Honda announces new pricing and specification for CR-Z hybrid coupe

(10/03/2010)

The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe; a great looking car that’s exciting to drive and has all the benefits of advanced, low emission hybrid technology. Honda (UK) has announced competitive new pricing and an impressive specification for its new CR-Z hybrid coupe, which customers can now order through the Honda dealer network.

As well as Honda’s petrol-electric IMA system, the car features three driving modes, which allows the driver to adapt the settings of the car to suit their needs – to maximise economy or to dash in and out of traffic, for example.

Pricing
CR-Z S £16,999
CR-Z Sport £17,999
CR-Z GT £19,999

Equipment

The CR-Z boasts a generous specification with all grades benefitting from six airbags, active headrests, Vehicle Stability Assist. All models also come fitted with Climate Control, 6-speaker CD player and an engine start button.

S grades get heated door mirrors, rear dimming mirror, electric windows, daytime running lights, Shift Indicator Light (SIL) and auxilliary socket. Meanwhile, Sport grades have additional ambient lighting, alloy pedals, cruise control, leather gear shift, multi function steering wheel, parking sensors, privacy glass, 240W premium audio system, boot-mounted subwoofer and USB port for MP3 players.

Top grade GT models are equipped with the above, plus full leather upholstery and heated front seats, panoramic glass roof, HID Xenon headlights, Hands-Free Telephone (HFT), and automatic headlights and wipers. GT models are available with optional DVD Satellite Navigation.

Other features:
• Wide track, short wheelbase chassis for agile and responsive handling
• Sporty, aerodynamic, 2+2 coupe form
• 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine coupled to Honda IMA hybrid system
• Emissions of 117 g/km and fuel economy of 56.4mpg
• Flexible 2+2 seating arrangement in European models only
• Day-time running lights (DTRLs) with eight LEDs that bring out the lower line of the sweeping headlights, exclusive to European models

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