Honda CR-Z: Mean and Green

It really was only a matter of time before an auto brand would find a way to effectively compete with the great deals at Cheap Used Cars in Lamesa.  Honda is proud of their brand new 2011 CR-Z hybrid, a small and sporty addition to the hybrid world.  Plus, the price is low enough (starting out at only $19,950) that you won’t have to go into debt with a Boston Bad Credit Auto Loan.  This small hybrid is smaller than their Insight hybrid, a car that was brought back to the market after dwindling sales.  Its new facelift, however, still isn’t stealing away business from the Prius as quickly as Honda had hoped.  Honda is hoping that the nostalgic appearance resembling the CR-X from the 1980s will help sell the new hybrid.  Many drivers are loyal 1980s Honda drivers and seek occasional repairs from places like Body Shop Cape Girardeau. 

All of the 2011 CR-Z hybrids are front wheel drive and seat two passengers with a rear hatch third door.  Under the hood you will find an inline four cylinder engine coupled with a brushless DC electric motor.  There is an option for a six speed manual transmission or a CVT (continuously variable transmission), both of which produce relatively high fuel economy.  Drivers are going to get 122 horsepower plus 128 pound feet of torque.  That seems like plenty of power, but the CR-Z weighs 2,700 pounds while its muse CR-X only weighed around 1,800 pounds; that extra weight can be attributed to modern safety features plus the weight of those heavy hybrid engine parts. 

Drivers can choose from three different trim levels, ranging from $19,950 all the way up to $23,960.  The base model comes nicely equipped with LED taillights, power accessories, stability control, a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes, the choice of driving in sport, normal, or eco mode, cruise control, auto climate control, and USB auxiliary ports for your audio.  There is limited room in the back for cargo, but that is to be expected.  Immediate competitors include the Toyota Prius, Scion tC, and Honda Insight. 

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Honda Fit Hybrid Review;

The Honda Fit which will be released soon is Honda's latest subcompact hybrid vehicle. This model may not be available in the United States, although there is no official word one way or another. Chevrolet models can be purchased from New Orleans Chevrolet Dealers throughout the country that are fuel efficient, and the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle will also be available at Chevy dealerships soon. Many automakers are looking to release hybrid vehicles, and Europe is experimenting with putting diesel engines on small vehicles to improve fuel efficiency. Port Charlotte Used Cars dealers also sell several vehicle models that are fuel efficient and well built.

The Ford Fusion hybrid is one of the first popular American hybrid models, and this vehicle can be found at Memphis Ford Dealers. The Honda Fit will definitely be released in Europe. The model will feature 87 hp with a 1.3 liter gasoline engine combined with an electric engine, and it will feature the latest hybrid engine technology from Honda. Honda is adding hybrid engines more to its smaller vehicle models for the optimal fuel efficiency. Other competitors put hybrid engines in larger vehicles in order to greatly increase their fuel efficiency. Toyota is another automaker that has a small vehicle, the Prius, that gets excellent fuel economy.

The Fit Hybrid will debut at the 2010 Paris Auto Show and it will have similarities to the Honda Insight Hybrid especially its hybrid drive system. Performance figures were expected to be anywhere from 60 to 65 mpg for the vehicle's fuel economy with CO2 emissions being around 100g/km. The efficiency for this model would be greater than many other hybrid models, and it would force rivals to improve their own hybrid technology. The current Honda Fit non-hybrid vehicle starts at $14,900, and the hybrid system will be expected to add an additional $2,000 to $2,500 to the price of the model.

Honda's Alternative Vehicles

Alternative fuel sources are going to become more and more needed.  Americans are already making the switch to smaller vehicles or even a diesel option from Peoria Volkswagen.  Hybrid models are becoming increasingly popular and consumers are demanding options like the Altima Hybrid from High Point Nissan Dealer, especially after having the Toyota Prius be the main option for so many years.  Even the incredibly safe and heavy cars from Volvo Dealer Nashua are announcing that they will have hybrid models available for either 2011 or 2012.  Honda has two different cars you can choose from if you want to go above and beyond simply getting a hybrid version of the car you already own.  The 2010 Civic GX NGV and the FCX Clarity FCEV are, or will be soon, available at your local Honda dealership. 

The Natural Gas Vehicle is estimated to get 24 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway and has a starting price of $25,340.  This vehicle does not take any regular gasoline but rather runs off of Compressed Natural Gas, and the fact that it has absolutely no emissions gives you access to HOV lanes in several states.  You won't be totally lost for power either as the four cylinder engine 1.8 liter gives you 113 horsepower.  Make sure you know the specific compressed gas retailers that are near you and are available nationwide. 

The FCX Clarity FCEV is a highly anticipated vehicle.  It will be released in limited quantities primarily in Southern California for 3 year lease periods.  Leasers will pay $600 per month, but that includes all maintenance costs and what we know as gap insurance.  This vehicle is especially interesting because it is a fuel cell electric vehicle, so you don't have a charging station that you plug into like some people might think.  Rather, power is generated from hydrogen mixing with oxygen to create electricity and emits heat and water vapor only into the air.  

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Honda Developing Plug-in Hybrid

Honda announced that they will be releasing several hybrid and possibly electric vehicle models. There are several Honda models that have been well designed and excellent models based on regular gasoline engines, but Honda is now looking to compete with Chevrolet who sells its hybrid models at a Chevrolet Rome Dealership. The new Honda mode will compete with models sold at a local Peoria Volkswagen Dealer which sells some of the most fuel efficient Volkswagen models available on the market. For those who are looking to buy a Chevy Volt, the Volt and other Chevy models will be able to be serviced at a Sarasota Chevrolet Service.

There will also be an all-electric vehicle released in the next 3 years. The hybrid will be a plug-in capable and be able to be recharged on a residential outlet. The plug-in hybrid will be able to get up to 37 miles on a liter of gas which will rival the Prius model in terms of fuel efficiency.

Honda is not known for its hybrid models and did not get into the hybrid vehicle market for several years, whereas Honda's competitors have entered the market sooner than the company. The model will first be released in the United States before being taken to other markets.

However, Honda will look to break into this market like many other automakers in the next 3 years with its new electric and hybrid model. The Honda Insight Hybrid was one of Honda's first hybrid models, and the company will expand into other markets with its latest release.

With so many hybrid models to choose from, time will tell whether or not Honda will be able to break into the market. However, with so many hybrid markets emerging throughout the world, it is likely that Honda and other companies will find hybrid models to be profitable.