If you are looking to buy a cr-z this video explains very well the pros and cons of having one. For me is it the best car you can buy at the moment though.
I just bought the revised 2nd gen, my last car was an s2000 and I was worried about going from vtec rwd to hybrid that it would be under whelming but I absolutely love it, really fun to drive, so comfortable, well kitted out, its not as slow as ppl make out, go to a twisty road and its a blast, the electric motor really helps low end torque, u dont have to go mental fast to be entertained and if u really need to go faster there is a Honda super charger kit
Abstract Name u r going off track now, the crz is a sporty car without a sporty engine, they should have just dropped the 2l motor from the civic type r in it. Hmmm that sounds like a good future project 🤔
Honda should put a 1.8 from current civic + electric motor with +/- 60hp so it has around 200 and instant low down torque. That would be a win in my book, because I love the styling.
I personally own a 90 Y49 CRX Si and is my little daily driver/ weekend track car (full cage, built b16a). But as nibble as the CR-Z is! I like it! The fact that its very interactive with the driver, its stylish, it aint so bad at all! Like most people say, "just tune it" Have you guys seen Spoon's CR-Z? Just having the CRZ slammed on some proper rims, I would pick one up in a heart beat for daily driving (to save gas and chill) and keep my 90 CRX for track and spirited weekend drives! Cheers!
The nicest thing that can be said about the CR-Z is that at least it functions well as a halo car. It's not sporty or fun to drive, but it's looking forward to the sort of car we'll likely have to drive in the future, so it's nice to see Honda taking steps to work it out.
One thing he said was about only using sport and econ, being an owner myself if anyone is looking for one, when it comes to the modes, here is how i normally use them, Sport - For hooning about and just having fun Normal - Where I keep it most of the time, you can push it or be easy on it, to whatever your feeling Econ - For when im taking long trips and using the Cruise control, or for low speeds 35-40 long distances (ive peaked 65mpg (us)) like this.
sounds like if they made some upgrades over time, this could be a great lil' sport hybrid, but nothing can replace my love for the classic, crx... thanks for the review...
This car is the answer to the world's energy and pollution problems. As I just watched this video, it started raining outside literally. So this car is already making rain and saving the trees. Good job Honda.
Selectable hybrid technology, cool styling, great features, excellent pedigree, cutting-edge technology. I should want the crap out of this, but a 2-seater? I guess it can't be perfect.
Out of the Fifth Gear show I like Tiff, Jason and Vicki the most because they all have very fun, awesome and are lively personality when reviewing cars. The host are okay.
I own a CR-Z and I love the thing, but I'll be the first to admit it does have the whole "first of its kind" feeling to it. By which I mean it isn't perfect, although its concept is sound. The mod community has proven you can get this car to well over 400HP and still retain about 40MPG, so I have to say I'm really excited to see what Honda does with the first redesign.
@kens97sto171 i did keep that in mind you also have to think that if the Crz gets worse MPG then a Prius there something wrong cause the Prius is Heavier and has the almost the same as the Crz. The crsh would depend on what its Hit By. ive been in a Crx in an Accident and it held up pretty well. depends on speed angle and other Factors.
I own a 2011 CR-Z EX 6m. I also have a 04 civic EM2 EX 1.7vtech 5m. The CRZ is a hair faster then my 04 Civic. I tested the 2 cars together doing 2nd and 3rd gear rolls, the CRZ won by a car in 2nd and 3rd.The Civic avg. 32mpg and my CRZ avg. 37. The CRZ has a more ridged frame and is very smooth. Also the 4 wheel discs and 5 lug wheels are nice. The other difference between my civic and the CRZ is that the CRZ is faster from idle to 2k. I can leave from a dead stop in 3rd. This makes the CRZ seem alot faster in everyday driving. For me the CRZ works. Fun commuter car.
