Honda's reincarnated CR-X two-seater confirmed for Canada
As expected, Honda debuted the second concept of its CR-Z two-seat hybrid coupe, left, yesterday at the Tokyo auto show.
Better yet, Honda Canada confirmed the CR-Z will be coming to Canada next year.
The production model will make its global debut at the 2010 Detroit show in January.
No horsepower figures yet. But the CR-Z will use a larger (1.5 versus 1.3-litre) version of the Insight's gas-electric powerplant. And—hallellujah!—the coupe will ditch the Insight's CVT and be the first hybrid ever to use a stick, a six-speeder, to be exact.
Regardless, I'm hoping Honda gets smart and offers a gas-only version, eventually, as well.
Just a warning Honda: As a former 1990 CR-X Si owner, the new CR-Z has some very high standards to live up to. Know what I mean...
[Source: Honda Canada]
What can I say...
If it drives as good as it looks... I'm in love!
Posted by: Michel | October 28, 2009 at 01:34 PM
I'm pretty sure the original Insight was available (exclusively?) with a manual transmission...
Posted by: Pete | October 28, 2009 at 08:11 PM