2011 Honda CR-Z

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• 9 stars

  Great little car - better than the reviews suggest!

  by ktrk on December 24, 2010

  Pros: A two seater (I like this), large cargo area, very good mileage for a "sporty" car - better than most small cars (without the tin-can factor), corners great - it gently suggest that "you could take corner a little faster...," A JOY TO DRIVE!

  Cons: Limited rear visibility (you'll get used to it - get those little mirrors on both standard side mirrors and no more blind spot changing lanes), a little extra road noise ( Zeabart sound treatment fixed that for me).

  Summary: I have the 6 seed Manual and have over 4,000 miles on it now. My overall average - city and highway - is 43mpg. I have gotten as good ...

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  Summary: I have the 6 seed Manual and have over 4,000 miles on it now. My overall average - city and highway - is 43mpg. I have gotten as good as 47mpg on a tank and as bad as 39 on a tank.
  
  NO, it is not a Proche 911, nor is it a Prius. It is peppy, it corners like it is on rails, it is solid and fun and sexy. When I want some power, it is there, when I want to save on my commute, I can.
  
  If you drive like an auto reviewer or speed enthusiast you"ll get mpg in the low 30's and be disappointed with the amount of power. If you aren't looking for a street racer and you aren't a professional auto magazine reviewer, go drive one - you'll love it.

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• 8 stars

  Better than the sum of parts

  by satoauto on April 25, 2011

  Pros: Dramatic Styling, easy to do better than EPA estimates, great combination of features for price

  Cons: Car is sportier looking than it's performance potential, twist beam rear axle

  Summary: Well, a quick look at EPA.gov and their list of fuel economy leaders for the 2011 model year, there are only four other cars that get better gas mileage ...

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  Summary: Well, a quick look at EPA.gov and their list of fuel economy leaders for the 2011 model year, there are only four other cars that get better gas mileage than the Honda CR-Z (with auto). These include the Toyota Prius (a hybrid) at 51/48, the Ford Fusion Hybrid at 41/36, the Honda Civic Hybrid at 40/43, and the Honda Insight (another hybrid) at 40/43. I don't see how any rational person can say that the fifth most fuel efficient vehicle in the country is not " fuel efficient enough".
  
  The flip side to the "not fuel efficient enough" argument is the "it's not sporty enough" argument. Honda introduced the CR-Z as a "sporty hybrid" and I think this is the source of most of the discontent. Many of the car reviews complain about the CR-Zs somewhat lackluster ~9 second 0 to 60 times. I've owned S2000s and 2 MR-2s (turbo and SC) so I think it's safe to say that we know what a (relatively) fast car is. However, there was a lot fun to be had in the S2000 at speeds well below its capabilities. When you ask yourself "why is that" I think you find that a "fun to drive" car does not have to be a fast car (although fast cars are typically fun to drive). I don't believe that Honda is deluding themselves and suggesting that the CR-Z is a fast car, however, I do think that it lives up to its billing as a "fun car". The low seating position, quick steering (12.8:1 ratio) , slick shifting manual transmission all combine with that hard to define, "Hondaness" to make it rewarding for a driver.
  
  So while I'll be the first to admit that no car is ever perfect, the CR-Z manages to combine above average fuel economy with an ever so difficult to describe, "fun factor". And, it does it at a reasonable price. Our manual transmission EX has a list price of $21,655 and we paid a little less than that. Features such as xenon high intensity discharge headlights, the six speed manual, Bluetooth connectivity, iPod connectivity, fog lights, automatic climate control, and active head restraints with six air bags are all standard features. Combine that with (expected) Honda quality and I think we have a great little package.

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• 9 stars

  Former Mini Cooper S owner now a proud Honda CR-Z owner

  by rthomp4 on December 11, 2010

  Pros: Great styling, dashboard is clean, easy to use and everything is right where it needs to be.

  Cons: Very bad blind spots. Could use a slightly sportier suspension.

  Summary: While this is not the best fuel economic hybrid out there... it is by far the best looking and to my most fun to drive. I owned a mini cooper ...

