2011 Honda CR-Z consumer reviews

Best car for a 16-year-old who is looking for starting a car that is manual.I frequently make 2 hour trips, and each of these only use about 1/8th of a tank using economy mode. Switch it into sport mode and it becomes a zippy little thing with excellent handling (great on winding back roads). It's got a lot of cargo space, especially with the back compartments folded down. I have a medium-sized dog who can ride in it comfortably. The interior is pretty basic, but the USB port is very convenient and the stereo is AWESOME. A lot of people say that the blind spots are bad, but I got used to them very quickly. As long as you're a good driver and use your rear/side view mirrors, you're fine. The only downsides to my CR-Z are that the seats start to get a little uncomfortable on long trips (which I'm sure is the case for any compact vehicle) and it's terrible in the snow. Aside from those minor things, it's a wonderful little car. If you decide to get one, you will not regret it!

I've owned my CR-Z for almost 5 years and I absolutely love it. Currently, it only costs me about $16 to fill my tank. I frequently make 2 hour trips, and each of these only use about 1/8th of a tank using economy mode. Switch it into sport mode and it becomes a zippy little thing with excellent handling (great on winding back roads). It's got a lot of cargo space, especially with the back compartments folded down. I have a medium-sized dog who can ride in it comfortably. The interior is pretty basic, but the USB port is very convenient and the stereo is AWESOME. A lot of people say that the blind spots are bad, but I got used to them very quickly. As long as you're a good driver and use your rear/side view mirrors, you're fine. The only downsides to my CR-Z are that the seats start to get a little uncomfortable on long trips (which I'm sure is the case for any compact vehicle) and it's terrible in the snow. Aside from those minor things, it's a wonderful little car. If you decide to get one, you will not regret it!

I've had the 2011 EX Navi with manual transmission since Jan 2012 and 30k miles, and could not be happier. Among cars I've owned and liked in the past are other Hondas, an Acura Integra, a Toyota, a BMW 3 series that I traded in for the CR-Z, and a Subaru Impreza. I think the CR-Z is a little gem, a car for a reasonable enthusiast who does not always crave power. Power is there and enough even in Normal mode, but the Sport mode definitely makes driving more enjoyable. In city driving I get 36-38-40mpg, depending on the season. I get around 40mpg on the highway. Things I like about it: steering, gear box - superbly crisp, overall sense of refinement that is common to Honda, mpg, zippy looks, all the compliments I still get after almost 3 years of ownership, "I did not know Honda makes such a nice sporty little car" statements - not too CR-Zs on the road yet, decent cargo volume for a small car, and reliability - no problems whatsoever. Things I am not too keen on: suspension is really a good compromise between sport and comfort, which makes it pleasant for a daily driver, but I would have liked it only a bit sportier. The car is somewhat nose-heavy and with the slightly plush suspension, it sometimes touches with the front skirt on road drainage gouts when braking, not too bad to be concerned for, though. Visibility towards the back is not great, but nothing too bad, really. You just learn to adjust and do the shoulder check as you should. The CR-Z is my first hybrid and it dispelled a bit my concerns for such cars. The battery pack is as good as when I got it, in the sense that at least in the Normal mode it charges fully after longer drives or stays a notch below fully charged most of the times. I do have an SUV for outdoor toys and ventures, but for a spirited daily commuter that is fun to drive, I can hardly imagine a better vehicle than the CR-Z.

I bought this 2011 Hone CV-R Ex at Goldies Motors in Phoneix, Arizona and have never had a better experience! I drove away in this black Honda, just thrilled with my new purchase! Love this model. It is sporty, has good power and absolutely beautiful to look at! My friends are envious. Thank you Honda.

