Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe is Canada-bound

It’s almost like the rebirth of the original two-door Insight – minus the fender skirts: Honda announced this week that the production version of its CR-Z hybrid coupe concept, shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, will reach Canada in the second half of 2010.

While the vehicle on display at the show currently is a global concept with a rear seat, the production version bound for Canada and the U.S. will be packaged as a sporty, two-seat hybrid.

“The new Honda CR-Z will expand our lineup of hybrid vehicles and reinforce the fun-to-drive values associated with the Honda brand,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. “Beyond dynamic styling and features, the CR-Z will bring new levels of engagement and fun to Canadians who are interested in a small car or a hybrid vehicle.” 

CR-Z will join the Insight and the Civic Hybrid in the Honda hybrid lineup and continue the automaker’s trend of affordable gas-electric vehicles.

The production version of the CR-Z will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this coming January.