CRZa not an option for Electric Circuits National A races

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Just wondering why ... this was my favorite hybrid in GT5 and I built one to complete these races only to find it wasn't eligible. Heck, even the Tesla options are there when the PP limit is way below their base PP. Am I just confused on the hybrid status of the CRZ?

PS: I used a Leaf ... =(
 
Weird thing I noticed is there is a coffee break with the CR-Z with a 'How far can you go on a litre on fuel' and doesn't show it as a hybrid
 
I think the reason why the CR-Z isn't eligible is because it's not a purely electric vehicle - whilst there is a small motor on board the Honda, most of the propulsive force actually comes from a 1.5 petrol engine.

In comparison, the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius have been engineered (in-game, at least) as range extender hybrids - whilst both have internal combustion engines, none of their horsepowers go straight to the driven wheels: instead, they're used to recharge the batteries and support the 'leccy motor.

There's always the chance I'm wrong, and it could be down to simply being a glitch or oversight by Polyphony's programmers. But that's why I reckon the Insight and Prius (and Fisker Karma, for that matter) are classified as 'electric cars' in Gran Turismo 6, and the Honda CR-Z isn't.
 
Yeah, I know it's hybrid and the race called for hybrid or electric vehicles. As mentioned, the Prius and Insight are allowed. In GT5 the CR-Z has the same style electric hybrid display on the HUD as the other hybrids ... I didn't see any specific description of the "type" of hybrid system allowed.
 
Between the Insight, Prius, and Fisker Karma, the Fisker is actually the most electric car. But instead of being a plug-in that gets it electrical energy from generators (i.e. coal plant, hydroelectric) it caries its own generator in the form of a small petrol engine.
 
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I think the reason why the CR-Z isn't eligible is because it's not a purely electric vehicle - whilst there is a small motor on board the Honda, most of the propulsive force actually comes from a 1.5 petrol engine.

In comparison, the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius have been engineered (in-game, at least) as range extender hybrids - whilst both have internal combustion engines, none of their horsepowers go straight to the driven wheels: instead, they're used to recharge the batteries and support the 'leccy motor.

There's always the chance I'm wrong, and it could be down to simply being a glitch or oversight by Polyphony's programmers. But that's why I reckon the Insight and Prius (and Fisker Karma, for that matter) are classified as 'electric cars' in Gran Turismo 6, and the Honda CR-Z isn't.
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I have no idea why the Insight is classified as an electric car; that's really confusing. Honda's hybrid system sandwiches the electronics between the gearbox and gas engine, and those cars can never be driven solely on electricity.

But the current-gen Prius can be driven in EV mode for a short distance at low speeds, so in that aspect it temporarily becomes an electric car. I don't think this feature is simulated in the game though; when I drove the Prius, the CVT just pinned the revs near redline (as it would do in real life). I think you are mistaken about "none of the [ICE engine] horsepowers go straight to the driven wheels," because that's exactly what's happening.

On the other hand, the Fisker Karma's wheels are ALWAYS driven by electricity; the 2.0L Ecotec under the hood is just an electricity generator. I have not yet driven the Karma in GT6 so I can't say if it's realistic or not (I've spent a lot of time behind the wheel of real Karmas, so I think I'm qualified to make a judgement!).
 

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