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Honda rolled into the Tokyo Auto Show with the latest version of the CR-Z hybrid, a car that may well be the spiritual successor to the CR-X, and said we’ll see it on the road next year.

Judging from the pre-production prototype on the stand in Tokyo, Honda wants to push gas-electric technology deep into sporting territory with the slick two-seater. Power comes from a 1.5-liter i-VTEC gasoline engine mated to the latest version of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid technology found in the Insight and Civic Hybrid. The car also gets a six-speed manual gearbox — the first time you’ll see one in a hybrid.

“The Honda CR-Z will expand our lineup of hybrid vehicles and reinforce the fun-to-drive values associated with the Honda brand,” said Erik Berkman, VP of automobile planning and logistics for American Honda Motor Co. “Beyond great styling and features, CR-Z will bring new levels of engagement and fun to customers interested a small car or a hybrid vehicle.”

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