. 16-25 years could care less about horsepower. How silly of me.
10-21-2009, 05:33 PM
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12-08-2009, 12:00 PM
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Brochure w/ Pics Leaked @ TOV
TOV link
Length: 4080 mm (160.6 in.)
Width: 1740 mm (68.5 in.)
Height: 1395 mm (54.9 in.)
Wheelbase: 2435 mm (95.9 in.)
Engine: 1.5L i-VTEC + IMA
Transmission: 6MT or CVT
Power (ICE): 114ps@6000RPM
Torque (ICE): 145 NM (107 lb-ft)@4800RPM
Power (IMA): 14ps@1500RPM
Torque (IMA): 78 NM (57 lb-ft)@1000RPM
0-100km/hr (0-62mph): 9.7 sec
Width: 1740 mm (68.5 in.)
Height: 1395 mm (54.9 in.)
Wheelbase: 2435 mm (95.9 in.)
Engine: 1.5L i-VTEC + IMA
Transmission: 6MT or CVT
Power (ICE): 114ps@6000RPM
Torque (ICE): 145 NM (107 lb-ft)@4800RPM
Power (IMA): 14ps@1500RPM
Torque (IMA): 78 NM (57 lb-ft)@1000RPM
0-100km/hr (0-62mph): 9.7 sec
12-08-2009, 12:03 PM
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0-60 in 9.7s...?
We've got a fast one.
We've got a fast one.
12-08-2009, 12:22 PM
#198
Some dude
I knew I'd be let down but even I wasn't expecting this.