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2012 Honda CR-Z

2012 Honda CR-Z Coupe For Sale

Prices starting at: $19,695

EDMUND'S REVIEW

"The 2011 Honda CR-Z is all-new.

Like the old CRX, the CR-Z is front-drive with two doors and just two seats. Mechanically, though, the CR-Z is related most to Honda's current Insight hybrid, sharing its basic structure and suspension design. To bring some sport to that formula Honda made the CR-Z shorter by about a foot, widened the track slightly and reduced overall height by a couple inches. This trimming doesn't reduce curb weight by as much as you might hope (the CR-Z only weighs about 80 pounds fewer than the Insight) but it does make the CR-Z one of the most nimble cars you can buy.

Under the hood is Honda's familiar Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) mild-hybrid system. For more punch, the CR-Z starts with a slightly bigger gasoline engine than the Insight (1.5 liters versus 1.3) that produces 112 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque. The electric motor is the same and generates another 13 hp and 58 lb-ft. Notably, Honda is offering a six-speed manual transmission in addition to the more hybrid-typical continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The end result of all this is that Honda has indeed created a sporty hybrid. The CR-Z looks sharp and is fun to drive around town thanks to its small size and quick steering. There is certainly fun to be had on a curvy road, too. But when you push the CR-Z really hard, its dynamic limits are quickly reached via modest tire grip and notable body roll. Serious driving enthusiasts will likely be put off by this and perhaps down the road Honda will see fit to bring out a sportier Si version." 

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    Price:  $22,525 Transmission: Cvt Engine: 1.5L I-4 cyl

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    Price:  $23,675 Transmission: Manual Engine: 1.5L I-4 cyl

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    Price:  $23,675 Transmission: Manual Engine: 1.5L I-4 cyl

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    Price:  $20,500 Transmission: CVT Engine: 1.50 1.5L I4 SOHC i-VTEC 16V

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