The 2013 Honda CR-Z hybrid will be going on sale later this week with priced slightly higher at $19,975 for the base model and $21,655 for the CR-Z EX, (*neither price including a $790 destination charge).
Exterior updates to the 2013 Honda CR-Z include a new front fascia; new brighter chrome plating on the headlights tinged with blue clearcoat; two new colors are now available; 16-inch alloy wheels; a new rear diffuser; Passion Berry Pearl and Polished Metal Metallic.
The new Honda CR-Z is powered by the same 1.5L four-cylinder engine mated to Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system's DC brushless electric motor - produce 130 horsepower and 140 lb-ft.
Which is fueled by a new lithium-ion battery pack has a higher 15 kW output, a gain of eight horsepower and 12 lb-ft of torque (4 lb-ft on CVT equipped models).
Overall, the CVT equipped the 2013 Honda CR-Z hybrid is rated at 36 / 39 / 37 mpg (a gain of 1 mpg city), while rating of 31 / 38 / 34 (gain of 1 mpg highway) combined on the 6-speed manual transmission models.
On the inside, the base Honda CR-Z revisions include new metallic trim on the door pulls and latches, LED running lights, automatic climate control, premium audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, rearview camera, leather-wrapped steering wheel and cruise control. Optional features include two-tone seats, a new Plus Sport System, Honda satellite-linked navigation system, the S+ button on the steering wheel, Pandora Interface and SMS text message function.
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