@Yardjass Right on man, I had a fifth generation Civic, too ('95) IMHO, the best mass-produced small car of all time. Funny you should mention a TDI. A month ago, I purchased a MkVI GTI. The body styling reminds me of the hatch Civics of the nineties, but the handling and performance? Unmatched by any front wheel drive. Glorious. From what I understand the TDI's are quite a blissful experience, too. I'm going to miss Honda's reliability, but driving the GTI up mountain roads will help me forget
It was actually a pretty good, well designed car. Maybe it will be better with bigger high-rev engine like K20. I will see this car in type-r spec. 1.5l engine with 180hp could be really impressive! :)
@halokid130 You have a 240? Are you from the US? My brother got a Sil-eighty (front silvia, back 180sx) those are good cars. Yeah, Supras are great cars, if i say so myself. The acceleration, gear changes and suspension is sooooo smooth. Also, sitting in the drivers seat feels like your sitting in the cockpit of a jet because of all the cluster & electronic controls are arched into you :)
@Yardjass Your comment is spot on. I've been driving Honda's for 16 years and hundreds of thousands of miles. Apart from the Fit (which incidentally is faster off the line than the CR-Zero) Honda NA has precious little in the recipe that made them famous. My recently deceased '96 Accord (which after 215k miles still delivered 32 mpg) had faster acceleration than the 0, while the current Accord delivers worse mileage than a V6 Mustang. I wanted this car to kick ass, not confuse me.
I personal think that it was a genius from Honda to created the CRZ the way it is. Gasoline engine and electric motor assited. These combination will help the CRZ overcome the lack of low end torque, and even though the car's red line limitted at 6500 rpm. But that is more than reasonable for any drivers, except for a few who love to rev! And in the name of saving gas! The whole engine of the CRZ is AWESOME! Of course there always another $8000USD upgrading the VTEC 1.5 engine from SPOONSPORT!
@smellynachos it may have changed how it was Measured but thats what i get today. the same as it got from the Factory. and they have 380k miles on the stock EW4 blocks no rebuild
***** easily put the Tesla is FULLY electric so that alone puts it in a class above the rest. Not to mention the crash test ratings show it is phenomenally safe and zero combustible fuel on board.... Tesla has broken out of the 203 year old gasoline addiction.
Corey Wear I love the tesla, but it's not in the same league, sports cars that is. I've had the chance to get a testdrive 3 weeks ago, acceleration is great up to about 150km/h. Off the line it's crazy, but handling isn't good at al. It's more then 2 tonnes, and it handles like a 1.8 tonne vehicle which is pretty good. Handles about the same as a Mercedes CLS 320cdi from 2013. Brakes are great, engine brake is very prominent if desired. I personnally would buy a Tesla over any of these cars because of the practicality, it's huge, seats 5 people easily and has a huge trunk in the back and a little one in the front. And the new P85D is even more powerful. Too bad range is lacking on the autobahn.
They're ditching the eco engine and putting in a 2.0 turbo though. Should be a fun last year for it. I plan on trading in my 2011 for the new model once im done paying it off.
@rockmanx809 yea and how many airbags did the CRX have? i had an Si and that thing would've crumbled like paper if a big truck hit me. the CRZ has all kinds of new technology that make it way safer to drive than a CRX but at the cost of weight. i would take safety over better mpg any day.
I totally agreed with a 2.0 Vtec engine or depending where you live, you could swap the new 2.4 Vtec with 152 pound of torque (and 201 horsepower). But the cost of swapping the new engine does not seem to worth it. Just hoping Honda will offer the more upscale version of the Si with the bigger gasoline engine. That would be awesome!
I have one, the only thing Econ mode is good for is traffic jams when it's not very hot outside as it will shut off the engine when stoped with also stops the A/C.
I start dreaming today of this magical car because in Holland were i life this CRZ is some 19999 euro and it's affortable for me personaly! When it was introduced in Holland the CRZ costs 24999 new. 5000 quit cheaper. I have also save some money and the CRZ can be reality for me to buy. In history i drove 2 Civic's with so much plesure that i need a Honda today again. So i saw this video to enjoy the shine of design.
