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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $19,545 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 2712 |
| City (MPG) | 35 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 39 |
| Horsepower | 122@6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 123@1000-2000 |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 |
| Length (in.) | 160.6 |
| Width (in.) | 68.5 |
| Height (in.) | 54.9 |
The CR-Z is no normal hybrid: Honda is marketing the small two-door hatchback as a sport hybrid, rather than a purely eco-minded car. Honda says that CR-Z stands for 'Compact Renaissance Zero,' which likely plays on the car's unique strategy of using its hybrid powertrain to provide a blend sport and economy. But no matter how Honda explains how they ended up with the CR-Z name, the car is an obvious successor to the popular CRX hatchback of the 1980s and early 1990s.
The CR-Z features a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid technology. Overall output of the system is 122 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque.
While it doesn't have overwhelming power, the CR-Z does achieve strong fuel economy of 36 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway with its optional continously variable transmission. The standard manual transmission is satisfying dance partner in the best Honda tradition but drops the efficiency numbers to 31/37 mpg.
One of the CR-Z's more unique features is its three-mode drive system. This allows the driver to tailor the driving experience to actual conditions or personal preference. Some drivers may prefer to conserve fuel at all times. Some drivers may prefer to have all of the CR-Z's power on tap at all times, while other drivers may prefer to have a combination of the two but with the option to pick either, depending on the situation.
The CR-Z's interior follows the design theme of "Hi-tech and Sporty," achieved by a very futuristic instrument panel. The CR-Z’s gauge cluster can glow in three different colors, depending on which driving mode is activated (Econ, Normal or Sport).
Honda also designed the interior to seem very airy and spacious by using mesh material on a simple framework. Overall, the CR-Z's interior looks similar to that of the Honda Insight.
The base CR-Z comes standard with exterior features such as: alarm with remote entry, body colored mirrors and handles, projector-beam headlamps with auto-on/off, tinted glass and LED brakelights.
On the inside, features include automatic climate control, power windows and locks, cruise control, a tilt and telescopic steering column, silver mesh sport seats and adjustable front seats.
Opting for the CR-Z EX trim will upgrade exterior features to include heated mirrors, fog lamps and HID-projector headlamps. Inside, this hybrid gains Bluetooth, available navigation, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum pedals and polished interior accents, a six-speed manual transmission with an aluminum shift knob, and ambient lighting.
Key Competitors
The CR-Z is currently the only inexpensive, sporty hybrid on the market, though similar fuel economy can be had with driver-focused, gas-powered models like the MINI Cooper, Hyundai Veloster and the FIAT 500.
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- General
- Body Style: Coupe
- Size: Compact
- Market Segment: Standard, Hybrid
- Weight: 2712 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 160.6 in.
- Width: 68.5 in.
- Height: 54.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 95.9 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 59.6 in.
- Rear Track: 59.1 in.
- Weight Distribution: 59.8/40.2
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 2
- Passenger Volume: 49.1 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 25.1 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): N/A
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 42.7 in.
- Head Room: 36.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 53.8 in.
- Hip Room: 51.5 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 1.5L I4
- Power: 122 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 123 lb-ft @ 1000-2000 rpm
- Transmission: CVT
- Highway Fuel Economy: 39 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Torsion-Beam
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- Front: 16" Aluminum
- Front Tires: P195/55R16 86V
- Rear: 16" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: P195/55R16 86V
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- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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