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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Honda Performance Development (HPD) brings a higher performance version of its CR-Z sport hybrid. Honda states that this concept is only an "exploration" of the performance potential of the CR-Z Supercharged.

Visual changes include a sport exhaust, Honda Genuine Accessory front and rear spoilers, 19-inch HFP wheels, an HPD rear diffuser and HFP badging.

HPD has upgraded the supercharged CR-Z with a sport exhaust, HPD sport dampers, sport-tuned suspension, bigger brakes and high-performance tires.

The Honda Supercharged CR-Z concept makes 185 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque, break the 10-second barrier for the 0-60 mph run. There is little likelihood of Honda actually putting the HPD Supercharged CR-Z Concept into production, but we'd vote that they just break down and build the damn thing.

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ which only 300 examples will be built and sold by Mugen exclusively in Japan, and pricing starts at ¥4,494,000 (including a 5% consumption tax).

Power is provided by a supercharged 1.5-liter engine with 156-hp and 136 lb-ft of torque. The 2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ is backed up by an IMA hybrid system that develops provides an extra 20hp (20PS) and 78Nm (58 lb-ft). Though no acceleration figures were released, but can run 0 to 62mph (100km/h) sprint in 6.1 seconds.

Dubbed the 2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ, it is equipped a full body kit that includes a new rear diffuser for the upgraded exhaust, a front spoiler, a 17-inch wheels shod in 205/45 R17 Dunlop Direzza ZII performance tires and a revised grille. Other highlights include a beefed up suspension setup and an adjustable suspension.

After teasing us with a few fleeting images of its updated of the 2013 Honda CR-Z on its website and a rather surprising unveiling at the Indonesian Motor Show. Honda has now released full details after it is being showcased at the 2012 Paris Auto Show this today.

Those include new side mirrors, the 2013 Honda CR-Z hybrid gets a revised grille; 17-inch alloy wheels; a revised front bumper; headlamp have all been revised along and two new exterior colors including Energetic Yellow and Aurora Violet.

The 2013 Honda CR-Z also gets a slight boost in power, the 1.5-liter gasoline engine has received some modifications to the variable valve timing system and the ECU. Moving up 19 hp for a total 134 and the amount of torque for 140 lb-ft while hybird gets a power boost from 14 HP (10 kW) to 20 HP (15 kW). It's can 0 to 62 mph takes 9.0 seconds (from 9.7) with a top speed of 124 mph.

“If the battery is more than 50 per cent charged, the driver can activate this system using the S+ button on the steering wheel,” Honda said in a statement. A manual managed 31/37 mpg in the city and on the highway respectively.

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Today at the Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta , the 2013 Honda CR-Z facelift has quietly launch. The Honda CR-Z hybrid was expected to debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show next week.

Details are limited, but the 2013 Honda CR-Z external changes include a redesigned front grille; reworked fog lamps; 17-inch alloy wheels; HID headlamps with LED daytime running lights and new rear diffuser. The customers have two choices of colors including: Premium Energetic Yellow Pearl and Premium Northern Lights Violet.

Interior changes are limited, include a new two-tone black and red fabric for the seats, a new Plus Sport system and switchable through a S+ button.

Speaking of the powertrain, the 2013 Honda CR-Z features a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine that produce 120 PS with a peak torque 173 Nm (128 lb-ft) at 6,600 rpm for the six-speed manual. Safety kit includes VSA, active headrests, dual front airbags, EBD and brake assist, side airbags with occupant postion detection sensor, ABS and side curtain airbags.

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The Japanese car company officially confirmed the news today the first photo of the 2013 Honda CR-Z which is scheduled to make it first public appearance at the 2012 Paris Auto Show this month.

After teasing fan with a few fleeting images of 2013 Honda CR-Z last week, Honda tells us that will supplement more power. The Honda CR-Z will be motivated by the same 1.5-liter i-VTEC gasoline engine unit with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), produces a maximum output 122 bhp (91 kW) and CO2 emissions of 117 g/km.

From the photo, this facelift brings some minor changes to the exterior looks of the 2013 Honda CR-Z. More specifically, fuel economy will remain the same despite the extra performance.

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Honda has launched a cryptic teaser video for the "second generation" CR-Z on its Japanese website, which also happens to be launched at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27.

The 2013 Honda CR-Z there are three teaser images including LED-infused headlights, alloy wheel design and a new button marked “S+” located inside the cabin.

Honda has yet to make any sort of announcement concerning the video, but the 2013 Honda CR-Z is definitely a model that could do with a little sports boost.

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