Pics Aplenty: Honda Releases Boatload Of New CR-Z Shots... In Europe

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Pics Aplenty: Honda Releases Boatload Of New CR-Z Shots... In Europe

Autoblog has a post about the Euro CR-Z with loads of photos and a very lengthy
press release. Here's the short version of the post and link to full article with pics and news release:

Honda has officially flooded the interwebs with a wave of photos of the Euro-spec CR-Z Hybrid. Surprisingly enough, our cousins across The Pond will be able to get their hatchback hybrid as a 2+2 like their JDM counterparts, meaning the car will have two small back seats just for children, briefcases or other cargo. When not in use, the rear thrones fold down to make room for your most recent Ikea purchase.

Other than those rear seats, the car doesn't appear to differ significantly from the version we'll see Stateside. Power still comes from a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a small electric motor with around 122 horses combined and 124 lb-ft of torque.

The European CR-Z will also feature the same three-mode efficiency system we're likely to see in our version. Drivers will be able to choose between Sport, Normal and Economy modes, all accessible via the push of a button. Each will offer different levels of electric motor assist and will also monkey around with the electric power-steering to provide a different driving feel depending on the mode. Hit the jump for the full press release, and wade through the massive gallery of high-res images below.

Take the jump to view the Euro CR-Z Pictures


Article and Pictures Found At: Autoblog