Honda CR-Z Concept Based Hybrid Sports Car coming to Tokyo Motor Show debut

Honda is working on a hybrid sports car based on the 2007 CR-Z concept car, which is expected to make a debut at this October’s Tokyo Motor Show.

Designed as a spiritual successor to the original Honda CRX, the production version of the CR-Z is expected to be powered by a compact four-cylinder engine displacing less than 1.5L and matched to an electric motor. The combined output for the car should be close to 140hp (105kW), with drive sent to the front wheels via a CVT, according to AutoWeek.nl.

Other reports from U.S. sources indicate that Honda may go with a 1.8L engine. It turns out that both assumptions could be right giving the U.S. market a higher torque engine to suit its needs while equipping Japanese and European models with a more efficient engine.

But the hybrid is still in development stage so many things will probably be changed until it finally reaches the market. The car will feature many lightweight materials that would cut the overall weight of the car and help the engines achieve better fuel consumption ratings and enhanced performance figures.

We expect more details as the debut closer. Keep attention.