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The only sport hybrid in the world
chris pantaleon, 05/23/2016
updated 07/20/2020
2016 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
The CRZ is the only hybrid that comes with a manual 6-speed transmission. It has gears!!! Compared to other hybrids that have CVTs that kill hp, torque and driving fun.
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Great fun, great value!
CL in Calif, 08/23/2016
updated 02/23/2017
2016 Honda CR-Z LX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
My wife & I wanted a two-seater with some cargo space that's fun to drive and doesn't cost too much. This Honda CRZ hybrid is exactly what we were looking for. We test drove several roadsters and none came close in terms of purchase price and fuel economy. With its 3 driving modes, we have it all from 36 mpg average (1/3 city & 2/3 hwy) to thrilling performance. In the sport mode, this is a little rocket ship and handles as well as other roadsters we tested. For around $21,000 (new), it's a great value--nice & comfortable interior, attractive gauges and decor, good entertainment system w/ bluetooth, plenty of cargo room, great handling. Road and engine noise are a bit loud, but that's a part of being a roadster. Other cars we own are Ford Explorer, Mercedes R350 & a Prius, so this fits in very nicely with our collection. We would have liked this to be a convertible. But, all things considered, that's a small sacrifice. This rocket ship is just plain fun to drive, without bleeding my pocket book. MPG would be better if we drove more in ECO mode, but that defeats the point of having a roadster! It is now Feb 2017 and after 6 months, I still feel the same way about what my original review in July 2016.
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Fun and exciting car
Fred Stoddard, 03/06/2018
2016 Honda CR-Z EX-L 2dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I’m 76 years old and this is the most fun car I’ve owned in 50 years!! For a small engine it has surprising acceleration, it handles like a sports car and has excellent fuel economy. It’s predecessor was a Honda Element and the fuel efficiency on theCR-Z is 12-15 mpg better in the winter. Can’t wait to see how much better it will get in the summer months. I put snow tires on the front only and get excellent traction, handling and braking on snow covered roads. This car has met all of my expectations.
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Honda could of done better
CX, 09/22/2017
2016 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall I am satisfied with CRZ after making little modifications to it. 1) Road noise - For that matter you have to use dynamat & insulation. 2) Weak sound system - replace stereo head, speakers & sub. Don't bother with amp, EX models have good enough one. 3) Suspension - it's on my list, will look to raise it a bit to ease getting in and out 4) Seats - add extra foam 4) Horsepower - expensive, but there is turbochargers available. Maybe later if will win a lottery. Getting only 33-34 mpg in the city with average speed 25-30 mph. I think Honda could of done better on that. Lets say on highway with average speed 45-50 mph you may get 40+ mpg, but as you go over 65 mph on freeway - fuel economy goes down to toilet. With this type of small car fuel economy should around 50+ mpg. Cargo space is there, but I have a large dog, so she doesn't have enough space to stand up. So, as for commuter car to work & back that CRZ is good choice, but for something else - go with Prius. Look of the CRZ is indeed nice & sporty, however, it is not quite sport vehicle due only 130HP under the hood. You may race Kia Soul and older Civic EX with 1.5, but nothing stronger than that.
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Honda CRZ Navi
Warren Bernau, 06/19/2016
2016 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Other than average acceleration, a quality Honda product.
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great on gas n has 3 driving options feels
James Gordon, 02/20/2021
2016 Honda CR-Z LX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
3 driving feels for your needs as well as gas saving options has plenty of power n performance is perfection
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Black Pearl CR-Z with Zip
Rob West, 09/23/2017
2016 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun 2 Seater to drive for sure. It's a personal car not a family car. First fill up displayed a delightful 45 MPG!
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Rocket Ship!!!
homelessharry, 01/19/2023
2016 Honda CR-Z LX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The pure fun of this car is amazing. It is soo nimble soo easy to park and a blast to shoot down the freeway. I wouldn' trade it for any other car!!
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Spunky Hybrid!!
Lisa Hauser , 10/31/2024
2016 Honda CR-Z LX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love that style of car I am sooo into this one ! It fits me to a T. I am sorry it is discontinued!
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Door Handle Hell!!
Dorothy Pugh, 11/09/2024
2016 Honda CR-Z EX-L 2dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric mild hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Yeah, it’s a weird way to start a review, but nobody warns you about the weak door handles. Owners discover that they’re flimsy and expensive to repair — but buyers have no idea what they’re getting into! My dealer quoted me $1,000 to replace the driver’s side handle; a body shop, $700. The OEM handle alone is over $300. Cheaper replacements are available but mine lasted exactly one week. It’s a cute car and fun to drive, but the seats are not the best for long hauls. Acceleration improves considerably when you give it a “sport” boost (add the electric engine to it). It’s not a Prius-like hybrid; the IMA assists the engine but it doesn’t ever fully run it, even at low speeds. This means mileage sucks for a hybrid — I have yet to get more than 35 mpg — because the gas engine is still carrying all the extra weight of the hybrid battery. If you want to have more than one other person in the car, you’re out of luck. And yes, there’s decent cargo space but why Honda put that unusable-as-a-back-seat back seat in mystifies me. My ‘16 came with a blind spot camera, and frankly, it’s absolutely vital for safely driving this car. Earlier models don’t have it, and Honda should have been forced to add it. Visibility out the tiny back window is a joke; your camera and side mirrors are what you’ll actually use to see outside your car. If it’s your second vehicle, you’ll probably be far better off. It’s my only car and its issues aren’t setting well with me.
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what a car
dylan s, 11/28/2017
updated 05/29/2018
2016 Honda CR-Z EX 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
this is not a family car . it is a single sports car . it is awsome . mine is black and it looks and drives great.i can go 2 weeks on one tank of gas and it does not cost much to fill it up since the tank is small.
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