True. The SOHC versions were just as slow as CR-Z. Some versions didn't even push 100HP and people still loved it. I think the only thing that really made this car fail is the fear of Hybrid system, but in reality... It's a great car. It does everything right. Plenty of mods for it. L Series sounds better then D, B or K Series. I heard few and Turbocharger they sound like an EVO.. and that's a complement, stock suspension is stiff and it corners great. Only thing that can put u down is the power... But you can get Supercharger kits from £2000 and make about 180BHP. Thankfully now it seems like CR-Z are finally gaining popularity and interest that they always deserved, and since sales were so bad... Top spec models (like mine) will probably gain value in the future.
@@TheRazorJDM The only good sounding thing about the K and B series is the intake sound; their exhausts sound pretty badand IMO. On the other hand, the SOHC L15 sounds damn get, intake and exhaust !
I gave the car so much shit like everyone else before I actually first drove it. But I thought it was a neat idea so I gave it a shot. I liked it so much that I bought one. Now 3 years later... I don't ever want to get rid of mine. It's incredible. I really really really love this car. I really don't understand the criticism about it behind a hybrid though. I don't know why that's a bad thing. I always thought it was a positive thing.
@@Nick-Nasty yeah I think the most I got is 52 or 55 UK MPG which is good, but I need to drive very gently. But I agree, far from being a racecar haha planning on Turbocharging it somewhere next year! Going for 190HP, then forging and going for 300HP or more! Gonna be fucking fast and handle fucking well!
Honestly a k20 k24 swap on this car makes it stupid fast especially if you turbocharge it. There's a company that did a k20 awd turbo swap on an early honda insight and it's one of the fastest accelerating Hondas I've ever seen. It almost looks like they fast-forwarded the video.
The CRZ was originally supposed to have a K series supposedly... But it couldn't pass crash safety... Edit: explains why k swapping is easy to do on the Z; there's plenty of room in the bay. Thats what I've heard..
could be or maybe they had other plans to offer another engine option but canceled when they say sales wasn't to their liking also halting production...
it's easy to just swap out the engine, what I've heard is that the wiring is a pain in the ass because of the hybrid system, and taking out the electric part would complicate things
@@bigmatcha Nah,they have plug and play harness now. Also the crz is not only light weight for its year but also has a rear suspension geometry similar to the euro type R so that is why a lot of crz owners always tell everyone how easy it is to make turns at fast speeds. I saw a hasport(vtec academy)video where they explained all this btw.
I do track days with mine! I redline the shit out of it and abuse it so much. 50k miles later, I have had 0 issues ! They have the Honda reliability on their side
quick question does the Econ, Comfort and Sport mode have any effect on the supercharger. like in Econ mode the supercharger produces less power like 140 BPH and in Sports mode it makes about 190 BPH.
In Europe we have back seats not because it is usable but because of tax. If you have a sports car with just 2 seats, you pay way more tax than with 4 seats.
Yh same in UK. Its quite stupid because when I contacted DVLA about removing the back seats turns out it has an effect on the weight of the car because its will be lighter and faster.
@@sirsneakybeaky its funny how removing the back has a huge affect on the tax but me planing to add a supercharger to the engine doesnt affecr the tax itself. Not even a penny.
I used to own a CR-Z for about four years and I loved the car. Not only was it one of the best looking cars on the road, but it was remarkably practical with a rather big boot and easily folding rear seats. I even used the rear seats for carrying actual people on several occasions, even though my friends joked that the rear seats were purposefully designed as a Japanese torturing device :-) The power was a little underwhelming, but it could drive decently fast when pushing the transmission to the limit. The transmission was hands down one of the best units I've ever used. The transmission in my current Mustang is decent and I like it a lot, but the CR-Z was so much more satisfying. That being said, the aluminium ball on the gear lever was a real pain in the winter. When it was really cold, I couldn't touch it with my bare skin which was seriously inconvenient. Another thing I miss is the awesome instrument cluster with the combined digital speedometer and analog tachometer. All things considered it was a fun little car that could easily become a legend if Honda decided to go with the engine of the 3rd gen Type R.
