After only a few months on the market in Japan, the highly anticipated Honda CR-Z is flying out of the showrooms. There have already been over 10,000 orders placed, that's 10 times the amount Honda expected. It's safe to say, the CR-Z is a hit! Amazingly half of the buyers are new to the brand, so this is their first introduction to Honda. When the eco-hot-rod hits the states in August its expected that world-wide sales will surpass Honda's original prediction of 50,000.
So what's all the fuss about? Well, Honda's goal with the CR-Z, or Compact Renaissance Zero, is to transform the automotive landscape with an attractive, exciting compact that is fun to drive, but also achieves stellar fuel economy and produces minimal emissions. They asked the question "Who says hybrids have to be boring?" and then answered, with the exciting new Honda CR-Z.
It's name and silhouette are clearly meant to trigger fond memories of the original CRX, Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year in 1984, and again in 1988. The CR-Z has an EPA rating of 36 city/ 38 highway with the automatic transmission, and has the cleanest emissions rating given to vehicles with internal-combustion engines. It achieves all this while maintaining a sporty, fun-to-drive demeanor.
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Thanks for the info on the CR-Z. I'm a Honda salesperson and you've shown me more than Honda has about this new vehicle. Can't wait till they show up for sale here in the US!
Posted by: Michael | April 20, 2010 at 11:20 AM