Honda's new CEO, Takanobu Ito, has confirmed plans to begin sales of the CR-Z sports hybrid in Japan in February 2010.

The start date for UK sales of the new hybrid coupe will be released towards the end of 2009.

By combining this new model with the current Insight and Civic Hybrid, Honda aims to further enhance its line-up of compact hybrid models.

Honda plans to fit its hybrid system into the Jazz within the next few years.

In addition, Honda is currently developing a new hybrid system which is intended to be suitable for installation in mid-to-large vehicles.