Report: No Honda CR-Z Si - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

Guizzy · 07-24-2011, 08:56 PM

Report: No Honda CR-Z Si

According to Inside Line: News, Road Tests, Auto Shows, Car Photos and Videos

Honda's 2011 CR-Z will not get an Si version or a pure electric version, either, for that matter. | June 17, 2010 | American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

In an effort to make the CR-Z even less exciting, Honda has announced their will be no Si or EV variants.

Speaking with InsideLine, Honda's U.S. executive vice president of sales, John Mendel, confirmed a CR-Z Si would not be launched this summer and is not currently planned for production. When asked about the possibility of a CR-Z EV, Mendel commented "I don't think that there are plans to make this vehicle a pure electric."

More importantly, when the CR-Z is launched in the United States, on August 24, it will not be eligible for federal tax credits. This is a bit of a bummer, but as Mendel explains, "The limit per car company is 60,000 hybrids, and we passed that long ago." This means pricing will start under $20,000 and top out at $24,000 for a fully-loaded model.

As we have previously reported, the CR-Z features a 1.5-liter petrol engine and Honda's IMA parallel hybrid system. Producing a combined 122 hp (91 kW / 124 PS) and 128 lb-ft (174 Nm) of torque, the hybrid is expected to return 31/37 mpg (36/38 mpg with the CVT).

Source: insideline.com

DRauck · 07-25-2011, 12:04 AM

While I wish there was a CR-Z Si, I'm a little glad there wasn't because if they released one I would be mad at myself for not waiting to buy one

Guizzy · 07-25-2011, 12:07 AM

I was gonna trade mine in the moment I got wind of it being produced!

DRauck · 07-25-2011, 12:10 AM

Well it looks like we have to find our own ways to make this little car go vroom. I just want 200hp. Even 180hp would be fine. Just something that makes it a little faster. I have the CVT though so I don't even know if there will be turbo kits available or anything

Scotty001 · 07-25-2011, 12:17 AM

Probably is true.. but this is appears to be an old article from June 2010 before the actual August 24 USDM release.. A Plug in.. No way.. But other options -- Dunno.. Probably not - especially after the earthquake.. But as always - am sure there will be some enhancements that always make us wish we had "This" year's model... If they didn't - why even bother putting a new model out..

DRauck · 07-25-2011, 12:21 AM

The Mugen kit should have been literally the full Mugen CR-Z. And THEN limited to 300. That would have justified the price AND exclusivity a bit more (I know, I know... "but you paid for your Mugen kit either way..." lol

I still love it)

gomarlins3 · 07-25-2011, 10:03 AM

"More importantly, when the CR-Z is launched in the United States, on August 24,"

"...this is appears to be an old article from June 2010 before the actual August 24 USDM release.."

Glad I am not the only one that realized this.

Varmint · 07-25-2011, 01:17 PM

Phew. I got a little worried just reading the title.

Here's a more up-to-date article on the subject. As of March 2011, Honda is working on more powerful CR-Z. We will probably see articles proclaiming "No CR-Z Si for 2012", but that only means Honda is waiting for the 2013 model year.

bansky · 07-25-2011, 04:07 PM

As long as its not the 2012, im good.

DRauck · 07-25-2011, 04:22 PM

I hope when they release it, it keeps a closer to stock look. I don't like the red one that's always in those articles

07-24-2011, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guizzy Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Guam, GU Posts: 53	Report: No Honda CR-Z Si Report: No Honda CR-Z Si According to Inside Line: News, Road Tests, Auto Shows, Car Photos and Videos Honda's 2011 CR-Z will not get an Si version or a pure electric version, either, for that matter. \| June 17, 2010 \| American Honda Motor Company, Inc. In an effort to make the CR-Z even less exciting, Honda has announced their will be no Si or EV variants. Speaking with InsideLine, Honda's U.S. executive vice president of sales, John Mendel, confirmed a CR-Z Si would not be launched this summer and is not currently planned for production. When asked about the possibility of a CR-Z EV, Mendel commented "I don't think that there are plans to make this vehicle a pure electric." More importantly, when the CR-Z is launched in the United States, on August 24, it will not be eligible for federal tax credits. This is a bit of a bummer, but as Mendel explains, "The limit per car company is 60,000 hybrids, and we passed that long ago." This means pricing will start under $20,000 and top out at $24,000 for a fully-loaded model. As we have previously reported, the CR-Z features a 1.5-liter petrol engine and Honda's IMA parallel hybrid system. Producing a combined 122 hp (91 kW / 124 PS) and 128 lb-ft (174 Nm) of torque, the hybrid is expected to return 31/37 mpg (36/38 mpg with the CVT). Source: insideline.com __________________ CR-Z Rape the world, Save the Planet!!! Last edited by Scotty001; 10-09-2011 at 07:40 PM. Reason: just giving more info

07-25-2011, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Guizzy Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Guam, GU Posts: 53	I was gonna trade mine in the moment I got wind of it being produced! __________________ CR-Z Rape the world, Save the Planet!!!

07-25-2011, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
gomarlins3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,050	"More importantly, when the CR-Z is launched in the United States, on August 24," "...this is appears to be an old article from June 2010 before the actual August 24 USDM release.." Glad I am not the only one that realized this. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me.

07-25-2011, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
bansky Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: L.A., CA. Posts: 323	As long as its not the 2012, im good. __________________ 2011 HONDA CRZ EX CVT CBP (STOCK ... FOR NOW !)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode