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
18,808€
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 · 124 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2010 Honda CR-Z is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. In a world that was beginning to obsess over efficiency, Honda dared to remind us that a hybrid could also have a soul, reviving the spirit of the legendary CRX for a new era. It's a sporty, eco-friendly coupe and, above all, different from everything else.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the CR-Z is an experience that awakens the senses. The key is its exquisite 6-speed manual gearbox, a rarity in a hybrid, which connects you directly to the machine. The instant thrust from the IMA electric motor gives you surprising agility in the city and a lively response on the road. It's not a car of brute force, but of pure sensations. In Sport mode, the steering tightens, the accelerator becomes addictive, and the chassis invites you to devour every curve. It's a car that makes you smile, that reminds you why you love to drive.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a futuristic work of art that still turns heads. The sharp, low, and wide silhouette, with that characteristic chopped-off rear, is a bold and modernized tribute to the CRX. Every line conveys movement and purpose. Inside, the magic continues with a cockpit that envelops you like a fighter jet's. The 3D digital instrument cluster, which changes color according to your driving style, is not just information; it's a spectacle that makes you feel part of something special.
Technology and features
The genius of the CR-Z lies in its IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system. It doesn't aim for purely electric driving but uses the electric motor to boost the brilliant 1.5 i-VTEC gasoline engine, offering more torque and immediate response. This symbiosis, combined with the manual transmission, was an engineering feat for its time. The technology wasn't just under the hood; its driver interface, which playfully teaches you to be efficient, proved that ecology and sportiness could go hand in hand.
Competition
The Honda CR-Z played in a league of its own, and perhaps that was its biggest challenge. It didn't have the practicality of a Volkswagen Scirocco or the purity of a Mazda MX-5. Its real competition was the mindset of the era. It fought against the idea that a hybrid had to be boring and a sports car, wasteful. The CR-Z stood in the middle, creating a unique niche that few understood but is now valued for its audacity and uniqueness.
Conclusion
The Honda CR-Z is a future classic, a cult car for those who value originality and a passion for driving. It's proof that you can be responsible without giving up excitement. It was a misunderstood car at its launch, but time has proven it right, cementing it as a gem of engineering and design that represents a brave and optimistic way of understanding the automobile. It's a car with a heart.