Honda's CR-Z has impressed judges at Stuff magazine, Japan Car of Year and the RAC Future Car Challenge to collect three top accolades in just seven days.

The hybrid coupe beat tough international opposition to become Japan Car of the Year 2010-2011 - the 11th time a Honda car has collected the award - making it the most successful manufacturer in JCOTY history.

The award-winning run continued as the CR-Z scooped Eco Gadget of the Year at the Stuff Gadget Awards.

Fraser MacDonald, editor-in-chief at Stuff magazine, said: "The Honda CR-Z looks great, and it feels great to be in.

"It's also relatively small and light, so - for an unethical minute or two - hit the 'Power' button and work the manual gearbox, and it'll go like a little rocket.

"Plus - and this is the icing on the eco cake - normal people can afford one."