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| Honda CR-Z |
Honda reportedly has plans to bring out a CR-Z with a new turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. According to Autocar, the engine is currently in the development phase at Honda’s Tochigi R&D centre.
Incidentally, the CR-Z is presently available with a hybrid engine option that combines a 112 bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 14 bhp electric motor.
As is the case with many automakers, Honda will aim to promote turbocharging to achieve high horsepower as well as conserve fuel. With forced induction and Honda’s patented VTEC-i fully variable camshaft timing system, the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine is expected to deliver an output similar to a 2.0-liter engine. Further, this engine is expected to be used in the Honda Jazz/Fit, Honda Civic and Honda Accord.
