Especificaciones y análisis del Honda CR-Z
Power
124HP
Torque
78Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
117g/km
0-100 km/h
9.9s
Top Speed
200km/h
Weight
1222kg
Price
21,200€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
215 L
40 L
10 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda CR-Z 1.5 i-VTEC IMA GT Plus · 124 CV (2012-2013)
General description
The Honda CR-Z is more than a car; it's a statement of intent. A brave and nostalgic attempt to resurrect the spirit of the legendary CRX in the midst of the hybrid era. It's not just a coupe, it's a bridge between Honda's sporty past and a future that, in 2010, was imagined to be equally efficient and exciting.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a unique experience. The feel of its six-speed manual transmission, a rarity in a hybrid, connects you directly to the mechanics. The IMA system doesn't aim for raw power, but rather offers a subtle and addictive electric boost, especially in Sport mode, which transforms the car's character. It's agile, feels light, and invites you to play in every corner, reminding you that efficiency doesn't have to be boring.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a futuristic work of art that seems to have escaped from a car show. The sharp wedge-shaped silhouette, the low roofline, and above all, that split rear window, are a clear tribute to the CRX that leaves no one indifferent. Inside, the three-dimensional dashboard envelops you in a spectacle of lights that change color according to your driving style, making you feel like you're at the controls of a spaceship.
Technology and features
The magic of the CR-Z lies in its IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system. It's not a conventional hybrid, but a 'mild-hybrid' where an electric motor assists the brilliant 1.5 i-VTEC gasoline engine. This technology, combined with a Stop & Start system and selectable driving modes, sought the perfect balance between performance and contained consumption, all orchestrated by an instrument panel that was pure avant-garde.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the CR-Z is an almost impossible task, as it created its own niche. While coupes like the Volkswagen Scirocco or the Peugeot RCZ offered a purely sporty approach with combustion engines, hybrids like the Toyota Prius focused exclusively on efficiency. The CR-Z dared to dance alone, offering a mix that no other manufacturer dared to replicate.
Conclusion
The Honda CR-Z was a car misunderstood in its time, a gem for connoisseurs. It wasn't the fastest or the most practical, but it offered something much more valuable: character and a different driving experience. It's a future classic, a testament to Honda's courage to create cars with soul, that excite and remain in memory long after you've parked.