I managed to test drive the CR-Z earlier this month (thanks to a friend), and boy, I was amazed. The CR-Z is powered by a 1.5 litre SOHC i-VTEC engine, but it certainty doesn't feel like one. CR-Z delivers 124 PS at 6,000 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm. Impressive torque figure, I must say!
The throttle response, steering feedback is very impressive, for a hybrid car. With the manual transmission, there is less transmission power loss which made the driving experience even more enjoying.
There is 3-Mode Drive System featured in this 'hot hybrid' which is between Sport, Normal and Economy. In NORMAL mode, there is optimum balance between driving performance and fuel economy, whereas in sport mode acceleration is more aggressive, and finally ECON mode which give priority to fuel economy. With each mode, the glowing light around the tachometer changes, RED when in Sport mode, GREEN in ECO mode, and BLUE in Normal mode.
If you still find the stock look a little too feminine, there are a few options which you can choose from to spice things up. CR-Z with Mugen R bodykit (my personal favourite).
Or maybe the CR-Z can go for the second alternative, and a little more extreme. The CR-Z below is kitted with a Silk Blaze bodykit. The rear bumper featured triple exhaust placed in an inverted triangle formation reminded me of Lexus LFA.
So call up the nearest Honda centre to arrange for a test drive. Enjoy the driving experience. After all, what you gonna lose. Just think of all the attention you'll be getting :)
4 comments:
awesome car, but heard the back seat is really cramped ><
pretty good balance between aggression n not overspend on fuel i guess
Isaac- well, it is for me actually. probably everyone with long legs would not get enough legrooms.
KY- Yup. Hopefully the battery won't cause too much problems for the owners thou. I heard it cost a bomb to replace them.
I'm sure it's an enjoyable hybrid car in terms of performance!!! want to test the car one day :)
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