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  Summary: While this is not the best fuel economic hybrid out there... it is by far the best looking and to my most fun to drive. I owned a mini cooper s before this with its query dashboard layout which was great but after a while gets old. The CR-Z's dash had everything right there, easy to use nothing complicated at all. The drive is smooth but I wish it had a sportier suspension to power through the corners a little closer to what I could in the mini. As far as the power train I love it... for being as low horsepower as the car is I dont find myself aching for more. It feels just right especially for every day driving that I want to be saving on fuel. If I want to tool around the car definitely has the ability to do so. Bottom-line is I think its a fabulous looking car and a great attempt at a hybrid sports car that most everyone could easily afford. I applaud Honda for this car and expect to get alot of enjoyment out of it for years to come.

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• 8 stars

  It's all it promises to be: small, agile, fun, cool.

  by hawgbreath on August 1, 2011

  Pros: Great style, fun to drive, very good gas mileage without the turbo or need for premium fuel. If you're trying to save money on gas, a Cooper S requires premium and doesn't match the Z's mpg. And not expensive for all this. Plenty of interior space.

  Cons: Engine "rubberbands" at times, especially starting from dead stop. Poor side & read visibility. This car really needs a full-time rear and side display.

  Summary: This is a fun car to drive. It's not a race car, it's a sporty hybrid. Honda has made a car that caters to the cool style crowd ...

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  Summary: This is a fun car to drive. It's not a race car, it's a sporty hybrid. Honda has made a car that caters to the cool style crowd but don't care about driving a autocross racer on the street. It's a generally fun commuter car with some nods to those that would like to take it on short excursions with out too much baggage. Max load is 400 lbs, which leaves about 40 lbs. of luggage with my wife and I along for the ride.
  
  Road noise is somewhat high and the engine noise is definitely with you - except when the auto-off feature kicks in. But this car brings me back to the days of my 1970 Opel Kadette Rallye with its 10 gal. tank and and easy 30 mpg on the highway. But the tech advancements of this modern car are well worth (relative) the small price of it. The Opel was only $2,000!
  
  Bottom line is I'm looking forward to driving this every day. All though I've had it only a week and a half the readout shows I'm averaging 35.4 mpg in mixed Eco and Normal mode (with one surge to Sport to pass a couple of cars on a two lane road.) I love this car.

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• 9 stars

  Awesome Sporty Hybrid!

  by docjlewis on July 17, 2011

  Pros: Stylish and eco-friendly

  Cons: The sport option dramatically reduces MPG..

  Summary: Great overall eco-sports car.

  Summary: Great overall eco-sports car.

• 2 stars

  The CR-Z , better than a Smart Car, but not by much.

  by slasak1 on July 6, 2011

  Pros: Good handling

  Cons: Price
  Fuel economy
  Acceleration
  Interior Space
  Seats Two

  Summary: Honda's new CR-Z can be considered Honda's answer to the Smart Car and while the CR-Z is about $4k more expensive than the Smart both cars are relatively ...

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  Summary: Honda's new CR-Z can be considered Honda's answer to the Smart Car and while the CR-Z is about $4k more expensive than the Smart both cars are relatively similar. Both the Smart and CR-Z have about the same fuel economy of 36mpg. Both the Smart and CR-Z are very nimble in terms of handling. Both the Smart and CR-Z seat only two people. The differences begin with visibility. The Smart has all around better visibility than the CR-Z and that's the only category where it beats the CR-Z hands down. The CR-Z has much better trunk space and you can actually do some grocery shopping where as in the Smart, you might fit two frozen pizzas in the back. The CR-Z's acceleration may be dull beyond belief (10+ sec), but it will beat the Smart's 0-60 time by about 3 seconds.
  
  Overall, the CR-Z can be considered a car that does nothing well. It's hybrid fuel economy leaves much to be desired and it's performance is equally lack-luster.
  
