Used 2012 Honda CR-Z Consumer Reviews
Used CR-Z for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 CR-Z, so we've included reviews for other years of the CR-Z since its last redesign.
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.
100k miles in 3 years of commuting 120 miles a day
That guy, 03/28/2023
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in 2020 at an auction. At first I thought it was too small and hated that there were no back seats. It turned out to be the biggest blessing ever especially after gas prices and used cars shot up in value. I commute 65 miles to work one way. I bought the car with 67k miles on it and now it has over 160k. It still runs pretty much exactly the way it did when I bought it, great! Only major repair was the clutch burning out at around 150k miles which is pretty much expected. Besides that just regular maintenance. I have had some electrical issues with the headlights due to the previous owner installing ridiculous headlights but I can't blame that on the car. I have even driven this car in heavy rain and light snow storms (northeast US) although I don't recommend it, I've never gotten stuck due to nice traction control feature. I'm 5'10'', 215 lbs and I don't love getting in and out of the car but other than that its pretty comfortable. I've actually taken the wife and dog on road trips with a full trunk many times, somehow we made it work. It was worth it for a car that I know won't break down and gets 40mpg. At first I wanted to flip the car and get a civic but now I think I'm going to ride this baby to the wheels fall off... and then probably buy some new wheels. Thank you God for this car!
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