The wait is almost over..the end of the month is approaching...and the all new 2011 Honda CRZ is just about here! If you are as excited as we are, this is going to be great. This little Sport Hybrid has been causing quite the stir here, Japan, and all over the Internet. Critics for the most part love the Sporty Coupe and are surprised at the handling, quickness, and great looks.
We know it's not supposed to be a speed demon, that isn't it's purpose. But the Writers that understand the concept of a Sportier handling Hybrid..and that it isn't supposed to be competition for M3's or Evo's...feel that Honda has hit the mark. That they have indeed created a much more lively drive than we have ever received out of a hybrid before. In Sport mode the handling stiffens, the torque jumps to it's peak, and the little engine that could gives surprising results. It is a fun to drive hybrid..wow..those words in the same sentence..how did that happen?
Well Honda has been doing this for years. Being innovative, bringing fresh concepts to the market for a while. With the CRZ they wanted to design a fun to drive, great MPG, great looking Coupe. Many ask why the Hybrid MPG numbers aren't 50! Well let's look at that. The Honda Insight brought out last year to battle with the reigning champ Pruis says that it gets 40 City and 43 HWY as far as the EPA Sticker states. But we all know that that is based on normal mode and not including the ECO Mode that has been getting People, depending on driving, between the high 40's all the way up in the the 60's for hypermiling drivers.
So lets look at the Sportier CRZ. The Sticker states 35 City and 37 Highway, so I know that in the ECO Mode that we are talking more along the lines in the mid 40's to at the peak for hypermiling...somewhere near the 50's. So really this CRZ will be all that it should. Forget the EPA sticker, we all know that it is judging the mileage at the medium. The vehicle has three modes just like the Insight, except the 3 modes really change the handling in the CRZ. You want Sporty and fun, drive in the Sport mode. You want a little bit of both, drive in NORMAL..you want the MPG, drive in ECO and there you go.
Honda has tried and succeeded in many people's opinion, to give everyone a driving feeling they prefer from one vehicle. For those that want real sport...give it just a bit..the Mugen will be coming ( It is already been built and is being tested ) and I have no doubt seeing how many people are asking for it, that there will be an Si or R-Type. I think for the first model year and possibly the second we will see the regular CRZ and the Mugen..then the third year we will see the Si or R-Type, but Honda may shock us and bring it out year two. The talks are already happening at Honda on the R-Type due to the attention the CRZ is getting..so I have no doubt we will see it. The car looks great now and the tuners market would love a 200 HP version. If you haven't had a chance to see the mugen, I have provided a link just below for you to see the specs.
Meanwhile the debut of the Honda CRZ is just about here. The launch date is set for the 24th of the month..so get ready to come on down and give the new CRZ a look and drive. There will not be a ton at the onset, so if you want one...you are going to have to be here and ready, because they will go fast. Initially there may only be 1-3 for every dealer, leaving many without a CRZ right off the bat. So again, realize that it will go fast! Contact us today if you are interested in the 2011 Honda CRZ and we will be ready with more details!!
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