Honda ends CR-Z production with Japan-only Final Label edition
Honda will discontinue the CR-Z hybrid coupe in 2016, marking its exit with a Final Label special edition featuring exclusive colours, trim and standard equipment for the Japanese market.
Honda will end production of the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe in 2016, drawing a line under its six-year run with a Final Label edition for the Japanese market. The car, which launched in 2010 as a rare attempt to blend hybrid efficiency with a manual gearbox and coupé styling, will not be replaced.
The Final Label CR-Z is available in three main paint finishes: Blue Metallic, Premium White Pearl and Premium Yellow Pearl. Buyers can further personalise the car with two-tone yellow/black or blue/black treatments. All versions are fitted with dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels as standard.
Inside, the Final Label features special badging on the centre console and embroidery on the seats. The mostly black interior receives minor trim updates, but the core layout and equipment remain familiar from previous CR-Z models. Both the six-speed manual gearbox and the CVT automatic are offered at the same starting price of 2.8 million yen (about $26,200 at 2016 exchange rates).
Powertrain and equipment
Honda has not altered the hybrid powertrain for the Final Label. The car retains its 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery. This setup remains unique in the segment for offering a manual gearbox alongside hybrid assistance. No changes have been made to power or performance figures for this edition.
Honda’s decision to discontinue the CR-Z follows slow global sales and limited appeal outside Japan. The car’s combination of hybrid technology and sporty looks did not translate into strong demand, especially as rivals focused on more practical or higher-performance alternatives. The Final Label edition serves as a farewell, with no direct successor planned. The company is instead focusing its hybrid efforts on other models, including the Fit and Vezel.
