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Old 12-14-2009, 10:57 AM   #14
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the cr-z isn't all bad, it's got possibly the same engine from the fit (~117hp, though that brochure rumor claims 114), a supplement 13hp motor, and weighs around 2800lbs? i hardly see it actually competing against the fit or a yaris simply b/c they are more simplistic and lighter; but if honda changed any one of the 3 factors on the crz it'd be a nice entry level hybrid with some liveliness...keep in mind it has very similar dimensions to the s2000, not to mention launches at 60 ft-lbs torque right off the bat.. it's not all a loss-- though i'll totally get giddy when top gear does some obscene test with a crx
Just because it has nearly the same dimensions as the S, doesn't mean it will come within a football field of the S. I'd rather go back and buy a 89 CRX than have this trash, although the Mugen CR-Z looked sexy as hell. Matter of fact, I wouldn't mind having that Mugen CR-Z and drop a K24 in it.
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