Honda CR-Z

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The simplest way to reduce the environmental impact created by the by of CO2 emissions is by shifting over to light weight and smaller vehicles. The problem in such a step is that compact cars do not sell so well in the United States. Is there are way by means of which the Americans can be coerced to cut down on the size of their vehicles and accept sporty and attractive hybrids? Honda had tried this approach a long time back when it introduced the CR-Z Concept (Compact Renaissance Zero Concept) at the Tokyo Motor Show for the year 2007. With this move Honda signified their wish to launch a new age for compact cars. This car is sporty, futuristic and light in weight.

First time viewers will be awed by the oversized front grille that boasts of small openings on both side of the front panel. Using glass on the hatchback and roof, all of which give an aura of spaciousness, has further enhanced the looks of the car. The same effects are achieved in the interior, thanks to the use of meshed materials. The instrument panel is hi-tech and sleek. It won’t be wrong to assume that the shape of the Honda CR-Z looks somewhat like the Honda CRX sports car. In fact the CR-Z borrows much of its shape from the Honda CRX, a version of Civic that remained in production from the year 1984 to the year 1991, that had a light and small profile that made it look both speedy and sporty.

The CR-Z Hybrid looks more like a mixture of the CRX and the Insight, a teardrop shaped and 2 seater hybrid from Honda which is not produced anymore. Nowadays, Honda is not looking backwards at the CRX design. In fact it has set its sight on the new 2010 Honda Insight that is expected in 2009. Honda plans on selling 200,000 units of this car. The launch of this car may well redefine the way we all look at compact cars. There is no specific launch date announced for this car, but there in no denying the fact that Honda has increased the stakes. It is likely that more car manufacturers will soon follow this trend if the car lovers of America accept the 2010 Honda Insight.

Thanks to technology that is increasing at a fast pace, newer and lighter hybrid versions of vehicles are being seen every month. Each one is offering better miles per gallon that their predecessor without sacrificing on the speed and seating capacity, whereas making every horsepower count. The day is not far off, when one will see more and more small cars zipping around rather that the huge fuel guzzlers we see today. Imagine making the same trip for far less fuel and at the same time contributing to the global community by reducing the amount of CO2 emissions. This is what the future will be and Honda has clearly shown that it plans to be the leader.