Honda CR-Z

[andrew.savage]

Hey guys. My fiance works for Honda and they brought in one of the new CR-Zs to show them all. She took a photo and I thought I would show you guys what it looks like in real life. What do you think?

 

[prof15]

I think it looks good, but I am not sure how easy it will be to look back using the rear view mirror.

 

[mikeyb]

I test drove a CR-Z 6-speed this past Saturday. Fun little car.

 

[andrew.savage]

I test drove a CR-Z 6-speed this past Saturday. Fun little car.

How was the engine? Is it the same 1.5 in the Fit with an added Electric motor?

 

[mikeyb]

How was the engine? Is it the same 1.5 in the Fit with an added Electric motor?

It based on a Fit platform and uses the same 1.5. It was zippy in sport mode. What kills this car for me is the lack of gas mileage being a sporty hybrid. The auto is rated at 35hwy and the 6spd is rated at 37 hwy. That is low for a hybrid. Plus I would get less than that because I would be the guy that drives around in sport mode all the time.

 

[Talbot]

I have to hold judgment until I see it in person. It's a mixed bag of feelings through pictures for me.