New Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept: First Official Photos Revealed

Honda will be introduce their gasoline-electric hybrid CR-Z Concept (replacement of the legendary CR-X) at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. Only a few changes will be made to the production model that is scheduled to be launched in Japan in February 2010 and the rest of the world.

At a first glance, the so-called “CR-Z Concept 2010” doesn’t seem to be that different from the unique CR-Z concept car that was displayed at the 2007 Tokyo show. But earlier look reveals that Honda’s designers thoroughly reworked the sport coupe’s front and rear ends as well as the profile.

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Not surprisingly, the pre-production CR-Z‘s interior has nothing in everyday with the 2007 concept sculpt, but lacking the sportier border, the dash’s styling does fetch to beware the Insight.

There’s no information on the CR-Z’s hybrid engine, but recent reports evoke that power will comes from a 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine outfitted with Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist technology. Connected to a six-speed manual transmission, the engine should allow the CR-Z to be entertaining and efficient.