The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, a sleek and sporty styled hybrid, has made its debut at the Canadian International Auto Show.

"The CR-Z is a personal sport hybrid coupe for drivers with a spirit of adventure as well as an elevated sense of responsibility toward the environment", said Jerry Chenkin, Executive Vice President, Honda Canada Inc.

The two passenger CR-Z, is the first gasoline-electric hybrid car, powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine and has Honda's compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist hybrid-electric system.

The exterior's distinctive "one-motion" wedge form provides a broad forward stance, whereas the interior offers a high-tech appearance and spontaneous control, hence allowing the driver to select between Sport, Economy and Normal driving modes.

Features like, a 6-speed manual transmission, Continuously Variable Transmission, Vehicle Stability Assist, a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD/USB premium audio system, power windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, High-Intensity Discharge and the gasoline engine which can automatically turn off during vehicle stops, are all included to improve the efficiency.

In addition to been equipped with 16x6-inch aluminum wheels with 195/55 R16 86V tires, accessory 17x7 alloy wheels with 205/45R17 84V tires are also outfitted.

The Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, along with safety techniques helps protect vehicle occupants in a frontal collision.