@whitefangv you realize that that's on the highway under ideal conditions right? that means 0 wind, ideal humidity, at sea level, at exactly 56mph in overdrive gear
i really want to have one.. but its weird in my country.. its cost 500 Mil IDR or $50.000 for CR Z.. with per capita income between $3500-$5000.. car is so expansive, if you got $10.000 its just enough to purchase 2000 Honda Civic. how do you think? its lucky to you live in USA :)
Its only good for places where Petrol is as expensive as USD3.65 (parts of US) or USD8.25 (UK) per gallon and where your wages are high as in the US to actually afford one. Hybrids have made the US its target market because they can afford a 3.2l V8 Petrol truck and swear that Diesel is Satan's love juice. But where we have long been using Japanese based petrol cars, it just does not make sense due to the Compounded Interest of the higher price of fully imported Hybrids and/or Diesels.
@poltaotata I agree completely, the car is the most amazing hybrid ever by a looooong shot. It has a nice aftermarket as well to make it even better. This car is exactly what is is supposed to be. Kei
@danmosqueda Don't forget American English and British English are two different languages technically. Many could argue that 'zed' is the proper pronunciation because it's pretty much traditional English, although the two languages developed separately and according to history, it is unclear which language decided how to pronounce the letter first. It's worth noting that Shakespeare used the term 'zed'. Either way, both languages pronounce the letter the way they are supposed to.
I’m looking at a used 2012 now. It has only 88,000 miles with the original owner and no crashes. I wonder if this would be a good purchase for my daily driver ? When will I have to change out that EV battery? It’s well over $2,000 US dollars for the new EV battery.
i want one with the mugen supercharger and suspension kit! that's the tru sporty hybrid, that one makes about 200hp, and a bit around 170tq, and still can get 50mpg :D
On the other hand, Honda should simply use the Accord 190 hp, 2.4 liter, 4 cylinder with a 6 speed manual. THAT would be a fantastic car with 150 mph potential.
okay so i live in the USA and they don't offer the sunroof or leather seats or heated leather sides. no fair i can even build one with those options online
@Boozingatm 43 mpgs? I only get about 35 on my 954rr. But then again the throttle is either open or closed when I ride lol. Keep spreading the word that bikes get GREAT mpgs and are way faster then cages.
An intelligent, fantastic looking sports car, that's also well built and infinitely reliable. Honda make some of the best engineered cars in the world.
i thought they wanted to compare the handling to the mini? how does it fare in that department? sluggish straight line speed (not all THAt bad i guess) can be forgiven if it brings a smile to your face through the twisties
@cale954 (niice i love the 954's!) yeah i average 53 when driving conservatively... bike is tuned/via dynojet power commander, full yoshi exhaust, and BMC air filters, on a practicable side, its more like 20-25 (i tend to drive aggressively, but if i keep the rpms below 9k, and ease into throttle yes, i did the math its around 41-43 mpgs cheers man be safe on your bike!
@rockmanx809 I agree completley,I had a crx si back in the day, I got well over 40mpg and I wasnt driving it slow either. The thing would get down the road and around the curves in a hurry! The original to me was much faster,fuel efficient, and way fun to drive! I wish I still had mine,but some dumb kid in a Camaro hit me years ago and totaled it.I envy you for having 3 of them, don't ever part with them. I'll bet they will be a great colletors item in the years to come!
@beyondthegrave2005 in college, i bought a 91' EF8 M/T (crx si), the first time i fuel up gas, i freak'd out......8 something gallons ?? WTF?? is the gauge or fuel system broken ? i drove 300+ miles ^^
@vtc220 There was an American staying at a posh hotel in London. Having checked in, he asked the concierge directed him to the "elevator". Correcting the hotel employee: "You mean lift, don't you?". "No", responded the concierge, "I meant elevator!". The guest frowned and growled in reply: "We invented the darn things and we can call them whatever we like!" "Certainly sir!", came the quick reply, "but don't forget WE invented the language".