  In the battle for worst of the worst, the Smart Car can still be considered the worst car for the money. Honda's CR-Z is not too far away though and when the Smart finally gets thrown out of the American market, it will be the CR-Z that holds the worst of the worst title.
  
  If you want to do yourself a favor, buy a Mazda Speed 3 for about the same money as a CR-Z. It might not get the same fuel economy as the CR-Z but it definitely out perform most of the cars on the road.

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• 10 stars

  Most fun you'll have in a hybrid, for less than 25K

  by spyderbite9001 on June 15, 2011

  Pros: Its no fuel sipping Prius, but its also not as boring. This car won't take the kids to soccer practice, but I tell you what, no matter where you're driving to, you can enjoy getting their fast AND efficiently. I've got the EX with the 6-speed manual and a

  Cons: The power is a bit pawltry, but a couple cheap aftermarket mods can bring it up really fast thanks to the VTEC engine and sport mode. A cold air intake, and exhaust is ~$1k, but you'll see >10% increase in power with no weight addition. The battery in

  Summary: The HID lamps and the upgraded stereo make it worth the cost for the EX. If you were to install the HID lamps yourself its ~$500 in dealer parts, and ...

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  Summary: The HID lamps and the upgraded stereo make it worth the cost for the EX. If you were to install the HID lamps yourself its ~$500 in dealer parts, and if you dont do the labor, its even more expensive. The extra power and the woofer from the upgraded sound system is also GREAT! I'd stay away from the CVT transmission. Its boring, slow and nowhere near as much fun as the stick. The gears are useful in such wide ranges that even in stop and go traffic, the car is nimble and quick without shifting every 3 seconds. Overall, I love this car, I want another one (waiting for the Mugen with the supercharger) but with kids in my future, I'm probably going to go with a 4-door.
  
  I love it, dont listen to the tainted review of CNET. Go drive one, skip the nav system (its terrible) and get a clearbra on it, you'll be happy you did.

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• 10 stars

  Smooth ride, comfortable seating, good "get up and go!"

  by leeva021408 on June 8, 2011

  Pros: Level of comfort

  Cons: No leather seating available.

• 4 stars

  The IMA in my car is problematic

  by fusciah on June 8, 2011

  Pros: I live in Florida and when the weather in not extremely hot the my 2011 Honda CR-Z runs great but ....

  Cons: when the weather starts to get hot, the IMA in my car gets Loud, noisy sound and begins to malfunction. The car looses it's performance ability and becomes sluggish especially in stop and go traffic. The sound coming from the engine compartment sounds as

  Summary: Avoid these cars at all costs, definitely look else where for a more reliable hybrid. The Honda CR-Z has the same IMA system as the Honda Civic and that Hybrid ...

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  Summary: Avoid these cars at all costs, definitely look else where for a more reliable hybrid. The Honda CR-Z has the same IMA system as the Honda Civic and that Hybrid has also had many weather/heat related problems effecting the battery and IMA system in the Honda Hybrid cars.
  
  Honda At The Avenues in Jacksonville Florida is where I bought this car and they are doing Nothing to remedy my car problems. They are telling me it is normal for the IMA to do these things. My complaint is the erratic performance of the IMA system is causing the car to be unreliable.
  
  So taking a long drive or a trip in this car is not advisable because there is not telling when the car will start having IMA issues because it is an intermittent problem, that seems to be caused by the hot weather making the car engine and IMA get too hot to function properly in my Honda CR-Z.
  
  Is anyone else having this problem with their 2011 Honda CR-Z?

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• 10 stars

  Mixes fun,looks and economy with reliability of a Honda

  by icfdude on June 3, 2011

  Pros: Looks, tightness, interior room and handling

  Cons: rear visibility, so-so performance

  Summary: It's fun to drive to work and back. It gets 40 mpg, 360 watt stereo, good handling with out a rough ride. It doesn't look like everything else ...

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  Summary: It's fun to drive to work and back. It gets 40 mpg, 360 watt stereo, good handling with out a rough ride. It doesn't look like everything else out there.

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