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Exhibited by Honda at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007, the CR-Z is a next-generation lightweight sports car equipped with Honda's proprietary gas-electric hybrid system which achieves both clean performance and a high level of torque.

The CR-Z, which stands for Compact Renaissance Zero, is a design research lightweight hybrid model that features advanced technologies that deliver enjoyable driving for all while reducing the vehicle's environmental footprint. The CR-Z combines powerful performance in a compact form with a futuristic image. For its frontal view, an over-sized grill with a high-performance look is offset by openings on each side that lighten the overall feel. In the rear, tube-shaped rear combination lamps ensure better rearward visibility.
Design details emphasizing the CR-Z's advanced image include door mirrors that provide high visibility in a stylish form, LED headlights patterned after luminous bodies to convey a sharp impression, and jauntyfin-shaped sub-lights. Large, 19-inch aluminum wheels are ready for dynamic driving performance.
The key words for the CR-Z's interior design are 'Hi-tech and Sporty'. The goal was to create an all-new sporty interior that fuses the liberating feel of airy spaciousness with an advanced interface that brings out the fun of the drive.
Mesh material on a simple framework construction is used throughout the interior to convey a light, sophisticated image without being oppressive.
In the cockpit, the meter unit conveys the image of advanced technology ensconced in a piece of glass artwork, offering the functionality of immediate recognition while enhancing the driving experience with a futuristic and exhilarating feeling.