I think this car should retain the 140hp 4 from the civic tuned for more sporty character hopefully ~150 160hp and improve practicality and this would both sell better and prolly appeal as more sporty. the reason the fit was so successful is because its so practical, this slides into a very small segment of buyers.
This shares similar cabin dimensions with the 1st gen Insight, but jumping to 4 cylinders kind of screws the fuel economy. I could drive an Accord or Civic with more comfort and a moonroof that opens in the US with nearly the same mpg. Plus, the treehugger dashboard games really bug me.
What I don't understand is why people compare hybrids (petrol driven) with diesel driven automobiles?? They are very different, we should compare them with other petrol driven cars right?
I'm going to test drive one. I like that they have finally made an attractive hybrid. I need an economical travel to work car. It's called "sporty" not "sports" know that going in. I'm interested in this car for it's look, comfort, amenities and most of all fuel economy. Don't wanna pay more for diesel either. Not looking for a race car.
10 years later, car manufactures and even some supercars makers embrace the sports hybrid concept. Let's not forget where it all started.
If you are looking to buy a cr-z this video explains very well the pros and cons of having one.
For me is it the best car you can buy at the moment though.
it is interesting to hear how a Volkswagen TDI was described as "environmentally aware" after the VW diesel crap is exposed to the world
it is interesting to hear how a Volkswagen TDI "WAS" described as "environmentally aware"
Stephen She And YOU drive????
This was years before the vw tdi scandal.
That comment didn't age well 😂
I just bought the revised 2nd gen, my last car was an s2000 and I was worried about going from vtec rwd to hybrid that it would be under whelming but I absolutely love it, really fun to drive, so comfortable, well kitted out, its not as slow as ppl make out, go to a twisty road and its a blast, the electric motor really helps low end torque, u dont have to go mental fast to be entertained and if u really need to go faster there is a Honda super charger kit
I LOVE mine, and I can't understand why they quit making them, they're damn near perfect:)
I've got a CRZ, it's fantastic
Tom Beecroft exactly this video doesn't do justice I've installed a 5psi turbo kit on mine
@@ishandevoshana498 how much did that cost in total?
I have one of these and while it doesn't have that much HP, it is a lot of fun to drive especially in Sport mode. My previous car was a 2006 Civic SI.
a hybrid with a manual transmission, cheap yet backed by an awesome reliable company. sounds good too, this car is a step in the right direction
It really is a modern first-gen 1.5L CR-X. If you don't like that car, then you won't like this one.
Good editing and well shot. Feels like I was watching a clip from Top Gear.
Nice idea and I like the looks, it just needed 50 more horsepower.
Most people agree it needs more power.
Owned a CRX with 160hp, and that was just enough.
Abstract Name u r going off track now, the crz is a sporty car without a sporty engine, they should have just dropped the 2l motor from the civic type r in it. Hmmm that sounds like a good future project 🤔
A small turbocharger should bump it up, is that something you can do with this car?
shut your face! Yes, hks makes a turbo kit that'll bump you up almost 100 hp. Honda and a couple others make a supercharger Aswell.
One of the few youtube ads I've ever clicked on. I really like it.
Can't wait to see the first K-swaps into this chassis... :D
HAha, it is happening!
it looks so natural inside, like the way he's seated just looks comfy
Honda should put a 1.8 from current civic + electric motor with +/- 60hp so it has around 200 and instant low down torque. That would be a win in my book, because I love the styling.
There is a supercharger from HPD available from the dealership in the US under Honda's warranty. That puts it up to about 200 hp.
I LOVE mine. It makes driving the speed limit fun:)
I personally own a 90 Y49 CRX Si and is my little daily driver/ weekend track car (full cage, built b16a). But as nibble as the CR-Z is! I like it! The fact that its very interactive with the driver, its stylish, it aint so bad at all! Like most people say, "just tune it" Have you guys seen Spoon's CR-Z? Just having the CRZ slammed on some proper rims, I would pick one up in a heart beat for daily driving (to save gas and chill) and keep my 90 CRX for track and spirited weekend drives! Cheers!