Emmanuel Reynoso my hatch that had cam'd f20b paired with a 4.92 final drive felt a hell of a lot torqier than modified boosted cars and v6,v8s. Why? Because of the weight.
I’m glad you spoke so highly and didn’t put it down like most people do! I love my CRZ and don’t really think much could replace it. You’re friend needs some BC Racing Coils and a proper alignment then it’ll handle great
The hybrid part kept me away until I found a leftover new 2015 in 2016 discounted which I saw as a future battery replacement allowance. Dark gray with black contrast cut wheels. This car is so good with enough sport and looks that I hope to run it till the battery craps out and maybe after. No way the crx was as well made and as safe and comfortable and no way the original insight was as good day to day and as stable at high speed. If you're a honda guy and want something sportier than the excellent fit, get it. Mpg low 40's city and highway, doesnt matter.
great job, you edited your post and then pretend to have not made the mistake in the first place. You said "CRZ's don't exist anymore". So now instead of having a laugh about it I just think you're a little bitch.
I bought a 2014 CR-Z as a daily and love the thing, the 6-speed is awesome. Saw the mixed reviews but as a tech I knew what I was getting into, and after 4 years and 140 000kms still love driving it everyday. And it is very sporty for low reving 1.5L engine that is has. I put 1 inch wheel spacers on the rear to bring out the inset wheels and left the rims stock as I liked them, added rear spoiler and a Takeda CAI and then my aftermarket stereo, tinted the windows, and other then change the oil I have not done a single other thing.
I actually like these.. i thought they did the crx justice styling wise... performance mehh... however its a honda so im sure other honda engines can swap in with minimal hassel.. but i dnt know i never really checked one out
I've owned two CR-Z's. I supercharged the first one. The second one has a turbo. After a proper wheel/tire setup, some forced induction and the HPD limited slip differential, it should be a decent car. Again, not something Honda offered in a showroom, you have to do it yourself.
But I had more fun than could be believed in my HF. That thing was awesome and drove all the way from Philly to Boston on less than a tank of gas. I do agree w your post though😕
Great review! I'm picking up a 2012 ex, cherry red with black rims and slight tint tomorrow. I've wanted this car for years!! My car now is finally worth more than I owe on it, so after looking at cr-zs dreaming for the past 3 years in finally a reality. So amped. The sport mode is so incredibly fun, you truly feel the boost, and like you said there is slight drift in the back, but I can adapt to that, and if that is the only issue for driving really, I'm ok with that. So many pros with this car. I mostly wanted to share my excitement I guess hahaha but loved this review.
I used to own a CRZ. Loved every minute of it. Insanely cheap to run as a daily, but equally as fun blasting up the mountains. I hit Blood Mountain 3 or 4 times a year with my friends and kept up with Si’s. Man this video made me want another one!!
Last time i saw one of these on the road it was doing a hand brake skid out of a karting venue parking lot. It crashed into a road sign... To be fair, most front wheel drive 114hp skids end that way.
I've got the 2011 CRZ. Drives great. Love the UFO look of it. Do wish it had the wishbone suspension my Prelude had. And the sunroof. Man, I miss my Prelude. Could care less about back seats however.
The original Honda Insight from the early 2000s was a hybrid that was available as a manual. I owned an automatic for a couple of years and it was really neat, curb weight of 1800 pounds will let you keep the speed through the corners really well, which was needed because the 0 to 60 was around 12.5. I considered trying to modify it, but the only real way to get performance from that was a K-series engine swap....which is awesome, but so expensive.
Funny how this video inspired me into getting one of these. Now after a year or so... I finally got one, and it's... Great. For a kid that looks for fun sports car (especially in UK) I wouldn't look much further. You can insure it fairly cheap, and it drives well, goes well and get decent MPGs. Yes in straight line it is lacking on stock motor, even I realized it after a week... When I got a little more confident. As for driving in turns it's just great. As for daily car it works good as well. And I agree, stock shifter feels like short shifter and I love it.
The first gen Honda Insight hybrid came standard as a stick, and a lot of people bought them that way. They're pretty easy to find on Craigslist these days.
