By
Honda Australia Pty Ltd.
Designed in
Japan
Description
Launched in Australia, November 2011 the CR-Z made an immediate impact with unique styling, superior handling and excellent fuel efficiency. Testament to its strengths, the CR-Z won Wheels Car of the Year 2011, one of Australia's most coveted motoring awards. The revolutionary CR-Z features the world's first 6-speed manual transmission combined with a hybrid drivetrain and has a sporty aerodynamic form. Features include a unique 3-Mode Drive System, five star ANCAP safety rating and Honda's G-Con technology with an Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body. Evoking the iconic style of the 1980's CR-X, CR-Z is in a class of its own.
Key Features
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The CR-Z's exterior styling is formed around a 'one-motion wedge' concept with a low bonnet line and wide stance giving it a confident, athletic look. Signature Honda design features, such as the split level rear glass hatch and aerodynamic, shallow raked roofline have been referenced in the design of the sleek coupe and combined with a curvaceous and deeply sculpted exterior. It has exceptional forwards visibility, with camouflaged A-pillars. The compact, light weight and aerodynamic design has the dual benefit of improving driving dynamics and reducing fuel consumption. The CR-Z has changed perceptions of hybrids.
The CR-Z's unique 3-Mode Drive System allows the driver to alter the responses of the car to suit their needs and driving conditions.
SPORT mode noticeably sharpens the throttle response and changes the parameters of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system to provide more electric motor assistance and deliver a sporty feeling.
ECON mode prioritises fuel economy in the operation of the drive-by-wire throttle, ECU, air conditioning and the IMA system. The climate control system re-circulates air and reduces compressor operation to reduce energy consumption.
NORMAL mode provides a balance between performance, economy and emissions and suits most driving situations.
SPORT mode noticeably sharpens the throttle response and changes the parameters of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system to provide more electric motor assistance and deliver a sporty feeling.
ECON mode prioritises fuel economy in the operation of the drive-by-wire throttle, ECU, air conditioning and the IMA system. The climate control system re-circulates air and reduces compressor operation to reduce energy consumption.
NORMAL mode provides a balance between performance, economy and emissions and suits most driving situations.
The CR-Z is the first hybrid fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox, allowing maximum control over the torquey combination of the 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine and IMA motor.
The manual gearbox is a core part of the driver engagement Honda's engineers wanted to bring to the CR-Z. The flexibility of the IMA hybrid system allows it to be used with a range of transmissions, not just CVT-based gearboxes.
A 6-speed was considered the optimum gearbox for both economy and sportier driving. The manual gearbox gives the CR-Z a very different character from existing hybrids and provides a new level of interaction.
The manual gearbox is a core part of the driver engagement Honda's engineers wanted to bring to the CR-Z. The flexibility of the IMA hybrid system allows it to be used with a range of transmissions, not just CVT-based gearboxes.
A 6-speed was considered the optimum gearbox for both economy and sportier driving. The manual gearbox gives the CR-Z a very different character from existing hybrids and provides a new level of interaction.
The CR-Z was the first Honda to combine a 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine and the IMA system, giving excellent fuel economy and an emphasis on driver enjoyment.
The electric motor provides its peak torque instantly, boosting the low end torque and improving initial acceleration through a 100 volt Nickel Metal Hydride battery. Peak torque delivery at just 1500 rpm, enables great flexibility at all engine speeds.
It uses driver-coaching to achieve excellent fuel economy. An 'eco drive bar' indicator and an ambient meter give real time information on the consumption of fuel and provide guidance on how to modify driving styles.
The electric motor provides its peak torque instantly, boosting the low end torque and improving initial acceleration through a 100 volt Nickel Metal Hydride battery. Peak torque delivery at just 1500 rpm, enables great flexibility at all engine speeds.
It uses driver-coaching to achieve excellent fuel economy. An 'eco drive bar' indicator and an ambient meter give real time information on the consumption of fuel and provide guidance on how to modify driving styles.
The CR-Z achieves a five-star ANCAP safety rating, the highest available.
It features six airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control and brake assist, active head-restraints, ABS, EBD, child seat anchorages, daytime running lights, Honda G-Con technology, immobiliser system, keyless entry with central locking, progressive crumple zones, rear park assist in the Sport and reversing camera in the Luxury variant, seatbelt reminders, security alarm and transmission shift lock for the CVT.
The CR-Z features Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body that provides higher levels of protection to occupants while minimising impact to the other vehicle in a collision.
It features six airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control and brake assist, active head-restraints, ABS, EBD, child seat anchorages, daytime running lights, Honda G-Con technology, immobiliser system, keyless entry with central locking, progressive crumple zones, rear park assist in the Sport and reversing camera in the Luxury variant, seatbelt reminders, security alarm and transmission shift lock for the CVT.
The CR-Z features Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body that provides higher levels of protection to occupants while minimising impact to the other vehicle in a collision.