Honda plans to accelerate the production of more dynamic version of its hybrid CR-Z, according to news coming from the land of the rising sun. The significant fall in sales in its home market, may force the Japanese to advance the timetable for the CR-Z Turbo.
Honda is considering the possibility of two engines to expand the supply of attractive coupe, one capable of delivering 160 hp and another would come to 200 hp. Currently only available with a hybrid engine that links together a petrol engine of 1.5 liters and 112 hp to 14 hp electric motor. Powers that have not done to convince potential buyers.
The new 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that is currently in development at the heart Tochigi R & D Honda will offer a similar performance to that of a 2.0-liter engine, thanks to forced induction Honda's patented VTEC-i with variable camshaft.
Honda plans to equip with the new engine models to Jazz, Civic and Accord.
Japan's brand could make his debut the final production model this year in celebration of the Tokyo Motor Show in December.
