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Honda's new CR-Z hybrid, a two-seater that's made some U.S. auto critics and Honda fans unhappy because of its unimpressive fuel economy and horsepower ratings, is exceeding expectations in Japan, the automaker says.


Dealers in Japan have turned in 2,500 orders for the 2011 CR-Z since sales began Feb. 26 - more than twice the company's stated sales goal of 1,000 a monht.


Additionally, Honda had received 4,500 advance orders for the gas-electric hybrid, bringing total orders less than two weeks after sales launched to 7,000 - or almost 60 percent of the total annual target.
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Tags: Honda, Hybrid, Japan, CR-Z, CRZ, Honda CR-Z Sales, Honda CRZ Sales

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CR-Z Sales Running Well Ahead of Expectations in Japan was originally published by Green Car Advisor. Read the full story by clicking here.