Honda CR-Z Car Audio Review

Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the new Honda CR-Z combines the fun and ecological imperatives with its hybrid engine. By dint of hearing about CO ² every headland, it was feared the disappearance of pleasure cars. With the new CR-Z which will be marketed in June 2010, Honda proves that the two are reconcilable. Question and hi-fi and multimedia, the CR-Z has something to satisfy all needs.

A hi-fi 240 watts optional!

With high technology with its gasoline engine and electric, with different driving modes (sport, economic), the Honda CR-Z features a high-tech interior very successful. His counter block with its various 3D display screens is very space shuttle. Original, when illuminated in green, it means that we have adopted a fuel-efficient driving. The blue line is normal, and red is that you sporty driving. Parallel to this, little ambient lighting in the cockpit and the front gates of HP reinforce this high-tech side. But see what the CR-Z offers audio and multimedia.

Originally all versions of the CR-Z are marketed with a laser RDS car stereo and 6 speakers. To connect mobile sources, this unit has an auxiliary input and USB port. The USB port can also be used to control an iPod. Of course, the system is equipped with steering wheel controls for easy operation while driving. It is also one of the highlights of this car: all orders of accessories (air conditioning, lights, ...) are grouped to fall within the driver's hands.

The handset is a multimedia with navigation option

For speakers, the system uses a basic kit 2 separate paths to the front and top-range speakers in the rear. These are placed in the sides of the rear seats. For HP before, the woofers are typically lower door while the tweeters are on the decks of mirrors. On mid-range versions, the car is the same, but it also receives the Bluetooth hands-free telephony in cars. The audio system also evolves and adopts a 240 Watt amplifier and a subwoofer placed in the left side of the trunk. This will provide a much more powerful to listen and above all on open source mobile: keys, USB, stereo mini-jack, iPod control and Bluetooth phone.

From the base unit, one can control his iPod in the CR-Z

Finally, on versions more upscale, the laser unit is replaced by a multimedia handset with navigation. Located in the center of the dashboard, this unit is about the size of a double DIN and has a 6 inch screen for comfortable reading maps. USB, iPod control, CD player, RDS tuner, ..., basic multimedia functions are of course present. Damage against that Honda is not expected back-up camera; on this type of car rear visibility somewhat reduced, it is convenient to town. But hey, this is not the lack of aftermarket products to complete the installation, which is also missing the movie. In any case, a young car, modern, attractive design should quickly aroused the enthusiasm of fans of small cars sports.

A facility with subwoofer and amplifier 240 watts is available finishes intermediate