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.
Best Small Car for the Money!
FondaHonda, 09/11/2010
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback w/Nav (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Were do I begin? We looked closely at the '10 Honda Insight & Fit, but could not help staring across the showroom floor at the bright red '11 CR-Z! Aside from the looks, we were sold on the bargain price for such a sexy well-built comfortable coupe. We test drove a loaded silver EX Navi-equipped model and were amazed at the high quality ride, materials and paint luster. After a short drive we immediately decided on the sporty red model that lured us in the beginning. The stunning good looks are complimented by a superb ride, great acceleration and 50 MPG on the highway. Even 40+ MPG on city streets is remarkable! Everyone praises the Honda as we drive by or park. The CR-Z's youthful & fun!
"It's not a Fit or a CRX! BOO!"
Rick C., 07/10/2024
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Title: me, before I bought this thing off a coworker. Now, I'm confident he knew something I didn't. Is it as nimble as the EF-generation CR-X? No. Does the LEA motor spin into the lower stratosphere with the charisma of a B-series or even a D15? No. Does it have a substantial aftermarket like every other Honda built between 1985 and three days ago? No. Does it have any power at all? Not really. What is does have is a surprisingly nice six-speed transmission, a surprising amount of low-end torque courtesy of the pancake electric motor, and a chassis that, while never rising to the raw feel of Hondas of yore, will still happily remind you that it has a wheelbase shorter than that of an R50 Mini (i.e. twitchy, but chuckable). And a surprisingly large cargo area. And decent gas mileage. And it's a two-seater, hybrid, manual, hatchback. Is it more fun to drive than a Miata? No. Is is as fuel efficient as a Prius? No. Does it have the soul of old Honda? Debatable. But if you step away from all of those expectations and take the car as it is, you'll find a surprisingly nice, reliable, engaging-enough car to drive to work, and a nimble-ish, planted, chuckable platform in the twisties. Is it a compromise? Yes. But it's not compromised. It's not going to go down in history as the second coming of a front-driver legend, but it is a truly decent, very usable, fun, and reliable automobile.
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Tell it like it is.
will_drive, 08/30/2011
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback w/Nav (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 6 speed CR-Z for the past 11 months, I still look forward to getting behind the wheel. Lets be honest if you consider the 6 speed then mileage is not the only thing on your mind. It's all about the drive, the windier the road the better, any time at the wheel listening to a great sound system is a joy, long trips become more enjoyable. What this car delivers on is very solid crisp road handling, head turning good looks, maneuverability in tight spaces, Honda quality, great fit and finish, very conservative fuel consumption, and it's just plain fun to drive.
Zippy Fun Hybrid
PDX_CRZ, 10/20/2010
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback w/Nav (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was shopping for a economy gas vehicle and had narrowed my choices down to a Fit or Scion xD when I saw the CRZ in the Honda show room.; I was instantly enamored. I was down-scaling from a large SUV to a small car I struggled with the idea of a two seater but quickly dismissed since I was keeping the SUV. I found the Prius boring and the Insight low resale. Previously owned utility type vehicles but decided it was time for a fun car. I settled on the Silver EX with Navi model. Ive had the car 3 weeks and very pleased, 43 mpg hwy and with drive conscientious driving I get ~40 city; mileage keeps improving.
Spirit of the old CRX intact
CRXLover, 09/15/2010
2011 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Picked this car up as soon as it hit the showrooms. I love the styling, it attracts quite a lot of looks from everyone. Really does look like a modern CRX. Mine is the EX with the 6 spd and it was quite hard to find, had to preorder from dealership. It was worth the wait because I absolutely love taking this car out on the road. Its very fun to drive and still gets great gas mileage. I have about 1500 miles and average 38 mpg with the stick and hard driving. The hybrid power train is very torquey but still provides the Honda high rpm VTEC rush in sport mode. If Honda comes out with an Si version with the K20Z3 from the Si I will trade it in but i love the fact that this car is a 2 seater.