Leaked images of Honda's updated CRZ crop up online showing new face and trims - Digital Trends

Honda’s CR-Z hatchback has been a relative flop for the Japanese automaker. Before Honda decides if it will build a new generation of the CR-Z, the brand will introduce a facelifted version of the current car, previewed by these low-resolution leaked images that appeared online. The physique of the CR-Z remains largely unchanged and inside, it’s the same story, with new trim pieces, an updated steering wheel, and new center console. Related: Honda May Ditch The CR-Z’s Hybrid Setup For The Type R’s Turbo Four. Should Honda pursue plans for a new generation of the CR-Z hatch, expect it to launch sometime in 2018 based on the 10th-generation Civic’s platform. If there’s hope for the CR-Z, it’s that a new generation will borrow styling cues and powertrain internals from the European Civic Type R. That would mean a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with approximately 280 hp. Let’s hope those rumors prove... Source: www.digitaltrends.com