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The CR-Z represents the sixth unique version of Honda's original IMA technology since the launch of the 2000 Insight - the first hybrid vehicle available in North America. The foundation of the CR-Z's hybrid powertrain is a 4-cylinder, 16-valve, single overhead cam engine with "intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) that receives additional power from the IMA system's 10- kilowatt DC brushless electric motor. The i-VTEC system controls the opening and closing of one intake valve per cylinder to enhance combustion at low RPM. The electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that can recharge the 100.8-volt IMA nickel-metal hydride battery pack. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops (idle stop) to improve efficiency. The system delivers a combined peak output of 122 horsepower2 at 6,000 RPM and 128 lb-ft. of torque2 at 1,000 to 1,750 RPM (123 lb-ft at 1,000 to 2,000 on CVT-equipped models). EPAestimated fuel economy is 35/39/37 city/highway/combined miles per gallon3 on CVT-equipped models. Manual-transmission models achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 31/37/34 city/highway/combined miles per gallon3. When compared to the 250-plus nameplates of all currently available 2010 model-year automobiles in the U.S. (the most-recent data available at the time of printing), the 2011 CR-Z's combined EPA fuel economy rating of 37 mpg for the CVT-equipped version would place it among the top five of all models. Plus, with the addition of the CR-Z to the lineup, Honda offers three of the top five highest-rated vehicles for combined EPA fuel economy currently available as either a 2010 or 2011 model. Honda models within the top five for best combined fuel economy using the most currently available 2010 or 2011 data from the EPA are the Civic Hybrid, Insight and, now, CR-Z. Genuine Honda CR-Z parts • Authorized Honda CR-Z service, Coos Bay car repair and scheduled CR-Z vehicle maintenance.