Of all the other vehicles this is compared against, it trumps them on one hugely important thing ............ Reliability !
The nicest thing that can be said about the CR-Z is that at least it functions well as a halo car. It's not sporty or fun to drive, but it's looking forward to the sort of car we'll likely have to drive in the future, so it's nice to see Honda taking steps to work it out.
One thing he said was about only using sport and econ, being an owner myself if anyone is looking for one, when it comes to the modes, here is how i normally use them,
Sport - For hooning about and just having fun
Normal - Where I keep it most of the time, you can push it or be easy on it, to whatever your feeling
Econ - For when im taking long trips and using the Cruise control, or for low speeds 35-40 long distances (ive peaked 65mpg (us)) like this.
sounds like if they made some upgrades over time, this could be a great lil' sport hybrid, but nothing can replace my love for the classic, crx... thanks for the review...
Well done you have reviewed a car and managed not to mention how many seats it has let alone if it is comfortable!
Bose de-Nage it seats as many as a minivan, and a comfortable as cloud...
Bose de-Nage he said its a coupe, right?
vitalwords
There's only 2 seats
@@joeyking8756 american version only comes 2 seats, japanese and european version comes 4 seats
This car is the answer to the world's energy and pollution problems. As I just watched this video, it started raining outside literally. So this car is already making rain and saving the trees. Good job Honda.
Great video. The car leaves a ton to be desired. The seats look nice.
I’m getting a CRZ next weekend can’t wait
Selectable hybrid technology, cool styling, great features, excellent pedigree, cutting-edge technology. I should want the crap out of this, but a 2-seater? I guess it can't be perfect.
It's a 4 seater
Cars are a personal thing, this one is perfect for me and i'm sure to buy it this year.
I actually got one for christmas, i love it so far :D
How's it going?
Out of the Fifth Gear show I like Tiff, Jason and Vicki the most because they all have very fun, awesome and are lively personality when reviewing cars. The host are okay.
Oh wow, the UK version can get a sunroof, leather and navi? None of those are options in the Canadian version we reviewed.
I own a CR-Z and I love the thing, but I'll be the first to admit it does have the whole "first of its kind" feeling to it. By which I mean it isn't perfect, although its concept is sound. The mod community has proven you can get this car to well over 400HP and still retain about 40MPG, so I have to say I'm really excited to see what Honda does with the first redesign.
@kens97sto171 i did keep that in mind you also have to think that if the Crz gets worse MPG then a Prius there something wrong cause the Prius is Heavier and has the almost the same as the Crz. The crsh would depend on what its Hit By. ive been in a Crx in an Accident and it held up pretty well. depends on speed angle and other Factors.
I own a 2011 CR-Z EX 6m. I also have a 04 civic EM2 EX 1.7vtech 5m. The CRZ is a hair faster then my 04 Civic. I tested the 2 cars together doing 2nd and 3rd gear rolls, the CRZ won by a car in 2nd and 3rd.The Civic avg. 32mpg and my CRZ avg. 37. The CRZ has a more ridged frame and is very smooth. Also the 4 wheel discs and 5 lug wheels are nice. The other difference between my civic and the CRZ is that the CRZ is faster from idle to 2k. I can leave from a dead stop in 3rd. This makes the CRZ seem alot faster in everyday driving. For me the CRZ works. Fun commuter car.
@Yardjass Right on man, I had a fifth generation Civic, too ('95) IMHO, the best mass-produced small car of all time.
Funny you should mention a TDI. A month ago, I purchased a MkVI GTI. The body styling reminds me of the hatch Civics of the nineties, but the handling and performance? Unmatched by any front wheel drive. Glorious. From what I understand the TDI's are quite a blissful experience, too. I'm going to miss Honda's reliability, but driving the GTI up mountain roads will help me forget
I chance de Insight for this and I am delighted!
