Honda CR-Z. Mugen Style.
Straight from Mugen comes their take on the CR-Z. I want those wheels. I probably could do without the LED grill-bumper. Overall, not a bad looking car. Hybrid Tuning...its like the old adage, "All Show. No Go." Maybe this round there'll be some "go" considering the amount of Japanese tuners willingly getting behind the Prius and Insight.
CR-Z Production Model Appears at NAIAS (updated!)
Honda debuted a production version of its CR-Z at this year's North American International Auto Show. Bringing back memories of the CR-X, which left North America in 1991, this CR-Z is nothing like the Si we said goodbye too. Instead, we get a Hybrid engine pumping out around 120hp in a car that can top out at 2800 lbs. That right there probably will put most Honda-heads asleep, but it'll be how the car drives that will keep there attention. Hope Honda didn't mess with that...
Pricing has yet to be announced. -Tanker
UPDATE: Seems the general buzz about the CR-Z is..."OOOOH! The return of the CR-X! 2800lbs is kind of heavy for a 122hp engine. Wait...35 MPG!?!" It seems this little hybrid has optioned itself into the territory of "What's the point?" When you got yourself a Civic that is posting up similar mileage and more power, why would a 2-seater hybrid pig be of importance.
Toyota Hybrid, FTW
A four-wheel energy regeneration and drive system has been adopted which includes in-wheel motors in the front wheels in addition to one 150 kW rear-axle mounted electric motor. Thanks to this energy regeneration system with three motors/generators, the vehicle can more efficiently recover a greater amount of energy during rapid deceleration and braking from high speeds.