2011 Honda CR-Z

Rating from Dzungsi2002

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I am in love the style and its gas mileage with this car when it first came out and keep dreaming for it for 3 months after reading a lot of review. I then arranged with a saleman to get the model and option I like. Took on ly 2 hrs for em to dirve test and drive home my dream car. Now with 220 miles on it the the gas tank level show 1/2 tank full. Then tank is 10.5 GAL capacity. Now can I leave my other utility home and only use it when driving family on a long trip or hauling big stuffs for home or garden. I am in love with my CR-Z for good!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Coolio

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I quite impressed with this car, fuel efficient, comfortable and very much fun to drive, not at all a bad second choice since I was not able to find a Honda civic at the time."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from First Hybrid

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have never owned a Honda, nor a hybrid vehicle but after spending several months researching and reading reviews I decided to purchase this car. I have no regrets. The new CR-Z has been getting mixed reviews online, but if you want a fun car that has great looks and respectable mileage, you will be satisfied. I decided to pass on the navigation but I enjoy the rest of the cabin features. My commute is around 50 miles per day and so far it appears I should get right at 39 to 40 MPG in ECON mode running the AC. The side blind-spots do take some getting used to. I hope Honda continues to refine this car over the next few model years."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Scweeeker

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I traded in Subaru Forester and Mini S for my CRZ and don't regret it a bit, especially when i pass all those service stations at over $4.00/ gallon gas. No it does not have the pick up that my WRX and Eclipse had but it does very well, thank you Honda. As for road noise I'm not hearing it. The Subie's were noisier and the mini S just drove me insane with all it's rattles etc. This lil CRZ is quiet. The handling in sport mode is a treat on those windy country roads but I usually keep it in Normal and getting 34-40 mpg using Regular!!! The sound system is great as is the 6 speed shifter, like butter! Yeah there is a blind spot but adjust those mirrors and problem solved. I get lots of looks while cruising down the road and compliments galore!!! So I'm lovin' it and leaving a smaller carbon footprint all in one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Toyota Driver

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Only Manual Transmission Hybrid vehicle currently available in the US. Lots of fun. I get from 44MPG to 36 MPG depending on how much right foot I use. Never had so much fun driving to work and saving money."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Midlifecrisis1

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I love my new Honda CRZ or Zed as Our local dealership calls them. ( when they said that all I could think of was Bruce Willis's quote from Pulp Fiction Zed's Dead ) Well after driving it Zed is most definitely NOT Dead! I drive it back and forth to work every day and I have to force myself to slow down on the interstate lest I get a ticket. I try to stay under 75 but this sweet little ride just wants to go 85 or more without even trying. My Crz hums along , smooth and quiet. Though I must admit to cranking the tunes on my iPhone , the factory system with the sub rocks awesomely enough for me. I stay in normal mode most of the time . averaging between 33 - 38 mpg . I travel round trip about 25- 30 miles a day. I could probably increase my mpg by switching to Eco mode while in town. My only complaint is the noted blind spot but if you adjust your mirrors properly and double check before switching lanes you should be fine. This is my second Honda , I had an Element before and traded it in on a Chevy Cobalt Sport but now I'm back to a Honda for the dependability and mpg as well as the sporty look and feel of my CRZ ."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from mwp

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought the 6 speed EX-w/ navi. Fun to drive. Gets great comments and loads of looks. I already know if the newer version is a non-Hybrid my wife will be driving this one and yours truely will be getting a new car. I had several of the CRX Si models in the 90's and hoped this would be the same. It's close, but not the same. Love the exterior and most of the interior. It still a blast to drive but Honda, please offer a non Hybrid model. Thanks for making driving fun again!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from JuliusH

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Awful rear vision Harsh ride Much road noise Mediocre milage 34-35 Peppy in sport mode Turns heads everywhere You can pump the driver's seat height up or down Great handling Chicks love it............"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from hybrid what?

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"So many things wrong with this car. First its low to the ground. It has no side viewing to the right and has a terrible blind side. I guess as to right a right turn. Its motor is very loud like a rumble. The hight of the car is low. I'm 5'6" and I just make the top of car. The mpg is not what I thought. On Econ it just get 34 mpg. No arm rest. I made a bad choice on this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from NSXDriver2

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Continued from part 1... So I like the style, the luxuries, the shifting, the ride and the economy of my CR-Z. What don't I like? Well, it does have a massive blind spot to the rear. But adjusting your mirrors properly addresses that. The HID low beams do not light up the road very far in front of you and are a disappointingn upgrade as part of the EX model. And then there is the second "Hybrid" part of the car, the electric motor and batteries. While some would define the CR-Z by this part of it's hybrid. And I suppose that is why some are so disappointed by it. Contrary to other posts made here, the batteries don't weigh 400 pounds they weigh 83 pounds and the entire hybrid system weighs about 175 pounds. But I do think that this 175 pounds, while adding some to the car's fuel economy, really doesn't earn it's keep. I say this because the other car my wife and I drive is a 2009 Honda fit. And our Fit manages 35 mpg and offers a bit faster acceleration than the CR-Z. I believe that had the CR-Z simply been equipped with the same power plant as the Fit, it would have achieved at least 35 mpg for us and would have been 175 pounds lighter and would have had even a bit more cargo space, as the batteries are housed below the spare tire under the cargo floor. Having said that, I still get a kick out of the hybrid part of the CR-Z and am amused by it's regenerative battery system and Internal Motor Assist. I think the CR-Z could have been a bit better a car with a different power plant and hope that maybe someday there wil be a sport or type R edition offering more power at the expense of fuel economy. But in no way am I disappointed in this car. It is fun to drive, gets great fuel economy and is a certifiable bargain at it's $19,950 to $23,950 price point. All in all the CR-Z is a very good, if not quite great, little car. And this is a secret that only owners are likely to know."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around