2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

Honda CR-Z legacy continues today with a view hybrid sports coupe with a 6-speed manual gearbox — a world first for a hybrid drivetrain. Perhaps a glimpse of this car design similar to the CR-X of the early 80s and see some strategic resemblances. The fact that’s it’s a hybrid just adds another intriguing dimension to the sporty mix. If it reminds you of the CR-X then that’s purely coincidental

The 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid has a design still looks like nothing else on the road; that large, imposing grille and upslanting headlights start a design motif that finishes with a bold swish for a C-pillar and a sculptured rear deck. Built on a slightly shorter, but wider, Insight platform, the CR-Z’s wheelbase has been clipped 4.5 in compared with the Insight. It’s also 1.2 in lower, and 97 lbs lighter.

It seems much more low-slung when you slip into the driver’s seat, because the H-point is closer to the floor. There’s plenty of headroom for driver’s up to 6 ft 5 in, but forget the rear seats, which would struggle to accommodate a 12 year old. Flatten the rear seats and you create 14.1 cubic feet of luggage space, enough for a couple of suitcases, or two golf bags.

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2010 Honda Jazz Si

The upgrade, interestingly, the sporty at Honda Jazz Si. A new set of shiny 16-inch alloy wheels along with a chrome sports front grille and rear spoiler, embroidered carpet mats and Si branding on the boot lid and glove box is what makes the new “Si” grade sporty and “appealing to young drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd” in Honda UK’s eyes.

The Honda Jazz Si makes you heart swing, the new trim level is priced at an additional £870 over the 1.2 SE and 1.4 ES models offering (always according to Honda) nearly £2,000 worth of extra equipment. On-the-road prices in the United Kingdom are set at £12,835 and £13,510 for the 1.2-liter and 1.4-liter Honda Jazz respectively with sales starting from April 1. Awaited!!

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2010 Honda Insight Hybrid

2010 Honda Insight Hybrid uses a shape that’s coming to define hybrid and electric vehicles: a five-door hatchback with a smooth front and a high, abrupt tail.

About the fuel consumption is almost equal to the price of the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight Hybrid thousands of dollars cheaper. But the Insight is noticeably smaller, especially for passengers in the backseat. The Honda Insight is smaller than the Prius by 2.5 inches in both length and height, and also has a 6-inch shorter wheelbase.

In addition, insight EX models add alloy wheels, cruise control, 6-speaker audio system with USB audio interface, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters, Honda Vehicle Stability Assist and an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition.

This car also equipped the Eco Assist system, which tells the driver how economically she’s driving by changing the background color of the speedometer. Green means good, blue means you’re a lead-foot. There’s an ECON mode that enhances fuel economy further by resetting the control logic, so the car accelerates more slowly and backs off the gas engine quicker.

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