Honda CRZ Fall 2010

[PhoKingGuy]

Production model pretty much released : Autoblog

Interesting to see how this will play out. I still think its hideous though

 

[Rike]

Another case of butt fail. You shouldn't get around to the back and say, "What happened to the butt!?!"

 

[bigpimpatl]

I said what what, in the butt

 

[PottedMeat]

I think it looks alright.

But it does look like a Prius raped an Audi - not just the hybrid part, the rear of a prius welded to the front of an audi.

 

[NutBucket]

Would buy.

 

[CurseTheSky]

I think the front end looks great, but the back end is hideous. The gauges and surrounding area looks too much like a Sci-Fi space ship to me.

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: PottedMeat
I think it looks alright.

But it does look like a Prius raped an Audi - not just the hybrid part, the rear of a prius welded to the front of an audi.

Or an Azteca meets an Audi.

 

[mb]

I have no interest in the car but it's not that ugly.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

I don't understand where this car fits in?

Its a hybrid sports coupe that will be severely underpowered - so lets take sports out of it.

We are left with a hybrid coupe that has a bigger engine than the Insight so mileage will not be as good.

Whats the point? I suppose there is always a niche market but the Fit has more versatility and most likey better mileage.....

And the ass - if you want the lowest coefficient of drag to boost mileage the ass has to look like the Prius/Insight.

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
I don't understand where this car fits in?

Its a hybrid sports coupe that will be severely underpowered - so lets take sports out of it.

We are left with a hybrid coupe that has a bigger engine than the Insight so mileage will not be as good.

Whats the point? I suppose there is always a niche market but the Fit has more versatility and most likey better mileage.....

And the ass - if you want the lowest coefficient of drag to boost mileage the ass has to look like the Prius/Insight.

You do realize that the original CRX-si had like 108 horsepower and was widely lauded for it's sportiness (won a "10 best sports cars of all time" award I think)? Also, the Fit is praised for being pretty sporty with about that same amount of power.

I don't know how well this car will fare as a sports coupe, but I'm excited to see because this is the type of car that would fit my lifestyle well. Deliver me a car that gets 35 MPG, is relatively fun to drive, comfortable, and ~$20K, and you have my interest.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: PottedMeat
I think it looks alright.

But it does look like a Prius raped an Audi - not just the hybrid part, the rear of a prius welded to the front of an audi.

tits

 

[brblx]

i actually like it better in these pictures than the previous ones that were posted.

the back is horrid, but otherwise, the ouside is okay. reminds me of the C30.

the inside is better than the civic, but still pretty retarded.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: SearchMaster

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
I don't understand where this car fits in?

Its a hybrid sports coupe that will be severely underpowered - so lets take sports out of it.

We are left with a hybrid coupe that has a bigger engine than the Insight so mileage will not be as good.

Whats the point? I suppose there is always a niche market but the Fit has more versatility and most likey better mileage.....

And the ass - if you want the lowest coefficient of drag to boost mileage the ass has to look like the Prius/Insight.

You do realize that the original CRX-si had like 108 horsepower and was widely lauded for it's sportiness (won a "10 best sports cars of all time" award I think)? Also, the Fit is praised for being pretty sporty with about that same amount of power.

I don't know how well this car will fare as a sports coupe, but I'm excited to see because this is the type of car that would fit my lifestyle well. Deliver me a car that gets 35 MPG, is relatively fun to drive, comfortable, and ~$20K, and you have my interest.

Of course, but the 108HP from the CRX SI had all of 2000lbs to push. And the Crovette with 225HP back in the 80's was also widely lauded for its speed, handling, and sportiness.

It's 20+yrs in the future - lets compare this car to its market segment in todays world.

Why would you buy the CRZ over the Forte Coupe, Focus ST Coupe, Cobalt SS, Scion TC, Civic Coupe, or Honda Fit.

Do people really want a 2-seat FWD coupe that gets 35mpg with 118HP?

 

[Fenixgoon]

i really like the look of CRZ. honda has me interested

 

[coldmeat]

Front half looks kinda sexy, the back half not so much.

