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Home News Auto News RUMOUR: Next-Gen Honda CR-Z To Go Turbo, Get Debut By 2017? RUMOUR: Next-Gen Honda CR-Z To Go Turbo, Get Debut By 2017? Auto News Chris Aaron | October 22, 2020 10:49 am Now here’s an interesting rumour: How would you fancy a Honda CR-Z turbo hybrid? Well, it’s nothing official at the moment, but given Honda’s momentum of late (ever since it rolled back a V-TEC turbo), we wouldn’t be too surprised if it were all true. Our friends over at Motoring.com.au have just revealed an inside-scoop from within Honda’s sacred R&D centre in Tochigi that suggests the aging CR-Z hybrid may be sorted out with a 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine, hybrid power i-DCD powertrain, an eight-speed auto transmission and up to 200hp, or more, from it all. Yikes… Motoring has apparently spoken to a source “very close to Honda” who said that given a current demand for more ‘hot’ cars from the likes of Honda America, Honda has turned its attention to the CR-Z to possibly deliver the goods. The source continued to add that a “big comeback” for the CR-Z is on the cards for 2017, and that “the new coupe will be a force to reckon with.” To keep the new model cost effective for Honda, it’s expected that the coming CR-Z will share platforms with its Civic cousin, which will grow the sports hybrid coupe up by a size or two, but still keep it significantly smaller than a Civic. As mentioned, a new 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine is likely to be featured, paired with Honda’s i-DCD hybrid powertrain and an eight-speed automatic transmission. A 2.0-litre turbo model has also been mentioned. However, Motoring also disclosed that the CR-Z may in turn grow out of its current role to become a "high-performance coupe of the next-gen US-spec Civic." How all of this actually pans out, we'll have to wait and see. But for now, come on, Honda. Do it! ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2017 Honda CR-Z 2018 Honda CR-Z CR-Z Honda Honda Cars honda CR-Z Honda Malaysia Rumour Print Related News LEAKED: 2016 Honda CR-Z Facelift Revealed With New Styling Inside And Out Auto News Gerard | August 24, 2015 Leaked images of the 2016 Honda CR-Z facelift have been posted online courtesy of CarNewsChina, which show the compact hybrid’s dynamic new look.From ... 5 Things You’ve Got To Know About The New 2015 Honda CR-V Buying Guides Chris Aaron | October 21, 2020 With Honda Malaysia due to launch the all-new HR-V very soon, the company has decided to take the time between here and then to officially debut its ... New Honda CR-Z Facelift Revealed For Japanese Market Auto News Gerard | August 28, 2015 Recently, images of the Honda CR-Z facelift were posted online but now, Honda has revealed full details on the revised CR-Z, confirming much of what ... The Honda That Nearly Became The Worst-Named Car - The Story Of The Fit/Jazz Name Live Life Drive Hans | December 13, 2018 By now we have seen the third-generation all-new 2014 Honda Jazz launched in Malaysia. You can read all about Honda's latest B-segment car here, but ... Comments
RUMOUR: Next-Gen Honda CR-Z To Go Turbo, Get Debut By 2017? Auto News Chris Aaron | October 22, 2020 10:49 am Now here’s an interesting rumour: How would you fancy a Honda CR-Z turbo hybrid? Well, it’s nothing official at the moment, but given Honda’s momentum of late (ever since it rolled back a V-TEC turbo), we wouldn’t be too surprised if it were all true. Our friends over at Motoring.com.au have just revealed an inside-scoop from within Honda’s sacred R&D centre in Tochigi that suggests the aging CR-Z hybrid may be sorted out with a 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine, hybrid power i-DCD powertrain, an eight-speed auto transmission and up to 200hp, or more, from it all. Yikes… Motoring has apparently spoken to a source “very close to Honda” who said that given a current demand for more ‘hot’ cars from the likes of Honda America, Honda has turned its attention to the CR-Z to possibly deliver the goods. The source continued to add that a “big comeback” for the CR-Z is on the cards for 2017, and that “the new coupe will be a force to reckon with.” To keep the new model cost effective for Honda, it’s expected that the coming CR-Z will share platforms with its Civic cousin, which will grow the sports hybrid coupe up by a size or two, but still keep it significantly smaller than a Civic. As mentioned, a new 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine is likely to be featured, paired with Honda’s i-DCD hybrid powertrain and an eight-speed automatic transmission. A 2.0-litre turbo model has also been mentioned. However, Motoring also disclosed that the CR-Z may in turn grow out of its current role to become a "high-performance coupe of the next-gen US-spec Civic." How all of this actually pans out, we'll have to wait and see. But for now, come on, Honda. Do it! ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2017 Honda CR-Z 2018 Honda CR-Z CR-Z Honda Honda Cars honda CR-Z Honda Malaysia Rumour
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LEAKED: 2016 Honda CR-Z Facelift Revealed With New Styling Inside And Out Auto News Gerard | August 24, 2015 Leaked images of the 2016 Honda CR-Z facelift have been posted online courtesy of CarNewsChina, which show the compact hybrid’s dynamic new look.From ...
5 Things You’ve Got To Know About The New 2015 Honda CR-V Buying Guides Chris Aaron | October 21, 2020 With Honda Malaysia due to launch the all-new HR-V very soon, the company has decided to take the time between here and then to officially debut its ...
New Honda CR-Z Facelift Revealed For Japanese Market Auto News Gerard | August 28, 2015 Recently, images of the Honda CR-Z facelift were posted online but now, Honda has revealed full details on the revised CR-Z, confirming much of what ...
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