It was actually a pretty good, well designed car. Maybe it will be better with bigger high-rev engine like K20. I will see this car in type-r spec. 1.5l engine with 180hp could be really impressive! :)
looking for something has good cargo space, good mpg and still fun to drive, and i think cr-z would be one of my top choice... hmm
@halokid130 You have a 240? Are you from the US? My brother got a Sil-eighty (front silvia, back 180sx) those are good cars.
Yeah, Supras are great cars, if i say so myself. The acceleration, gear changes and suspension is sooooo smooth. Also, sitting in the drivers seat feels like your sitting in the cockpit of a jet because of all the cluster & electronic controls are arched into you :)
the engine on the 2010-present Honda CR-Z
Engine
Honda Hybrid System Gasoline: 1.5 L LEA I4 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) SOHC 16-valve i-VTEC
(CVT) - 111 hp (83 kW) @ 6000rpm 106 lb·ft (144 N·m) @ 4800rpm
(MT) - 112 hp (84 kW) @ 6000rpm 107 lb·ft (145 N·m) @ 4800rpm
Electric: DC brushless motor - MF6 Model 14 hp (10 kW) @ 1500 rpm 58 lb·ft (79 N·m) @ 1000 rpm
@Yardjass Your comment is spot on.
I've been driving Honda's for 16 years and hundreds of thousands of miles. Apart from the Fit (which incidentally is faster off the line than the CR-Zero) Honda NA has precious little in the recipe that made them famous.
My recently deceased '96 Accord (which after 215k miles still delivered 32 mpg) had faster acceleration than the 0, while the current Accord delivers worse mileage than a V6 Mustang.
I wanted this car to kick ass, not confuse me.
I personal think that it was a genius from Honda to created the CRZ the way it is. Gasoline engine and electric motor assited. These combination will help the CRZ overcome the lack of low end torque, and even though the car's red line limitted at 6500 rpm. But that is more than reasonable for any drivers, except for a few who love to rev! And in the name of saving gas! The whole engine of the CRZ is AWESOME! Of course there always another $8000USD upgrading the VTEC 1.5 engine from SPOONSPORT!
i love the interior and looks
@smellynachos it may have changed how it was Measured but thats what i get today. the same as it got from the Factory. and they have 380k miles on the stock EW4 blocks no rebuild
I think Porsche, McClaren, and Ferrari have raised the bar a bit of 'sporty hybrids'
The 918, the La Ferrari and the P1 are not sporty hybrids. More like "Hyper Hybrids"
Tesla Model S blows any hybrid out of the water. #GoElectric
Corey Wear
What are you talking about?
They have just summed up the laferrari and 918 and the P1, the Tesla doesn't blow those out of any water
***** easily put the Tesla is FULLY electric so that alone puts it in a class above the rest. Not to mention the crash test ratings show it is phenomenally safe and zero combustible fuel on board.... Tesla has broken out of the 203 year old gasoline addiction.
Corey Wear
I love the tesla, but it's not in the same league, sports cars that is.
I've had the chance to get a testdrive 3 weeks ago, acceleration is great up to about 150km/h. Off the line it's crazy, but handling isn't good at al. It's more then 2 tonnes, and it handles like a 1.8 tonne vehicle which is pretty good. Handles about the same as a Mercedes CLS 320cdi from 2013.
Brakes are great, engine brake is very prominent if desired. I personnally would buy a Tesla over any of these cars because of the practicality, it's huge, seats 5 people easily and has a huge trunk in the back and a little one in the front. And the new P85D is even more powerful.
Too bad range is lacking on the autobahn.
i like this new guy. Fifth gear should keep him around
look up the video about the supercharger addon for CR-Z. The guy has a blast driving it. Too bad 2016 is the last year for this car.
They're ditching the eco engine and putting in a 2.0 turbo though. Should be a fun last year for it. I plan on trading in my 2011 for the new model once im done paying it off.
@rockmanx809 yea and how many airbags did the CRX have? i had an Si and that thing would've crumbled like paper if a big truck hit me. the CRZ has all kinds of new technology that make it way safer to drive than a CRX but at the cost of weight. i would take safety over better mpg any day.