I fell like honda had good intentions with the hybrid but i felt that they should of done that with the fit, then later on add it to the CRZ when the hybrid system was perfected. I would still like to see the CRZ make a come back because who doesnt love the instant torque of an electric motor and the top end of a high revving honda motor.
I bought a 2011 CR-Z in October of last year, mostly for the economy. Gas here in Hawaii mid May is over $3.65 /gal. I did an experiment on gas mileage. I switched to 89 octane, which gives me 44-45 mpg consistently, using mileage divided by gallons used, not the onboard computer. A recent trip of 215 miles gave me 47.5 mpg. Plus it's a BLAST to drive. This last fill-up I put in 93 octane premium to see if it makes any difference in mileage or performance. The next tank will give more of an accurate result, having less remaining 89 octane in the mix. It's only supposed to get about 37 or so combined mileage on 87 octane, so I'm really happy with it. The interior layout is a perfect layout for my wife and I. The "back seat" panel is usually folded down, which gives out-of-view storage for small items. Thanks for your great review of that CR-Z. I subscribed, so looking forward to seeing more videos.
You really have to own one of these cars to really appreciate them. Got my CRZ a couple months ago and always loved the styling, but the performance put me off on paper, but after owning the car for a while, it makes up for the lack of power in fun. It handles very well and response from the engine is great. Coming from owning an Integra GSR this car was definitely a more comfortable, cost saving and overall smart transition. Hasn’t let me down once. Except maybe going up hills lol.
When I saw it for the first time at a car show I was exited. But when I found out they went hybrid and did not offer a high revving VTEC mill I was permanently put off. They would have sold a lot more with a proper VTEC in it, that's for sure. They practically cut out the only group that would give a damn about those cars. I suppose we should have been thankful there was a hybrid with a manual transmission...
I actually owned a 2003 Honda civic hybrid with a 5 speed manual transmission. The crz is not the only hybrid with a manual transmission, but it's the most fun.
they actually made the supercharger kit for the insight as well, I remember they had different stages all the way up to a full blown tuned version withal bunch of mods!
I bought one in 2010 when they first came out and loved just about everything. I only did a few cosmetic upgrades. My average MPG was in the 50s. The car turned heads the entire 6 years I had it. With the limited number run, most didn’t know what it was or how much (little) it cost. I would definitely purchase another.
I experienced the head turning as well. It freaked me out for a bit, because I kept noticing cars slowing down while passing my house, and I started to get paranoid thinking they were casing my place to rob. Then I noticed it happening when I was at my Mom's house as well and when it happened while I was chatting with her neighbor out front, I finally realized it was the CAR parked out front that they were slowing to look at. Someone told me it looked like a spaceship once ...😆
1. Yes, the 1st gen Insight was available in both stick & CVT versions. I had the stick version. 53 MPG, and slow as an armadillo. "Only Hybrid with a stick" referred to current production. 2. No rear seat in the U. S. because our safety rules require enough room for an average adult male to sit there without his head hitting the roof or rear window. The CR-Z is just too small back there. 3. I am on my second CR-Z, as is my wife. We each had a 2011, then she got a 2015, and I got a 2016. 170,000+ miles on mine when I traded it, never needed a single repair. I get about 43 MPG out of each of mine, and I drive the tires off this thing. It is a riot to toast unsuspecting WRXs. No chance with the STi, though. She gets about 46-47 from hers. Guess she's the better driver! Only reason I traded mine was Honda discontinuing the CR-Z. I knew if I ever wanted another one, and I did, then it was 2016 or never. Even if Honda does come out with a new version, it almost certainly won't be a 40+ MPG hybrid. :-(
I have a stock CRZ, bought new in '11. 320k on it, and still runs like new. I actually tried to order one as I wanted the EX package but they didn't sell them with a stick. The guy laughed at me and told me the factory that made them was destroyed in that tsunami. Honda had bigger plans originally. Jackson Racing was going to supply them with a supercharged Si version. They actually sold all the blowers that got made and quit pushing the car while they rebuild. Real shame. If you can find one of the Jackson blowers they are the way to go. Not quiet as weird under the hood either.
