2014 cr z review

InHonda Cars Philippines had a model lineup that could only be described as lackluster.

The Honda CR-Z is the lowest-selling car across the Japanese maker's lineup, and it's never really found its niche. It may be the only hybrid car in the world that's a two-seat hatchback small enough to rate the designation of subcompact. Regrettably, the little CR-Z is neither quick nor lithe enough to be sporty, but neither are its fuel economy numbers remarkable. In fact, they pale against those of many other, larger four- and five-seat cars. Originally, the CR-Z was intended to marry the rollerskate character and handling agility of the much-loved Honda CRX to a modern, fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain--the same one used in the Honda Insight five-door hybrid hatchback, which was expected to sell in much higher volumes than it has. But both cars are let down by their mild hybrid systems, and the CR-Z in particular ends up as neither fish nor fowl. By today's standards, it's a tiny car for just two people, with almost no cargo space.

2014 cr z review

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The battery pack now uses lithium-ion cells--the CR-Z was the last Honda to make the switch, last year--which are lighter and have higher energy density than the previous nickel-metal-hydride pack used in the CR-Z.

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2014 cr z review

The Honda CR-Z is the lowest-selling car across the Japanese maker's lineup, and it's never really found its niche. It may be the only hybrid car in the world that's a two-seat hatchback small enough to rate the designation of subcompact. Regrettably, the little CR-Z is neither quick nor lithe enough to be sporty, but neither are its fuel economy numbers remarkable. In fact, they pale against those of many other, larger four- and five-seat cars. Originally, the CR-Z was intended to marry the rollerskate character and handling agility of the much-loved Honda CRX to a modern, fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain--the same one used in the Honda Insight five-door hybrid hatchback, which was expected to sell in much higher volumes than it has. But both cars are let down by their mild hybrid systems, and the CR-Z in particular ends up as neither fish nor fowl. By today's standards, it's a tiny car for just two people, with almost no cargo space. But its gas mileage--rated by the EPA at 37 mpg combined for the more fuel-efficient model--isn't all that good. In fact, it's walloped by the mpg combined rating of the larger, more capacious Toyota Prius.

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Originally, the CR-Z was intended to marry the rollerskate character and handling agility of the much-loved Honda CRX to a modern, fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain--the same one used in the Honda Insight five-door hybrid hatchback, which was expected to sell in much higher volumes than it has. At least the Mazda has a trunk, rather than a tiny cargo bay with high load floor that's crammed between the backs of the front seats and the truncated tail. Pilot Prologue Ridgeline. Sadly, it's not. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Buying tip The Honda CR-Z's factory navigation system is one of the few that includes not only Bluetooth audio streaming but also voice controls in a car this small. Take this Quiz Again. It makes the steering quicker, the engine more responsive, and the accelerator pedal less resistant to full power--and adds that "Plus Sport" battery boost system as well. Used FIAT cars. Its ratings drop to 34 mpg 31 mpg city, 38 mpg highway.

The CR-Z is a sporty-looking, two-seat hybrid with nimble handling, but is not very sporty otherwise. Fuel economy is excellent, but you might expect more from such a small hybrid. Acceleration is unimpressive.

Drivers will feel the transition from electric assist to regenerative braking in any mode, as the electric motor switches tasks-- and they may occasionally feel the transition from regenerative to friction braking as well. The clutch was replaced for around P30,, but the ABS error comes and goes, so I have yet to have it repaired. I then had to go to the main service center in Magallanes. Inside, the wraparound dashboard has the two tier layout familiar to Civic and Insight drivers. I Agree I Disagree. The Honda CR-Z is an often-overlooked gem of a sports coupe. And the CR-Z has the usual suite of electronic safety systems, including anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and tire-pressure warning sensors. Did we mention that the CR-Z is a small, low car with not a lot of space inside? Those include the narrowing tail and the vertical second rear window in the tailgate. The CR-Z is small enough that you could consider it something like a video game on wheels. Gone were the days of the Civic SiR, and still to come were the technological marvels now making up the current lineup. In fact, it's walloped by the mpg combined rating of the larger, more capacious Toyota Prius. In fact, they pale against those of many other, larger four- and five-seat cars. The result is distinctive, a compromise that incorporates minimal aerodynamic drag and the dictates of modern crash structures in a way that the CRX never had to.