I totally agreed with a 2.0 Vtec engine or depending where you live, you could swap the new 2.4 Vtec with 152 pound of torque (and 201 horsepower). But the cost of swapping the new engine does not seem to worth it. Just hoping Honda will offer the more upscale version of the Si with the bigger gasoline engine. That would be awesome!
gd looking car, top spec one looks alot better with great lookin kit! but is 20k worth it?
I think there's a lot of potential with this new model, but it's only ever going to be a niche vehicle. Honda's done a nice job. It's fresh.
I have one, the only thing Econ mode is good for is traffic jams when it's not very hot outside as it will shut off the engine when stoped with also stops the A/C.
I start dreaming today of this magical car because in Holland were i life this CRZ is some 19999 euro and it's affortable for me personaly!
When it was introduced in Holland the CRZ costs 24999 new.
5000 quit cheaper. I have also save some money and the CRZ can be reality for me to buy.
In history i drove 2 Civic's with so much plesure that i need a Honda today again.
So i saw this video to enjoy the shine of design.
@Griixxx Everywhere except the U.S it is called Zed, not Zee.
this is my kinda hybrid! still drives like a real car
@chainsaw2010 - the letter "Z" is pronounced "Zed" instead of "Zee" in other countries.
great review
@whitefangv you realize that that's on the highway under ideal conditions right? that means 0 wind, ideal humidity, at sea level, at exactly 56mph in overdrive gear
i really want to have one.. but its weird in my country.. its cost 500 Mil IDR or $50.000 for CR Z.. with per capita income between $3500-$5000.. car is so expansive, if you got $10.000 its just enough to purchase 2000 Honda Civic. how do you think? its lucky to you live in USA :)
Its only good for places where Petrol is as expensive as USD3.65 (parts of US) or USD8.25 (UK) per gallon and where your wages are high as in the US to actually afford one. Hybrids have made the US its target market because they can afford a 3.2l V8 Petrol truck and swear that Diesel is Satan's love juice. But where we have long been using Japanese based petrol cars, it just does not make sense due to the Compounded Interest of the higher price of fully imported Hybrids and/or Diesels.
+Faris Engineering americans get ripped off.........you can pick up a 3 year old one here for sub £10k
I really love this car!!
@poltaotata I agree completely, the car is the most amazing hybrid ever by a looooong shot. It has a nice aftermarket as well to make it even better. This car is exactly what is is supposed to be.
Kei
Great Review.....
@danmosqueda Don't forget American English and British English are two different languages technically. Many could argue that 'zed' is the proper pronunciation because it's pretty much traditional English, although the two languages developed separately and according to history, it is unclear which language decided how to pronounce the letter first. It's worth noting that Shakespeare used the term 'zed'. Either way, both languages pronounce the letter the way they are supposed to.
I’m looking at a used 2012 now. It has only 88,000 miles with the original owner and no crashes. I wonder if this would be a good purchase for my daily driver ?
When will I have to change out that EV battery? It’s well over $2,000 US dollars for the new EV battery.
What's the filming location of this review?
I know it's Holland, but what's the exact location?
i want one with the mugen supercharger and suspension kit! that's the tru sporty hybrid, that one makes about 200hp, and a bit around 170tq, and still can get 50mpg :D
@DrummerDax
They were just like you guys talking about Zee or Zed. Nothing to worry about.
@LoveTheCity123 So the C30 looks like a CRX?
On the other hand, Honda should simply use the Accord 190 hp, 2.4 liter, 4 cylinder with a 6 speed manual. THAT would be a fantastic car with 150 mph potential.
okay so i live in the USA and they don't offer the sunroof or leather seats or heated leather sides. no fair i can even build one with those options online
@Boozingatm 43 mpgs? I only get about 35 on my 954rr. But then again the throttle is either open or closed when I ride lol. Keep spreading the word that bikes get GREAT mpgs and are way faster then cages.
my new favourite car. great price,looks great, well made.
looks good inside and out.
awaiting the boys at mugen or spoon sports to do their magic!!
