Review of Honda CR-Z Japan Car of The Year 2010-2011

Honda CR-Z

Review of Honda CR-Z, Honda CR-Z is still a byword in Japan, Europe and America. Similarly, in Indonesia.  Units are tested is a variant with a CVT automatic transmission is technologically upgrade options include leather seats, leather steering wheel, LCD and navigation systems.

Performance Honda CR-Z

Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sport is a car that smells of contradiction between the economic side by side Hybrid Sport is powered and wasteful. But the title of Sport Hybrid is not a figment. Honda Performance Development Team managed to prove the second cross-breeding with good character.

Hybrid's not the most economical, but far more powerful than the Prius

Honda CR-Z

The name Honda CR-Z stands for Compact Renaissance Zeromobil which signifies the commitment of Honda to go back to point zero (zero point) for a total innovate is not bound by existing technologies. This car is equipped with gasoline engines 1.500cc i-VTEC four-cylinder engine and Integrated Motor Assist IMA will contribute 13.5 horsepower whenever needed. Overall the Honda CR-Z machine capable of spraying power up to 114 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 145 Newtonmeter torque (Nm) at 4.800rpm with fuel consumption rate reached 25 KM / Liter. Hybrid is not the most economical in the world, but can not be denied the Honda CR-Z Hybrid is the most powerful. For comparison, the Toyota Prius is only capable of printing 98 Horsepower at its peak.

Honda CR-Z

Honda CR-Z has 3 modes of driving, among others, Econ, Normal, and Sport. In each mode tachometer driving lights can change color to green, blue, and red depending on driving econ mode, normal, or sporty. The moment you start driving the new CR-Z by default set to Standard mode. Here's the translation of the character of these three driving modes:

Normal Mode:

- Ring the blue tachometer

- Steering assists normal

- Acceleration is in the middle between the econ mode and sports mode

- Best suited for driving under normal circumstances.

Econ mode:

- Ring tachometer green

- Acceleration remains smooth but is set on the lowest RPM for the speed at that time to optimize the use of fuel

- AC is set at the optimal settings to improve efficiency

- Most suitable for use when stuck in traffic jams or stop-and-go

Sport mode:

- Ring tachometer red

- Additional power supply IMA will be given when it is accelerated

- Steering assists will be felt more

- Most suitable for aggressive driving and responsive

During a test drive, demonstrate CR-Z on three driving modes so that we can feel the difference directly. Cars raced three times round track with a mode tested at each revolution. The third difference is very pronounced fashion, especially when stepped on the gas pedal deeply. In econ mode and normal acceleration, but it feels pretty mediocre, even arguably less responsive. This is where the weakness of the average car-saving-oriented. But when the driving mode is set to Sport mode then the acceleration was strong and full on bottom and top round, roaring sound of the engine also eliminates the image was powerful in an instant. Anyway, no less than the conventional-engined car 1.500cc in general. With the automatic transmission variant alone is very satisfying, especially with the manual transmission variant, the Honda CR-Z's performance was evidence of a breakthrough technology Hybrid.

Collaboration gasoline engine and battery are dynamic.

Sugih screen also shows the MID (Multi Information Display) which displays the contribution rate of each machine and battery on driving conditions. When the batteries are in bad condition a lot more work, it is intended to work a minimum gasoline engine and maximum savings can be achieved. There are even times when the battery is 100% take-over is when the car in a condition to stop at a red light or bogged down badly, the gasoline engine automatically turns off. In this condition the electricity needs are fully supported by the battery. Gasoline engine will come back on by itself when the computer detects signs of going back to driving a car. The process of die-ignition gasoline engine CR-Z is very smooth, completely different from conventional cars where the engine-start pounding effect.

Figures contribution of the machine and change the battery when current road conditions; battery only works 50% just as he filled himself (recharging) utilize a gasoline engine performance. But the battery is ready to provide extra boost at any time power is needed. Mechanism of action of both engines is also shown with animated graphics. When the battery charge there will be an arrow that moves into the picture the battery, and vice versa.

The suspension is stable and solid feel

In terms of suspension of the Honda CR-Z does have a sport like its title character. With alloy wheels measuring 16 "handling was still well preserved, not giddy when maneuvering around the corner. This is supported by the engineering design where the point was made at the lowest possible center of gravity and high car keseluruhanpun made low. These factors combined with front-rear suspension independent generating agility and stability are very good so manuverpun can be done safely and comfortably.

Interior, Exterior and Audio

The lines of the Honda CR-Z body dynamic upper design coupled with latticed grille and lower grille thick honey comb shaped into a slightly concave. Headlamp is equipped with a projector to focus the beam coupled with a strip of LED lights on the bottom as a futuristic accent the CR-Z. Spion also been provided with a turning signal.

Actually there is no image-efficient cars pictured here other than the Hybrid badge attached to the rear of the car. In addition to the emblem from the outside of the Honda CR-Z seems more like a semi-sports car.

When entering into the cabin Honda CR-Z a luxurious and futuristic immediately felt at all. Dashboard material has a texture similar to the All New Honda Jazz, but using better quality materials so that the impression lux on the Honda CR-Z can you catch you instantly get into the cabin. When the Honda Jazz dashboard materials feel hard (rigid plastic) then the Honda CR-Z material feels soft and elegant. Moreover, backed by genuine leather material on each seat and the steering wheel 3 spokenya; suture the skin look very professional and neat, no visible seams that "run".

Interior Honda CR-Z

Futuristic impression gained primarily in the navigation bar buttons and MID (Multi Information Display) a "holographic" displays a three-dimensional impression. The buttons on the steering wheel and dashboard surfaces reinforce the impression of modern-futuristic.

Audio systems Honda CR-Z equipped with 2 way audio system (6 speakers total). Congenital standardnya has been a very qualified to sing a clear voice, with accuracy and tonal balance is good. But there are still a lot of "space" for the owner to build CR-Z audio system.

Price Range Honda CR-Z $ 20,000 - $ 25,000 addition of prices on the road is fantastic Honda CR-Z is worthy of the title of Japan Car of The Year 2010-2011