Especificaciones y análisis del Honda CR-Z
Power
137HP
Torque
78Nm
Consumption
5.2l/100
Emissions
122g/km
0-100 km/h
9.3s
Top Speed
200km/h
Weight
1159kg
Price
29,000€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
207 L
40 L
15 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda CR-Z 1.5 i-VTEC IMA GT Plus 137 CV (2013)
General description
The 2013 Honda CR-Z is not just any car; it's a statement of intent, a whisper of the future with a soul from the past. The spiritual heir to the iconic CR-X, this hybrid coupe dared to combine efficiency with driving excitement, creating a unique experience that still resonates in the hearts of enthusiasts today.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to rediscover the pleasure of pure driving. The precise, short-throw six-speed manual transmission connects you directly to the mechanics. The IMA hybrid system doesn't seek silence, but rather offers an extra push that feels like a small electric turbo, especially when pressing the S+ button. Its agile chassis and low center of gravity invite you to devour curves, feeling every inch of asphalt and putting a smile on your face.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a futuristic time capsule. The low, sharp, wedge-shaped body screams sportiness and aerodynamic efficiency. Inside, you are embraced by a driver-oriented cockpit, with a three-dimensional digital instrument cluster that looks like it's from a spaceship. The feeling is not of getting into a car, but into a pilot's cabin.
Technology and features
The technological heart of the CR-Z is its IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system. It's not a conventional hybrid, but a 'mild-hybrid' where an electric motor assists the brilliant 1.5 i-VTEC gasoline engine. This 2013 version was improved with a lithium-ion battery, offering a more forceful response. Its technology does not seek maximum ecology, but to enhance sensations, using electricity as a seasoning that enhances the flavor of combustion.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the CR-Z is an almost impossible task. Its concept of a hybrid sports coupe with a manual transmission placed it in a solitary market niche. We could compare it in terms of sensations with small sports cars like the Toyota GT86 or the Peugeot RCZ, but none offer its particular hybrid approach. The hybrids of its time played in a completely different league, focused on efficiency and not on fun.
Conclusion
The Honda CR-Z is a misunderstood gem, a car for purists who appreciate bold engineering and design. It's not the fastest, nor the most practical, but it is one of the most special. It's a celebration of driving in an era that was beginning to forget it, a future classic that proved that efficiency and passion do not have to be at odds.