Used 2012 Honda CR-Z Consumer Reviews
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Lots of Room for a 2-Seater!
heatherfeath, 01/11/2013
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
First off, I love my CRZ. We were on a waiting list to get one when they first came out. Test drove it, and it was instant love. Having had the car for about two years now, we still love it. Part of me wishes they would come out with a 4 seater version, but then I guess it would loose some of its appeal? There is a WHOLE lot of room in this tiny car. I kid you not, we bought a queen sized bed frame, mattress, etc (From Ikea of course -.-) and we fit it in the car?! Amazing. It also fits multiple full sized bikes, without taking off the wheels. I don't recommend it.. you might mark your interior plastics.. It's really fun to drive and great on gas. We easily average about 40mpg
A Fun , Reliable Choice for a Hybrid Commuter
Michael, 09/25/2018
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback w/Nav (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The CR-Z is an odd duck car, but if you're into that it's pretty enjoyable. Styling is a weird mashup of the Honda CR-X and the Honda Insight, but I like it a lot. Looks a lot sportier than it actually is, especially with the CVT transmission. Unlike other hybrids, the CR-Z never actually runs entirely on electricity, the battery is used as an assist, even at low RPM. This means it gets significantly worse mileage than other hybrids. It also means the engine is on tap more often, so it's more fun to push through a mountain road than a Prius etc. It has 3 modes, Econ, Normal, and Sport. Econ is fairly dreadful and only applicable for stop and go. Normal increases the throttle response a bit. Sport mode disables the engine-off at stop lights completely and increases the rev range before the CVT will shift. There's a forth "mode" that let's you only use the paddles to shift, but has to be enabled via some buttons and inputs (it's in the user manual). Overall the CVT is kind of laggy paired with the engine-off, and makes some weird shifting decisions in anything but Sport mode. While heavy for what it is, the car's short wheelbase and S+ button (temporarily enables full battery assist and allows the car to rev very high) make up for it. It's not at all fast in a straight line, but get used to its paddle shifters and and the CVT and it's quite fun to throw around windy roads. Interior is like a video game with a billion buttons and some cool info on the dash. It's very stylish and a lot better than the average Honda imo. Def not for fans of minimalism. As mentioned, the rear visibility on this car is bad. Lane changes require a couple head turns and mirror checks. The reverse camera makes parking a lot easier though. The sound system with the subwoofer is awesome, legit the best car stereo I've had. I bought mine used, and even then, the resale on these cars is pretty tough, they seem to depreciate a lot harder than the average Honda. That said, a good example can be purchased really cheaply, and make no mistake this is a reliable, fun car. These cars are built and assembled in Honda's Japanese factory, so you know it's good. Overall, if you don't need a lot of space, aren't hauling people, and are looking for a commuter with good mileage and above average fun factor, this is a great pick.
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Great ride, performance and fuel economy
drewmn, 04/04/2012
2012 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback w/Nav (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I'm not a treehugger. This car caught me with it's design and road feel. The performance is available to you, and as a bonus you get some pretty amazing gas savings. I've been averaging between 43-48mpg on the highway. Everything about this car is tailored to the driver and you really feel that this is your vehicle, not the passengers. It's quick to accelerate, handles great around corners, and is a fun car. The rear of the car has plenty of storage space unless of course you have a Great Dane. Plenty of leg room, great sound system, and exceptional quality really add value to this vehicle. Not to mention it takes up so little space in the garage.
Great comprimise between sport and milage
rskdsk, 08/27/2012
2012 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I absolutley love this car. It is sporty, has a cool 3d dash, has some power in sport mode, and has style! It is not a tire shreader ... but much 1000X better than the veloster I traded in! The car even handels decent. Yes, it does not have rear seats and the real mpg is about 35-37mpg in eco mode ... 30-32mpg in sport mode ... but it is perfect as the daily go to work car.
Will not crank
kpair, 10/05/2011
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am wondering if we just bought a lemon? I have looked at all the other reviews and must say I wish we had that experience. The only problem is our CRZ often leaves us stranded. It just will not crank every time, we have had it less than a month and been stranded somewhere at least 12 times. The dealer has replace a battery and clutch mechanism and today it is being towed back to see why it still will not crank...If it ran properly we would love the car but as of now it just isn't reliable which takes all of the fun out of it...