Adds 67 bhp

Honda Performance Development has finally launched their supercharger kit for the CR-Z.

Originally shown at the 2013 SEMA Motor Show, the kit fits 2013 and 2014 CR-Z models equipped with a manual transmission. It includes an air-to-air intercooler, high-flow fuel injectors and an optimized ECU. There's also a high-performance air filter and the aforementioned supercharger. Thanks to these modifications, the output rises from 130 bhp (97 kW) to 197 bhp (147 kW).

The supercharger kit costs $5,495 and can be installed at the dealership. Customers can also order a limited slip differential and sport clutch - among other things.

Model was axed last year from Europe

Honda has announced they are no longer taking orders in Australia for the slow-selling CR-Z.

It was almost a year ago when Honda decided to axe the CR-Z (and Insight) from Europe and now the company has decided to withdraw the model from Australia as well. As a consequence, you can no longer place an order in the Land Down Under for the hybrid hatchback but you might be lucky enough to buy one of the remaining units although the stock is almost depleted.

Still available in United States where it costs $20,935, the 2015 Honda CR-Z has a four-cylinder, 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine working together with an electric motor and a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional CVT. It has a combined output of 130 bhp & 140 lb-ft and will do 31 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 34 mpg combined with the manual and 36 / 39 / 37 mpg with the CVT.

Those who need more power can get the manual US-spec CR-Z with an optional supercharger kit priced at $5,495 which lifts output by 67 bhp to 197 bhp. The added oomph can be matched with other upgrades such as a limited slip differential and a sport clutch.

At the moment there's no info regarding a second generation CR-Z but in some ways the upcoming S660 could be seen as an alternative.