Honda’s new CR-Z hybrid coupe will be priced from £16,999 when it goes on sale in June.

The new model was debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last week and is now available to order from Honda dealers in the UK.

As well as Honda’s petrol-electric IMA system, the car features three driving modes, which allows the driver to adapt the settings of the carto maximise economy or to dash in and out of traffic.

The new model is available in three trims, S, Sport and GT priced at £16,999, £17,999 and £19,99 respectively.

The CR-Z comes with six airbags, active headrests, vehicle stability assist, climate control, six-speaker CD player and an engine start button as standard.

S grades get heated door mirrors, rear dimming mirror, electric windows, daytime running lights, shift indicator light (SIL) and auxilliary socket.

Meanwhile, Sport grades have additional ambient lighting, alloy pedals, cruise control, leather gear shift, multi function steering wheel, parking sensors, privacy glass, 240W premium audio system, boot-mounted subwoofer and USB port for MP3 players.

Top grade GT models are equipped with full leather upholstery and heated front seats, panoramic glass roof, HID xenon headlights, hands-free telephone (HFT), and automatic headlights and wipers. GT models are available with optional DVD satellite navigation.

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