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By MB-BigB | January 11, 2010
toyota FT-CH
Today was Day 1 of 2010 Detroit Auto Show, and Toyota took the wraps off of their new “dedicated hybrid” concept car. The Toyota FT-CH concept hybrid may end up eventually wearing the Prius badge – it’s 22 inches shorter than the Prius, and is expected to get higher gas mileage and be cheaper than the current Prius.
Honda CR-Z
Honda meanwhile is showing off the production model of their CR-Z two-seater sports car hybrid. At earlier shows, Honda’s presented different designs for the CR-Z – but the model they’re showing now is the one that will hit dealers this summer. Mileage isn’t great for a small hybrid – 36 city / 38 highway are the numbers that have been thrown around, but Honda is emphasizing the sporty aspect of the CR-Z. As John Mendel, the executive vice president of sales for American Honda said,
“It’s the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun, in addition to efficiency and economy.” The CR-Z combines a 1.5 liter i-VTEC gas engine with Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system. Overall, the CR-Z will give you 122 horsepower, and you can get it with a six speed manual transmission, which is a first for a hybrid, or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
If you want to keep up with the latest news out of the Detroit Auto Show, the New York Times provides a roundup of highlights and news from the Associated Press.
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- Honda’s new CR-Z Sport Hybrid priced at $19,950 – available August 24th
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