There's a handful of people who have K-swapped the CR-Z and it's amazing it ends up being the car most of us were hoping for when we heard of a CR-X successor.
I've had my CR-Z (also a 2011) for about 7 months now and I genuinely think I like it more than my 2006 Jetta GLI. Sure I'm no longer turbo'd, but I feel better about my carbon footprint, the electric motor gives you a nice kick down low with instant torque, it has V-tec, it's a 6 speed HYBRID, it saves me a ton of cash on 87 refills ,the car is sleak AND some of the body mods I've seen are incredible, and finally the car has sooooo much potential for mods. I can see this as being a hot buy in the future as sporty cars get harder to find that aren't plastic or full EV. I think these are in the last gen of ICE engines and I can see their value shooting up in the next 10-15 years. In the future I'd love to see an AWD conversion with a small turbo that kicks in at 3k rpm. If your battery is depleted you might struggle to climb hills (gotta love Appalachia), but with a turbo that start kicking in around 2700-3k rpm I think it'd provide the PERFECT supplement to the low end torque of the electric motor assist and still give awesome gas mileage. I'm rarely above 3k rpm unless I'm on an on-ramp :)
Obviously my car isn't a Lamborghini or anything & has nothing on your Stang or 240 but I would love it if you ever were in the PA area and reviewed my stage 2 2016 GLI. Have yet to see anyone review a gen 3 TSI GLI (atleast a big channel like yours). It is actually a pretty quick car for a sedan that passes also as a family daily. Love the channel as always bro!
Lol can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not but I raced plenty of hawkeye sti's / even newer subaru's in my area for that matter and thrashed them. If you aren't being sarcastic I apologize. But even the s3 audi IS38 turbo is a direct bolt on for the newer MK6 GLI's so no luck really needed. Guy out in florida is putting down 500 horsepower with meth on stock internals. I can give you his instagram page.
I bought a used 2010 gti one owner detailed history on the car from a jaguar dealer in cinci. The car had 60kish miles. I had the car for 5 days before the timing chain tensioner failed and the engine ate itself. Dealer took the car back and I got my money back. Went and bought a one owner 05 wrx after that and haven’t looked back since. I’m not hating at all and I’m not saying my cars a race car. All I’m doing is saying good luck with your German car. I myself will never buy German again after that stressful nightmare hahaha.
Yeah truth be told +Waltzin you have a better chance going higher horsepower on stock internals for your TSI vs most Subaru platforms. Most people build there engines up once they get close to 350 (unless you are a very brave sole lmao). Love your videos dude !
ITBs would increase throttle response and won't completely change the linear nature of an N/A car. Not to mention they sound incredible! Some cars deserve to be N/A and going forced induction can sorta "ruin" them. Besides when you are talking about money, it's WAY more expensive to build an N/A motor.
gospelwraith David did say he really wanted a Integra after driving thay yellow and it was also itb. Yea. They sound awesome!!! And throttle response. 😎
its weird to me that people dont realize that the hondas we think of today were not their intention when making the car. The CRX is literally a 50MPG econo box that had 50hp. It wasnt until engine swapping that it was something desirable. This is exactly what the CRX was. a "sporty" economy car that gets really good MPG. the insight was the real hybrid car. also the CRX didnt have back seats in America but it did in other markets as well.
I love my 2012 CR-Z. Honestly I see more insight in it than crx. It's so fun to rip this car around city blocks. The auto-off is nice but can get annoying because it turns off things like heat or ac. Hill assist is nice when I want to be lazy and not use the parking brake and I prefer not having rear seats. I can fit my bike in the back. I want to know where he got those leather seats from!
It shouldn't shut the ac or heater off when in auto stop🤔 Maybe something is up with your z cuz on mine it will stay on if the ac is on,not sure about the heater though since I haven't tried it in this heat.
Well, I'm a proud owner of 2012 CRZ myself. I bought it about a two months ago, and oh boy, I'm in love with that thing. Great mileage, sporty feel.. I agree with all you said in the video, it's amazing mix from both of the worlds - petrol & electric, and all of that without being boring. The only thing I do not like about it is the engine on kind of weaker side, it could definitely benefit from having more power than the stock engine has. But with a supercharger or engine swap it's perfect long haul sleeper - something like Ferrari FF on a budget.
