The Honda CR-Z
inspires a lot of zzz's but that could soon be changing as a new report
is indicating the next-generation model will be based on the Civic Type R.
Details are limited but Alain Japan is reporting the company is
developing an all-new CR-Z that will be underpinned by the Civic Type
R's platform. The publication goes on to say that a prototype has
already been built and it rides on a short-wheelbase version of the Type
R's architecture.
While Honda recently confirmed the Civic Type R will feature a
turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol engine, the CR-Z is expected use a
turbocharged 1.5-liter petrol engine and an updated hybrid system for a
combined maximum output of 224 HP (165kW). For comparison, the current
model has a combined output of just 137 HP (101 kW) and 190 Nm (140
lb-ft) of torque.
If everything pans out, the new CR-Z could be introduced in 2016.
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