Turbocharged, non-hybrid CR-Z could be in the works

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Honda doesn’t make any qualms in their marketing of their CR-Z. They want you to believe that it’s a ‘hot hatch hybrid’ of some sort, even though the truth puts it closer to a hatchet job than a hot hatch.

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Handling wise it’s definitely a few notches over its peers but the overall package is still far short of the hype created. However, Autocar have got the rumour mills spinning by claiming that Honda are going to ditch the hybrid powerplant in favour of a turbocharged engine in a more performance-oriented model.

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It claims that the engine will be a 1.6-liter turbocharged unit pushing out around 160hp to the front wheels. Furthermore, Autocar goes on to claim that a higher-output CR-Z Type-R will follow with about 200 ponies under the hood.

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It might seem like a farfetched dream but Honda’s displays at the recent SEMA show indicate they’re looking to strengthen the sporty image of the CR-Z. One of the star attractions was a CR-Z that had its current 1.5-liter hybrid mill turbocharged with aggressive aero all around.

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If Honda does go through with the move, it would be a welcome step to push up the sales of the CR-Z that have started to slow down, even though it won the Japanese Car of the Year award. Furthermore, a pure-petrol turbocharged engine would broaden its appeal in more markets by looking like a good prospect to those with some driving spirit in their blood.

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Source: Autocar
 

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Too bad no more VTEC. Going TC will make Honda lose its identity.
 
Wow wee, it does look nice after modify...PLZ BRING IN CRZ AND MAKE IT AFFORDABLE!!!!
 
Please Honda Malaysia to bring in the CRZ...!!!!

it might be a long wait... during KLIMS, ask a sales person (Mr. Mike) on the possibility of HM bring in the CRZ (after the Insight).. he reply, that there are NO news of bringing in the CRZ in the near future (haiiiizzz)...

*we have to rely on the grey importer then... anybody has an open AP lying around?
 
i don't know bout u guys preference but for me, take off the spoiler please... it spoils the futuristic look of crz :)

maybe that's why spoiler is called spoiler...
 
it might be a long wait... during KLIMS, ask a sales person (Mr. Mike) on the possibility of HM bring in the CRZ (after the Insight).. he reply, that there are NO news of bringing in the CRZ in the near future (haiiiizzz)...

*we have to rely on the grey importer then... anybody has an open AP lying around?

Stupid HM:stupid:.... CRZ in Singapore and others country are selling like hot cake now... HM just dont have the balls to hit the 2 doors car segment.. Hiaz...
 
yess force induction is making comeback....several years ago ppl said turbo is old technology...vtec.vvti is better...now almost every carmaker fitting back turbo to their lineup...better efficiency, more power, less carbon footprint.
 


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