The Honda CR-Z, will eventually become a model produced in series

Since its unveiling in 2007 Tokyo, this little section has a hybrid powertrain continues to make headlines, for the next marketing year, but so far all this was still at the stage of rumors.

Now, however, the new boss of the Japanese giant, Mr. Takanobu Ito has given the green light to the production of this beautiful cup, which will officially be known as CR-Z.

A relatively easy decision to take, since it will obviously be developed around the platform and major components of the Insight hatchback sedan.

So we will find under the hood of this section to the relatively stocky lines, but nice, the hybrid system called claw Honda IMA 'which includes a 1.3-liter atmospheric engine torque has a small electric motor, which gives him a total power 98 horses. Obviously, all associates has a CVT box.

This pretty cut that should retrieve slightly different forms in relation to the style that was privileged to the conceptual version will first be marketed in Japan from his home in February 2010 and there is no doubt that his exit North-American should follow a few months.