The refreshed 2013 Honda CR-Z made its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The revamped model gets updated styling as well as more power under the hood without compromising its fuel economy. The exterior of the 2013 Honda CR-Z gets a new front bumper design with a revised grille. The rear end gets a new aerodynamic diffuser design. The new 17-inch alloy wheels give the refreshed model a sportier look. The other exterior tweaks feature new side mirrors, lots of new lighting including a smattering of LEDs and fog lamps.
Honda has updated the hybrid’s interior with a new color scheme, while revisions to the door casings improve cabin storage. The two new exterior colors include Energetic Yellow and Aurora Violet. Also the interior is updated with new color schemes. The CR-Z is powered by the same 1.5L engine that has been updated with changes to the variable valve timing system and Engine Control Unit (ECU). Its output has been increased from 112-hp to 119-hp. The electric motor has also been improved and the CR-Z now uses a lithium-ion battery. The electric motor now puts out more power and the combined system now puts out 135 hp. It can sprint from 0 to 62 mph time in 9.0 seconds compared to the outgoing model that took 9.7 seconds.
Honda has introduced a Plus Sport (S+) boost system on the CR-Z. The S+ button allows the car’s hybrid drivetrain to add a little more power while sacrificing some of its fuel economy.“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. “When the accelerator is pressed the electric boost begins, delivering increased acceleration for up to ten seconds. A flashing gauge on the dashboard indicates when the system is active. S+ can be used in ECON, Normal or Sport modes.”
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