 

[thomsbrain]

What makes people think this car will get 35 MPG? Try 45 MPG and you're in the ballpark. It will likely carry less weight than the Insight.

 

[exar333]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
What makes people think this car will get 35 MPG? Try 45 MPG and you're in the ballpark. It will likely carry less weight than the Insight.

Because the Honda Insight/Accord Hybrid gets around 40; this likely would not be better with the same drivetrain + MT.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Of course, but the 108HP from the CRX SI had all of 2000lbs to push. And the Crovette with 225HP back in the 80's was also widely lauded for its speed, handling, and sportiness.

It's 20+yrs in the future - lets compare this car to its market segment in todays world.

Why would you buy the CRZ over the Forte Coupe, Focus ST Coupe, Cobalt SS, Scion TC, Civic Coupe, or Honda Fit.

Do people really want a 2-seat FWD coupe that gets 35mpg with 118HP?

the forte coupe, er, koup, looks a lot like the civic from the front.

the focus coupe is hideous, i really hope ford kills it next update.



i would hope that this would get closer to the original insight's mileage than the current insight. smaller frontal area should help.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Rike
Another case of butt fail. You shouldn't get around to the back and say, "What happened to the butt!?!"

indeed. front end is nice, rear is godawful.

 

[43st]

If it matches the 2010 Prius in MPG I'm sold.. if it's an abomination like the Insight, forget it.

 

[yhelothar]

Did you guys see pics of the butt without the aspect ratio distortion fuckup on the autoblog site? It's not that bad.
And you guys make the spaceship interior out to be a bad thing. It looks rad!

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
What makes people think this car will get 35 MPG? Try 45 MPG and you're in the ballpark. It will likely carry less weight than the Insight.

It may have less weight, but I understand they're bumping the 1.3L in the Insight to 1.5L. I would think they'll make it more powerful as well, so my assumption is the MPG will be less than the Insight's. It certainly has a more sporty intent.

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: 43st
If it matches the 2010 Prius in MPG I'm sold.. if it's an abomination like the Insight, forget it.

You are not alone in this.

 

[Eli]

Are all of you guys effing retards? 35mpg? That's a joke.

This car is going to be badass. I'm totally buying one.

It will replace my 1st gen Insight perfectly. Yes, it will have many of the same downfalls as the 1st gen Insight(namely, its small).. but other than that, it looks to be full of win. 6 speed manual. Upgraded IMA motor with 58ftlbs of torque.

And I don't think it looks bad at all? Then again, I drive a 1st gen Insight.. but yeah.

I saw fuel economy numbers leaked somewhere. I can't find it now, gah.. I believe it was like 51/59 though. This car is going to be badass.

Of course it isn't the fastest thing, but if they deliver on the fun to drive aspect.. it will be a winner. The 1st gen Insight is anemic by even the power standards of the mid 90s.. lol. But it's fun to drive.

Edit: Here it is, 52/59MPG.

If this car has lean burn technology, we will see amazing numbers just like the 1st gen Insight is able to deliver. That's my hope, at least.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Are all of you guys effing retards? 35mpg? That's a joke.

This car is going to be badass. I'm totally buying one.

It will replace my 1st gen Insight perfectly. Yes, it will have many of the same downfalls as the 1st gen Insight(namely, its small).. but other than that, it looks to be full of win. 6 speed manual. Upgraded IMA motor with 58ftlbs of torque.

And I don't think it looks bad at all? Then again, I drive a 1st gen Insight.. but yeah.

I saw fuel economy numbers leaked somewhere. I can't find it now, gah.. I believe it was like 51/59 though. This car is going to be badass.

Of course it isn't the fastest thing, but if they deliver on the fun to drive aspect.. it will be a winner. The 1st gen Insight is anemic by even the power standards of the mid 90s.. lol. But it's fun to drive.

Edit: Here it is, 52/59MPG.

If this car has lean burn technology, we will see amazing numbers just like the 1st gen Insight is able to deliver. That's my hope, at least.

If this thing gets 40+ mpg and comes in near 20k, it's a no-brainer buy for me.