The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, starting its U.S. production debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, launches sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced.

2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

“The Honda CR-Z is a personal sport hybrid coupe for people with a spirit of adventure and an elevated sense of responsibility toward the environment,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. “It’s the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun, in addition to efficiency and economy.”

2011 Honda CR-Z

2011 Honda CR-Z

Set to go on sale late summer of 2010 in the U.S., the Honda CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Honda’s compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The two-passenger Honda CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving modes.

2011 Honda CR-Z Sports Car

2011 Honda CR-Z Sports Car

The exterior’s distinctive “one-motion” wedge form originates from its low-slung hood to form a broad forward stance. A side profile with a deeply inset beltline conveys a dynamic tension, while the short wheelbase and large, wide front grille accents the vehicle’s athletic presence.