Hi, I've had my CR-Z for a year now. The exterior and interior design is super modern, which describes the drive characteristics of the car too. You have a low seating position, and the option to choose between the 3 drive modes,, in Sport, the CR-z becomes really fun to drive. You can throw it in to a corner and get out with the same speed, it handles so well, you'll have a lot of fun with it. On the other hand you can drive it in Echo / Green mode and enjoy the ride knowing you won't have to spend much on gas that day or week. Sad that it's just a 2 seater, would have loved to drive more of my friends around in it. Big thumbs up! CHT

I bought the 2011 Honda CRZ brand new, and recently traded it in for a 2013 Dodge Dart. The car has a few things that I really liked, namely the outside appearance. It's a cool design, stands out from the crowd, and it is super lightweight. Also the soundsystem in the car was above average, especially with the sub kicking in. Also the USB port allows you plug in your ipod while driving, which I loved as an avid Ipod user. The downside though were just to signifgant for me to keep the car. First of all, this car dents wayyyy to easy. I backed into someone going literally 3 mph and ended up with a huge dent in my bumper. After taking the car apart myself, I started to see how cheaply it was made, and hence why this thing will dent so easily. Also, the interior of this car is cheap. The steering wheel will chip and get scratched over time just from driving, and the interior easily gets scratched and dirtied. The angle in which you sit in the car is also very low, so it is hard to get out of the car without scuffing the door interior. One thing no one mentions with this car are blindspots. They are horrendous in the CRZ. When backing up or looking behind you, the hatch blocks your view from many angles. I also thought that for a "sports" car it was very slow. It has the three modes, however the only one worth while is sport mode, and driving it there brings down the mpg to around 31. The engine shuts off when you stop the car and turns back on when you let your foot off the brake. I noticed in year two of having this car, that it was taking a bit longer for the engine to kick into gear. Also, they say it is all in the name of getting good gas mileage, however my Dodge Dart Turbo is getting 32mpg, essentially the same as this thing, for a cheaper price. Keep in mind this was on a highly maintained, and worked on car. Overall, this car is good if you can get a used one for around 13k, or if you want to mod it out. Take out that stupid hybrid engine, and this car could be a beast. Otherwise your left with a cheap, slow car that only really looks cool on the outside.

Bought a one-owner used 2011 CRZ EX CVT w/Navi w/ 29,000 miles on it. The reason my title is "Best Combo" is because the CRZ's exterior and interior looks are "furutistic", sporty, sleek and a heard-turnier. The CRZ is also a gas-saver. I miss my regular gas station - hope to see it in 2 weeks (filled up on Mar 4 and it is Mar 24 now - Range gauge says I have 200 more miles to go till next fuel fill-up). Even tho the CRZ is a hybrid, it does NOT look like a hybrid. I loathe and detest the look of the Prius and similar Hybrids - they are very boring and some are ridiculous. So if you are in the market for a sport head-turner but want to "go green" - buy the Honda CRZ. You will not regret it. I always look forward to driving mine. They say any car can get you from point A to point B. But few can make you grin every time you slide inside.

I bought a new CRZ ex Feb 2011. It seemed so perfect. It was very light, and it took me a while to feel confident driving it. I finally felt confident and loved it. I got much better gas mileage than what was on the sticker. I averaged 40+ mpg and I drove it spirited. What changed my mind, while parked, a woman bumped into it. $3800 worth of damage on a less than 1 mph crash. That changed things. So I drove it another 6 months, worried all the time someone would hit me in it. Finally I traded it in for a Lexus RX 350. (Used, certified.) I am happy I did this. Cute car, good gas mileage, but I don't think it would protect you in a crash.

WITH THE MUGEN PACKAGE, IT'S THE GREATEST & MOST FUN CAR I'VE EVER OWNED! & GREAT MILEAGE WHEN DRIVEN CONSERVATIVELY. 38-39 MILES/GAL & 32 MILES/GALLON ON SUPER SPORT. MANY COMPLIMENTS HAVE BEEN PASSED ONTO THIS CAR ROUTINE MAINTAINENCE IS A BREEZE & GOES MUCH FURTHER BETWEEN DATES & MILAGE. HOLDS 10.5 GALLONS & WILL GO 400 MILES EASY BETWEEN FILL UPS. HYBRID & GAS & BATTERY POWERED

Good car. Got all the bells and whistles. Had to buy a center armrest. Not from Honda. Honda wanted almost 4 hundred, for after market, paid less than 100 from another. Like the around town gas mileage 38 plus. Drive over 70 and mileage drops to about 28. Car ride is loud. Looking into different tires for quieter ride. GPS is poor. DVD driven. Many rural areas not "verified". Won't give directions. My portable that I paid less than $100 is better.