Rumormill: More powerful Honda hybrid coupe in the works?
04-08-2010, 01:10 AM
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Rumormill: More powerful Honda hybrid coupe in the works?
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A mainstream hybrid that's fun to drive. That's a novel concept, to be sure, and one targeted by Honda in the marching papers for the CR-Z coupe, which is offered with a sporty six-speed manual gearbox and is supposed to be the spiritual successor to the much-loved CRX hatchback from the 1980s.
We've yet to drive the CR-Z and we're already questioning if the 122 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque on tap from its 1.5-liter VTEC four-cylinder with Integrated Motor Assist will be enough to qualify the car as sporty. According to Motor Trend, though, Honda has a much sportier model waiting in the wings that would use either a V6 or a large 2.5-liter four mated up with the familiar IMA hybrid system. Citing rumors from Japan, MT says the future car will be roughly the size of the Accord coupe.
In related news, that aforementioned V6 hybrid powertrain is reportedly slated for both minivans and SUVs for the American market. Further, Honda is currently working on an extended-range electric system similar to the one featured in the 2011 Chevrolet Volt except that is uses a capacitor-based energy storage system. If true, we can expect to see that system featured in a future Accord.
[Source: Motor Trend]Rumormill: More powerful Honda hybrid coupe in the works? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A mainstream hybrid that's fun to drive. That's a novel concept, to be sure, and one targeted by Honda in the marching papers for the CR-Z coupe, which is offered with a sporty six-speed manual gearbox and is supposed to be the spiritual successor to the much-loved CRX hatchback from the 1980s.
We've yet to drive the CR-Z and we're already questioning if the 122 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque on tap from its 1.5-liter VTEC four-cylinder with Integrated Motor Assist will be enough to qualify the car as sporty. According to Motor Trend, though, Honda has a much sportier model waiting in the wings that would use either a V6 or a large 2.5-liter four mated up with the familiar IMA hybrid system. Citing rumors from Japan, MT says the future car will be roughly the size of the Accord coupe.
In related news, that aforementioned V6 hybrid powertrain is reportedly slated for both minivans and SUVs for the American market. Further, Honda is currently working on an extended-range electric system similar to the one featured in the 2011 Chevrolet Volt except that is uses a capacitor-based energy storage system. If true, we can expect to see that system featured in a future Accord.
[Source: Motor Trend]Rumormill: More powerful Honda hybrid coupe in the works? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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