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Honda's web site lists the CR-Z as a concept car, but the press likes to speculate on the possibility of a drivable CR-Z on U.S. highways sometime soon. Ever since the car's debut at the North American International Auto Show, reviewers have been aflutter over the CR-Z's tiny dimensions and modern design. But the new Honda Insight makes the CR-Z's future uncertain. 

What the Auto Press Says 

Auto writers say the Honda CR-Z's sleek-looking design lives up to the reputation set by the Honda Civic or Accord. They especially highlight futuristic elements like the LED lighting or forward-thinking dashboard inside the cabin.

Here is what the press has to say about the coming Honda CR-Z: 

• "The original CR-X was a small, lightweight hatchback that by virtue of its size was a fun car despite its small, efficient engine. Likewise, we expect the production CR-Z coupe to be small, fun and efficient, but this time utilize Honda's updated Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system to make it happen." -- Autoblog
• "The Honda CR-Z hybrid concept is designed to the nines. The reality check, even if this is just a concept, it's a concept built around Honda's current-gen hybrid in this generation's Civic Hybrid/Accord. No matter -- the LED headlights, body lines, and dash are kind enough on the eyes." -- Gizmodo
• "Feeding our hatch need like Sigfried & Roy feed tigers, a magazine scan from Temple of VTEC points to a production version of the Honda CR-Z Concept for U.S. consumption. ... If this scan from Japanese automag Mag-X and TOV-posters translation are to be believed, the new CR-Z will be a small, non-hybrid hatch equipped with a small fourbanger and a CVT and six-speed manual transmission." -- Jalopnik
• "Honda's poised to make a big push to unseat the mighty Toyota Prius as the very definition of hybrid technology, and to that end the company plans to release three new hybrids during the next several years. The goal, according to company president Takeo Fukui, is to have hybrids account for about 10 percent of Honda's sales by 2010. Reaching that goal will require selling about 400,000 hybrids a year, and there's no way the Civic Hybrid will hit a number that big. Honda will need more hybrid models. Enter the CR-Z, the first of Honda's new hybrids." -- Wired
• "Designed to be futuristic and dynamic, the CR-Z combines powerful performance in a compact form with a futuristic image. For its frontal view, an over-sized grill with a high-performance look is offset by openings on each side that lighten the overall feel. In the rear, tube-shaped rear combination lamps create a powerful presence." -- The Auto Channel

Key Details 

Little is known about the 2010 Honda CR-Z, other than its initial design. 

Stay tuned for more details on the 2010 Honda CR-Z.