Honda Racer Boys - A Sport Hybrid for you

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If you were ogling the Honda concept CR-Z and
wanted to get one, the production hybrid model is now unveiled in the
US. I wonder when we can get our hands on this beauty.









The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, making its U.S.
production debut at the North American International Auto Show in
Detroit, introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid
segment, American Honda Motor, announced. The CR-Z represents the sixth
unique version of Honda's original IMA technology since the launch of
the 2000 Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available in North America
in December 1999.

Set to go on sale late summer in the U.S., the CR-Z is powered by a
1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Honda's compact and lightweight Integrated
Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The two-passenger CR-Z
introduces a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to
select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving modes.

The futuristically styled interior offers a high-tech appearance and
ergonomically intuitive controls. Instrument panel meters illuminate
with a three-dimensional, vibrant blue color theme resulting in a
multi-layered appearance. Set against a motif of textured black
materials and aluminum-style trim accents, the upper portion of the
dashboard extends toward the driver to provide a wrap-around ****
environment. The passenger zone offers an open, comfortable space.
Premium sport-oriented cloth seats are designed to provide excellent
lateral support along with everyday driving comfort. A mid-ship console
behind the front seats optimizes cargo space. A hard-shell separator
can be closed to create additional hidden storage.

The two trim levels include the well-equipped CR-Z and the feature-rich
CR-Z EX. A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available. Standard
features on the CR-Z include Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM/FM/CD/USB
audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power
windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more. The
CR-Z EX adds, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with
Auto-On/Off, fog lights, a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with
seven speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,
perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. The CR-Z EX is
available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System1 with voice
recognition.

The standard six-speed manual transmission is engineered for optimal
acceleration performance in gears one through five and for optimal fuel
economy in sixth gear. When starting on steep inclines from a stop,
hill start assist temporarily prevents the vehicle from rolling
backwards during the moment between releasing the brake, depressing the
throttle and releasing the clutch (for a duration of approximately 1.5
seconds). The available CVT provides the convenience of an automatic
transmission with a seamless transition between minimum and maximum
ratios, while also keeping the engine within an optimal RPM range for
overall efficiency. To increase the performance potential of the CVT,
paddle shifters located on the steering wheel allow the driver to
manually simulate the stepped holding pattern. In Sport mode, the
paddle shifters will hold and maintain a selected ratio.

The CR-Z's three-mode drive system allows the driver to select between
individual modes of performance for Sport, Normal and Economy driving
styles. The system is activated via three backlit buttons to the left
of the steering wheel.

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Update with the Detriot reveal.