In 2017, the market may see the second generation of the sports car Honda CR-Z with a new chassis, exterior, engines and even, perhaps, the name. As reported by knowledgeable insiders to our colleagues from Motoring, the new product will become the second approach of the Japanese to the awkward projectile niche three-door hatchback after the first ended in a marketing failure. So, what do we know about 2017 CR-Z?
First, instead of the platform from Jazz he will get the chassis next generation Civic with 100 mm shorter wheelbase. As a result, the car will be slightly larger than the current, and the gray image to complain he did not have the design borrows the car Honda/Acura NSX.
Secondly, significantly increases propulsion options. The principal should be approximately 290-strong version of the 2.0-liter four from the Civic Type R (and therefore, in a number of countries, the model will be sold with a badge Civic CR-Z). Hybrid this time may limit domestic market: Japan will sell 200-strong model with 1.5-liter petrol COMBUSTION ENGINE, electric motor and 8-stage machine.
Well, the first generation CR-Z failed to win the hearts of customers and was withdrawn from sale first in Europe and later in Australia. How successful will be the second attempt? We will have to wait for a long time, so let's be patient.