2011 Honda CR-Z consumer reviews

I have been wanting to purchase a CRZ when they 1st hit the market in 2010 but due to a large family I could not. Fast forward to the year 2023 and I was walking the lot at a Honda dealer looking to replace my daily commuter car when I saw a 2012 CRZ base 6 speed manual for sale for well under market value. The best part was the car had a clean carfax, only 1 owner and all service was completed at a Honda dealer every 7,000 miles. The car only had 79,000 miles and it looked new. So I bought it and had it delivered to my home. I was shocked to see how low the roofline was. The car is so small and very fun to drive. It took me a few minutes to get used to a 6 speed manual transmission but it didn't take me long due to the fact my 1st car was a Civic 4 speed manual transmission. The CRZ is VERY easy to park. Now backing up is a bit hard due to the very limited view but after many years working in a work truck with NO rear view it was no big deal. The MPG is better then any other car I have ever owned. I love the fact it only takes less than 8 gallons when I fill up the tank. Yes people stare at me standing next to their huge pickup truck putting gas in at the gas station and I pull up in this tiny CRZ and I just smile. Now the bad news. The EV battery will eventually have to be replaced and I am not sure when that will be but I doubt I will get the battery to last the next 7 years when I am due to retire. The replacement battery today is $2,300 but I will be ok with that due to the fact a tesla battery is well over $16,000 to replace. Overall I love the CRZ, it looks sporty, it drives great, great on gas, easy to park and very low to the ground. May I add I do not need a step stool to wash the roof of the car and that's a bonus. Great car and rumor has it Honda will be making a comeback with another CRZ in the near future (they just trademarked the CRZ name). History: They only made about 34,000 CRZ'z from 2010 - 2016 so these cars, some day may be worth some money.

Very zippy in city traffic, easy on the highway. Can park it almost anywhere. Very easy to get used to 35 MPG. Plenty of interior elbow room for me and the dog. Mine has all the "bells and whistles" I wanted.

This vehicle exceeded my fuel economy needs with up to 37 MPG on the highway, safety of Bluetooth phone connections, fun to drive Sport mode with Paddle shifters or automatic trans for an easy commute, plenty of storage for luggage, clean CarFax with only 2 owners. Honda dealer service records available. Driver & Passenger airbags replace in 2017, Heat is warm and A/C blows cold.

The Honda CRZ is so Sporty So tight, It feels like your driving a Ferrari without car payments or the need for an on board Mechanic. The 3 Driving Modes allowed this car to drive on rails, shift at higher RPMs and still get 50 plus mile to the Gallon! Stereo system will be missed, it was amazing with the 7 speakers and Sub woofer. If you have a chance to drive one, I highly recommend it! You'll love it.

I bought this for use as a winter car and summer car when it rains. I have had 2 Honda’s in the past and they are very reliable. This car handles well and gets great gas mileage. Rides well for such a small car. The hatchback area is quite large and handles my gardening stuff well. I wish the radio was closer to my reach-you have to reach quite a bit to get to it. Radio sound is average to below average. I know this is an economy car but I wish it had better acceleration. Really slow even in sport mode. They should have made a Type S version like the Acura RSX. I’m glad I bought this car.

I like it, it is good on gas, and quick, but could do with a bit more, great to drive nothing else in the market to match, and it is a HONDA. I did push it on the motorway , back off at 115

Mostly surprised by all the bells and whistles in my little black cutie; GPS, Bluetooth with phone book, absolutely wonderful stereo with big sound, CD-MP3- PC-iPod and USB Flash Memory Drive capabilities, XM radio, temperature control, all with hands-free voice command options with each item listed. Great ride with options for engine usage: Called 3-Mode Drive System: Sport, Normal, or Economy with just a push of a button for each. It monitors your driving style, gives feedback you can use to develope a style to maximize fuel economy. I love that this car, in the Economy mode, has an AUTO STOP, when the car is at a stand-still; the engine just stops, giving you great gas mileage! Then taking your foot off the brake, the engine starts up again automatically. The car even rewards you (yeah!), by giving you an Eco Score - reaching a new stage of fuel economy, a Stage Up Recognition icon called a trophy appears. There’s another great option that’s just brilliant! It’s called MID (Multi Information display): Displays 11 informational windows, when pressing a toggle button on the steering wheel...from Customized Settings, Average Fuel Economy & the records, an oil life screen, Eco Guide, and many other screens of info. All-in-all, I am very pleased with this vehicle’s appeal in all aspects. Honda has always been our brand of choice, since we have two other vehicles which are also of Honda branding.

Great car. Lots of fun. Excellent for driving. Handles well. Great for showing off. A helluva good car. Lovely to drive. Tight steering. Excellent craftsmanship.

PLEANTY OF LEG ROOM AND HEAD ROOM ,IT LOOK LIKE WELL MAINTAINED.POWER WINDOW AND NAVIGATION PLUS IT IS HYBIRD... AMAZINGLEY FAST AND GOOD HANDLING .

Fun car to drive , great on gas .... a little under powered... manual shift makes up for it... savings at the pump is also great