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Used 2012 Honda CR-Z Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Cute, nimble, fun

HondaHolly, 02/09/2021
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned my CRZ for 8 years now and I have zero desire to drive anything else. I actually own two CRZs because I love them so much! They are Honda’s “sport hybrid”, but are actually not fast at all and also have pretty poor mileage for a hybrid. But it makes up for these short comings in the handling. The CRZ’s short wheel base and “sport” driving mode make it feel like you’re driving a zippy little go kart. It is also a head turner with futuristic hood looks and a rareness to it that makes others ask “is that a Honda Civic?”

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun and sporty!

Barry , 08/30/2010
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback w/Nav (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So far averaging 35.3 mpg on my first 200 miles, about 70/30 city vs highway. Very fun to drive w/ paddle shifters, navigation/ bluetooth interface works seamlessly which is typical of Honda. A little disappointed that no sunroof option is offered and no rear camera as visibility is a bit of an issue. Also no back seat option like over seas. However, no first year model glitches found yet.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sports hybrid of the future

DC Urban Commuter, 09/20/2010
2011 Honda CR-Z 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Coming from a big sedan to this car is a big change. This car is small, low and sporty. It is not very fast or gets 60 miles a gallon. However I get over 43 mpg in hybrid mode and better then 0 to 60 in 10 sec. in sports mode. I drive in the city mostly so extreme speed is not needed, and I am a bachelor and always wondered why I needed back seats. This car is perfect for me for the price and life style.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Terribly dissapointing

abscsx, 09/06/2010
2011 Honda CR-Z 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful

Looks better than in pictures. Seat is nice but adjustment for height is proper as it tilts at the same time. Shifter is very good. Rear wheels are too much tucked inside the fenders. The car is reluctant to accelerate at any rpm. Engine noise is not what one would expect from a Honda. Revs built slowly. Brake pedal feels unnatural with no initial bite. Steering does not feel connected, like most electric steering systems. Clutch is very too soft, hard to feel the engagement point.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Cat's meow

pfukstik, 05/14/2011
2011 Honda CR-Z 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 15 people found this review helpful

This is a great car, Get one!

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