(Here is a follow up to our last blog: 2009 Tokyo Auto Show) One car that debuted at the show was the Honda CR-Z. This two seat sports-hybrid delivers 140 horsepower via a 1.8-liter Civic based engine. The IMA system used (motor, battery, electronics) will be similar to the Insight's, in order to cut back on costs. This little high revving hybrid weighs in at a modest 2800 lbs. and squeezes out a decent 29 “combined” mpg's. In addition, a manual gearbox will be offered! (Woo-Hoo!)

Shop for your Honda @ rimsdealer.com Continue reading →