If rumors prove to a true, a more powerful Honda CR-Z sport hybrid may already be in development. Although it hasn’t even reached U.S. showrooms yet, the CR-Z has received mixed reactions – even from Honda execs – due to the car’s lackluster powertrain.
While the Honda CR-Z has seen tremendous success so far in Japan, where it has been on sale for about a month, some may argue that the Honda CR-Z is lacking the performance of a real sports car and also falls short in terms of miles per gallon for hybrid. Combined, these deficiencies have left plenty to be desired for this two-seater.
The rumors surrounding this all-new CR-Z center around a more powerful engine, possibly even a V6. Naturally, this new engine will still be mated to a fuel-efficient hybrid system.
Already, Honda is working on introducing all-new hybrid technology that would be suitable for vehicles with larger engines, such as the Odyssey minivan or Pilot crossover, which a dealer of used trucks Bremerton suggests would help the automaker compete more aggressively against the Toyota Highlander. This new system could therefore be a catalyst for a more powerful (and possibly larger) hybrid sports coupe.
Seeing the incredible momentum of Toyota and its range of hybrids, Honda New Britain expects to see more hybrid offerings in Honda’s lineup soon. Washington DC used Acura dealers add that such a model could also come to the Acura lineup as well, especially considering the increasingly popularity of hybrids among premium car buyers.
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