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
21,500€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
225 L
40 L
10 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda CR-Z 1.5 i-VTEC IMA S · 124 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Honda CR-Z was a breath of fresh air and a bold statement of intent. In a world beginning to embrace hybridization with a purely practical approach, Honda dared to recall its sporting legacy, creating a hybrid coupé that not only sought efficiency but also aimed to stir emotions behind the wheel. It is the spiritual heir to the iconic CR-X, a promise of fun wrapped in future technology.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the CR-Z is a unique experience. The feel of its six-speed manual gearbox, an exquisite rarity in a hybrid, connects you directly to the mechanics. It's not a car of brute force, but of agility and sensations. The chassis is firm and communicative, inviting you to trace curves with an enchanting precision. The push from the IMA electric motor feels like a subtle but constant boost, especially in Sport mode, which transforms the car's character and tints the instrument panel a passionate red. It's a car enjoyed more for how it feels than for how fast it is.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure 2010s futurism, a sharp, compact wedge that still turns heads. The split rear, with its double rear window, is a direct and exciting tribute to the original CR-X. Inside, you are enveloped by a cockpit that seems taken from a spaceship, with a three-dimensional digital dashboard that is a spectacle of lights and information. Everything is oriented towards the driver, creating an intimate and technological atmosphere that makes you feel like the center of the universe.
Technology and features
The magic of the CR-Z lies in its IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system. It's not a conventional hybrid; the 14 hp electric motor acts as an assistant to the 1.5 i-VTEC gasoline engine, improving response and reducing consumption without sacrificing the purity of a combustion engine. The combination of this technology with a manual gearbox was an engineering feat and a statement of principles: efficiency doesn't have to be boring. Its digital dashboard, with efficient driving guides, was avant-garde for its time.
Competition
The CR-Z was such a special car that it had hardly any direct rivals. It didn't compete in power with sports compacts like the Volkswagen Scirocco, nor in practicality with hybrids like the Toyota Prius. Perhaps its closest rival in spirit was the Mini Cooper, for its focus on design and driving fun. However, the CR-Z played in its own league, attracting drivers who were looking for something different, a car with a soul that broke all established molds.
Conclusion
The Honda CR-Z is more than a car; it's a manifesto on wheels. A brave experiment that showed that sportiness and ecological awareness could go hand in hand. Although misunderstood by many at the time, today it is revealed as a future classic, a cult car for those who value originality, design, and a pure mechanical connection. It is proof that Honda, when it wants to, knows how to create machines with a heart that beats very strongly.