Re-styled CR-Z(Tesutosutadimoderu TS-1X) at Tokyo Auto Salon

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Honda will be showcasing the re-styled CR-Z at Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 that held on January 14 to 16, 2011. The antagonistically-styled CR-Z is called ‘Tesutosutadimoderu TS-1X’. Apparently, it is a basic CR-Z with a set of new alloy wheels, body-kit and matte-black paint job.

Other than that, what is under the hood? Seriously, we have no idea… Although, it could be the flat dull hybrid power plant. There is also a chance that it could be the mind blowing K20A i-VTEC engine too. However it is, just stay tuned with us for more updates.


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According to a report, it seems Honda is in the midst of doing something bold to help resurrect its ailing CR-Z, which seems to be doing, to put it mildly, not too well in terms of domestic sales – the company, it seems, is planning to go the forced induction route with the coupe.

Autocar says that Japanese sources have intimated that the car is likely to be given a shot in the arm in the form of a 1.6 litre turbocharged pot, in two output forms, 160 hp and 200 hp. Right now, it’s only available as a hybrid, in a 1.5 litre petrol engine and 14 hp electric motor combination, which of course doesn’t sound very sexy, even if it’s doing its bit to save the planet.

Now, the vehicle you see above isn’t the claimed car, but is actually the TS-1X that made its debut at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon over the weekend. It’s a test study model based on the CR-Z, developed by Honda Access Corporation, a subsidiary specialising in genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories.

The front’s been reworked, with plenty of extensions elsewhere, and the car’s been slapped with a healthy dollop of matte black paint. Sure, it’s a test bed study, but mayhaps also provides some intimations of what is to be? You never know.

Supposedly, it’s speculated that the souped-up CR-Z might come about as a production-ready model by the time the Tokyo Motor Show arrives towards the end of this year. Oh well, if it saves the day, then it can’t be such a bad move. Strike one on the car’s first attempt, as well as against the go green brigade …