Good review
An intelligent, fantastic looking sports car, that's also well built and infinitely reliable. Honda make some of the best engineered cars in the world.
@NSX00000 lol although "zed" doesn't do a thing for the abc song... i was always confused as a kid singing that song hahaha
@billyvesar
by vtec i think you mean 8000 rpm type vtec, cuz it has regular vtec
wonder when the CR-Z Type R will come out? That will make much more sense.
hope they come out with a vtec version.
i thought they wanted to compare the handling to the mini? how does it fare in that department? sluggish straight line speed (not all THAt bad i guess) can be forgiven if it brings a smile to your face through the twisties
@Blackpeppercrap I like the look... minus that HUGE front overhang... :(
@cale954 (niice i love the 954's!) yeah i average 53 when driving conservatively...
bike is tuned/via dynojet power commander, full yoshi exhaust, and BMC air filters,
on a practicable side, its more like 20-25 (i tend to drive aggressively,
but if i keep the rpms below 9k, and ease into throttle yes, i did the math its around 41-43 mpgs
cheers man be safe on your bike!
@rockmanx809 I agree completley,I had a crx si back in the day, I got well over 40mpg and I wasnt driving it slow either. The thing would get down the road and around the curves in a hurry! The original to me was much faster,fuel efficient, and way fun to drive! I wish I still had mine,but some dumb kid in a Camaro hit me years ago and totaled it.I envy you for having 3 of them, don't ever part with them. I'll bet they will be a great colletors item in the years to come!
Can you please mention how they get 400hp? I am really interested in buying a Cr-z
Turbocharge/ supercharge?
it's basically a hybrid version of the si coupe, less power but still fun
good job on this video.
How come your allowed to drive the CR-Z but i'm not?
@beyondthegrave2005 in college, i bought a 91' EF8 M/T (crx si), the first time i fuel up gas, i freak'd out......8 something gallons ?? WTF?? is the gauge or fuel system broken ? i drove 300+ miles ^^
@mrrrloc you meaning to tell me this 2L bottle of mountain dew has more capacity than a b18c?
@vtc220
There was an American staying at a posh hotel in London. Having checked in, he asked the concierge directed him to the "elevator".
Correcting the hotel employee: "You mean lift, don't you?".
"No", responded the concierge, "I meant elevator!".
The guest frowned and growled in reply: "We invented the darn things and we can call them whatever we like!"
"Certainly sir!", came the quick reply, "but don't forget WE invented the language".
why does it have the championship white , its suppose to be only type-r
I think this car should retain the 140hp 4 from the civic tuned for more sporty character hopefully ~150 160hp and improve practicality and this would both sell better and prolly appeal as more sporty. the reason the fit was so successful is because its so practical, this slides into a very small segment of buyers.
@ma1alos
they won't because honda are already making them with VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control)
This shares similar cabin dimensions with the 1st gen Insight, but jumping to 4 cylinders kind of screws the fuel economy. I could drive an Accord or Civic with more comfort and a moonroof that opens in the US with nearly the same mpg. Plus, the treehugger dashboard games really bug me.
That isn't what jackson racing says. It's difficult to hit 200-220 bhp and maintain emissions compliance.
i wish honda would bring back the old crx with similar late 80s shape, modernised interior and have a k20 in it!!
What I don't understand is why people compare hybrids (petrol driven) with diesel driven automobiles?? They are very different, we should compare them with other petrol driven cars right?
I'm going to test drive one. I like that they have finally made an attractive hybrid. I need an economical travel to work car. It's called "sporty" not "sports" know that going in. I'm interested in this car for it's look, comfort, amenities and most of all fuel economy. Don't wanna pay more for diesel either. Not looking for a race car.
Beautiful.
This car is so much fun
@tyrel90 out of the original EW4 blocks one i swap'd out the Ew4 for a B18 with 300hp
just bring back the prelude honda!! pleease