2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Makes Production Debut in Detroit

It may not be a looker or a stoplight racer, but with sports car moves and an interior that came from a Star Wars X wing this car could be a catch especially with those lovely 37 mpgs

I apologize for offending any hardcore CR-X fans, but relatively speaking, this car is a joke. There is really no point to the hybrid with those numbers; 37mpg is not competitive with other hybrids on the market, and doesn't even compete with the CR-X of the 80's, which achieved up to 60mpg! And one can only imagine the 'awesome' numbers the mugen/si version will get... I mean, I drive a 2.5L N/A, and I get similar numbers. It looks like a first generation insight, redone with new wheels and headlights. I also have to point out the rear side "windows". Notice the actual area of window space? I thought windows we were people to see in/out... What's the point? I will admit I like the front (of the concept), but from every other perspective -cosmetically, mechanically and theoretically- I think this car is a fail. I appreciate that Honda is trying to pave a new road of hybrid "sports" cars, but this is just not justifying what Honda set out for, and I just don't think it passes. I'm sure this will stir up some controversy on this board ;)

I really hope the sportier versions of this car retain the aggressive mean look the concept had... those headlights need to be modified for a meaner looking car.

Save yourself a ton and buy a used '86 CRX Si. Same power (or lack thereof), same fuel economy, likely more fun, and way less mechanical complexity. Almost 25 years later and Honda is offering the same lame shit in the same old packaging... except it's cool now, because it has neat-o badges that say "hybrid".

458 Italia dash, nice

The concept looks much much much better than this crap

That mpg figure leaves me confused seeing as this is a hybrid. Still, it is fairly economical and looks great!

I have to say that everything on this vehicle is brilliant except the horrible MPG !! What have u done, Honda??

i agree with most folks here... i actually dig the styling, but such a compact car that is a hybrid and it can only manage 37 mpg? a car that size should at least get 45...

the CRX is back again! Cant wait to see people drop k20's in this car!

Hahahah, same old joke making rounds again. I thought Honda would have learnt a lesson or two from its failed attempt to sell Insight. Look at the competition Honda, stop selling appliances and start selling cars.

Hmm, after goggling concepts all day, those wheels look to small, and rather dull. It's still a nice looking car, though. Designed to be a fun car that also happens to be green. An approach all makers should take, instead of dryly stamping out pious Prius wannabe's. I may try one when it's out in the UK. And I hate hybrids.

Given that fuel economy, this car better be fast... or it may be a bigger disappointment to Honda than the Insight!

What a let down. I saw the white concept in Detroit 2-years ago and looked forward to this car. The original Insight has aged well, this thing looks old right out of the box. WTF!!! is with the front overhang, the low MPG, the production wheels and the awful tail light treatment!? Looks like the people who made the Crosstour, crossed the hall and messed with the CRZ... at least the name is honest... CRaZy as F*&^!

i was expecting a pure sports hot hatch like old CRX....what the hell is this...what's the point of this car?...37MPG can't even called as a hybrid. so is it a sports car than? i don't think so..Japanese honda confirmed this car does 0-100km in 9.7sec. that's the slowest brand new car i ever seen.

Hey guyz, maybe we shouldn't bad-mouth this car just yet. The only problem people will have with this car is its mpg. Other than that, i think this car looks great because, for some reasons I don't even know, honda cars don't really look good at all in photos, and then end up looking great in person, and that's a fact. So I think that car is a winner, but as for the mpg, that's a different story entirely!