Comments on: Getting closer: Honda unveils latest CR-Z Concept

By: FASTONE

FASTONE — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:58:33 +0000

I’m happy honda is trying to make this happen , although my eyes like the look of the 2007 rear end of the crz, over that of the 2009 version. I do like the 2009 front end version better then the 2007. The 2007 version looks more like the crx of old. Honda you will do better with the 2007 rear end version! I still own a
1991 crx, so please keep this in mind, when producing your final product.

By: KarLoveBoy88

KarLoveBoy88 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:44:25 +0000

I like the ideal of this hot hatch! It has the euro flare of the Civic Type-R with the original CR-X, but with hybrid technology. I can just imagine the wicked sick 8,000RPM rev line all while saving gas and the world at the same time. But knowing Honda and their stupid concept to real life differentiations, this car will be the production car will be the exact replica of this car.

By: Borat

Borat — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:43:01 +0000

Johnny, I don’t know if it is great looking, but it is certainly has the right number of pedals. I hope it moves better then predecessor (the first Insight). I am not sure a lot of them will be sold: majority of drivers would confuse left and right feet.

By: Bg357

Bg357 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:55:27 +0000

That’s one cool little CRX replacement. Finally!!
Hopefully, they’ll offer it in a non-hybrid version. Maybe a 1.8 or 2 Liter engine, more power, less money… Perfect!

By: ayrtonJ

ayrtonJ — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:29:15 +0000

The front is ugly. I like the headlights, but the front grille has to go. What’s with the front overhang of Hondas lately?

By: A4

A4 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:55:51 +0000

….you’re comparing a 21st century car packed with technology and government compliance to a sprightly 1988 econobox? Jesus. Everyone knows the MKII GTI was better anyway.

By: DrFill

DrFill — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:51:37 +0000

Very nice profile

The original 1988-91 CRX was a better design
But this one will obviously have a better, roomier interior

Stcik-shift hybrid sounds like a winner!

If they’re smart they will have an Si, with the Si engine from the Civic
If not better
DrFill

By: netguru2000

netguru2000 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:27:31 +0000

NICE. Very slick car. Is this is a 2 + 2? Some pics look like there’s a backseat.

By: Elvacano

Elvacano — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:32:03 +0000

I’m liking it, yessss sir!

By: alex_orlando

alex_orlando — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:07:16 +0000

3 / 4 ths of this car is great… the back reminds me of the euro civic tho…in a bad way.

By: status

status — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:18:01 +0000

This is sharp. Judging from Mercedes’, Volvo’s, and other’s attempts at making the rear end of a car like this look attractive, it must be rather difficult. This, however, looks well done. Volvo seems to have taken design cues from a microwave oven and a dog kennel and combined the worst aspects of both when seeking inspiration for the rear of the C30, and the rear of the last generation C-Coupe from Mercedes looks like the designers just got tired of looking at it and gave up.

Good job Honda. I like the new Accord sedan a lot and I also like this car.

By: zxrayz

zxrayz — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:46:54 +0000

I like Hondas but their styling has become a bit dull over the past 10 to 15 years. It typically takes about a year for most Honda models to grow on me. I think the problem is most Hondas only look good in the maxed out version with nice wheels and factory ground effects and spoilers. Imagine this car with little 14″ or maybe 15″ wheels with hub caps, loss the front fog lights and the lower rear bump, and turn the head lights into some big bug eyes…. then you have just another typical dull looking Honda here. Let’s hope this is not the case. This is looking good as it shown now. Honda has more pics on their web site: http://automobiles.honda.com/cr-z/

By: A4

A4 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:38:46 +0000

Looks way better than that piss colored Lexus monstrosity.

By: HINKS

HINKS — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:36:30 +0000

There’s still hope for Honda design… The Crosstour had me really worried about their future.

By: JakeK66

JakeK66 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:31:58 +0000

Uh, can I buy this in the US? Um, I’ve seriously been waiting for this car my whole life. If this thing is anywhere under $22k (loaded of course), I’ll be buying one.

By: skatamanga

skatamanga — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:26:47 +0000

I like this, I hope this will be the new design direction Honda will adopt for the rest of its car line. Very nice styling, i wish the next Honda Civic will have this design.

By: dayhiker

dayhiker — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:46:54 +0000

Love it. I saw on another site that they are expecting 32-35mpg? How was that not attainable WITHOUT the hybrid motor? I understand the added weight of newer safety requirements, but the 20 year old Honda CRX models got in the lower 40’s. Even the Si achieved low 30’s with ease. I miss my 1989 Si and believe it’s still being driven with 250,000 plus miles on it.

By: nickkop

nickkop — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:43:46 +0000

YES!!! I LOVE IT!!! bring the production CR-Z Type-R to the united states!

@lionwithoutpride:
Where did the old C-coupe rear end come from? many said the CR-X / generation 1 Insight… that rear window / taillight design did not originate at M-B, as with most everything that they produce

By: mugengsr

mugengsr — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:43:18 +0000

Very hot, thumbs up….

By: Lionwithoutpride

Lionwithoutpride — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:21:58 +0000

I’m not exactly an astute observer of aesthetics and my knowledge of cars is laughable, but I can’t help feeling like this car’s behind looks like the butt-end of the early 2000s Mercedes hatchbacks. And, I’ve heard a lot of folks complain about how ugly those were.

By: And The Winner Is...

And The Winner Is... — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:21:48 +0000

This is the most attractive Honda concept/production model in years!

By: Ramatai

Ramatai — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:12:54 +0000

Well I like it, as for the front end look part Volvl part Ferrari to me.

By: SomeGreek

SomeGreek — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:01:34 +0000

The near production car looks lot better than the protoype! That’s a suprise!

By: 928dreamer

928dreamer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:56:39 +0000

This looks a hell of a lot better than the Honda Wall-E posted further up.

By: aesir

aesir — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:50:48 +0000

This company moves so slow…. how long ago did the first CRZ concept debut. I feel like it was back in 2002 or something. I know this because the S2000 was still popular at the time.

By: DenverGuy217

DenverGuy217 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:45:37 +0000

Looks pretty cool from the front wheels back. You can see a lot of shrunken Accord coupe in the profile. Now just tone down the girlie front end so it doesn’t end up being laughed at like the Mazda3 and they’ll have a true winner.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:37:18 +0000

Ugly? Really? This is the best looking Honda since the S2000 made its debut. And a manual transmission to boot. They’ll sell a zillion of these if it actually scoots along like its predecessor.

By: Kid Icarus

Kid Icarus — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:29:10 +0000

Please Honda bring this to the US….your image needs it.

By: leftwingagenda

leftwingagenda — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:23:35 +0000

with that black (albeit transparent) rear window, i’m not sure white is the best color for the car, but it probably looks pretty sharp in black…that’s how i preferred the crx back in the day…i like this, even if just for nostalgic reasons…i wonder what the performance numbers look like…

By: Donfuy

Donfuy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:12:04 +0000

Front end looks like a Volvo – that’s probably why I like it.

By: andy

andy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:00:10 +0000

ugly is as ugly does