Honda held back on a number things with the CR-Z imho, all of which can be remedied with some aftermarket parts. An aftermarket suspension really helps the most at addressing the Insight-like handling. A good aftermarket wing solves the floaty feeling, and gives the CR-Z a solid feel during hard cornering, with very neutral drift at speed. I’m really considering this supercharger upgrade for mine. I wish Honda had offered these three major improvements as a performance package at the dealership, this car is a really fun daily driver for my 2 hr round trip commute. Still makes me smile each time I hit the road, I feel that Honda just missed the mark by a little on the stock setup.
hey! a fair review for the crz! my hpd supercharged crz was in an accident but i ressurected it and my sc system is frankensteined with parts from the jrsc kit, and some custom intake plumbing.. with a custom exhaust I can tell you that the car does in fact make impressive noises. to each their own on that, of course. best part of the sprintex is of course the whine, but the other SC setups push more power it seems like
Patrick is a goofy guy. You could buy a perfectly good full Civic 1.5T for less than 15k...do the swap yourself the absolute highest it could cost is around that number. What an interesting fella I wonder how hard he got beat over the head building his car.
IRiot Ninja I meant if Honda offered the CRZ today as a new car with the 1.5t, as a sort of “new CRX” that it would cost 30k you nimrod, since you can’t seem to fathom what new cars cost. I don’t own a built/modified Honda because I’m not dumb enough to waste my money on that shit.
The CRZ is extremely underrated in the USA just because of the fact that it’s a hybrid. Go to Japan and you’ll see a ton. J’s Racing built an awesome one and they handle great.
The CRZ is a great car to modify! You can throw away the batteries, swap the K in it and you will get a great, lightweight highrevving classic Honda :)
The underrated sports car that needs more boost. When I first saw this video, I was like "wait a second.. Supercharged?" Looks like cool things are possible if they're done right.
i have a 2012 Honda crz, and i got it with an aftermarket exhaust on it and i tell you what you'd be surprised how nice it really does sound for a little car like this.
It does have more modern technology then the 2011-2012 but for swapping out engines like for instance a K24A2 in the z,the 11-12 is better since you'll be able to keep ac amd cruise control working and everything else like the tach etc.. the newer Z is a different story though but yea I do like that the newer z has a push button start,lane camera and the seats are much nicer in black.
I was so so close to buying a CRZ in 2014, the only thing that changed my mind was the lack of the backseat. If it wasn't for that I would be driving a CRZ today instead of my Accord
This car car had so much potential, had Honda made a Si version or something with a K20 or K24 like everyone wanted it probably would have been as popular as the civic Si of the time and would probably still be in production. There's a supercharged Mugen version but I don't think those were ever really sold to the public
Honda were ahead of their time with the CRZ, they tried to give the public something that the public wasn't ready for. Nor did they market it right. It doesn't do hybrid mileage, and it doesn't do hot hatch performance - but it wasn't designed to do those things. The idea of a hybrid CRX created a false expectation in people's mind. If they came out with this today, with the latest tech for a little more power and a little more economy, it'd take off. People are more environmentally conscious than they were even ten years ago, and gas prices have only one way to go... Also, I don't know about American traffic, but in Europe, all the horsepower in the world won't do you a bit of good sitting behind a diesel powered Fiat at the lights 🤷🏻♂️ People should stop playing top trumps and start thinking about what's actually going to be best suited to their daily driving needs.
It's the instant full engage of i-vtech and torque delivery from the electric motor when you press the push to pass button they added in 2013 that makes the CRZ fun. I loved that car, got a RSX Type-s and I still miss it.
I love my CRZ how it is. Dont race, because its not a race car, its a cruising sports car. Fun in the corners, and relaxing to drive. Economical is also a very positive thing, almost 700 km on a full tank. I was thinking of giving it a removable roof.. might be a sweet option to do. Wasnt expensive and its just for fun.
I own a crz and figured out that if you have the a/c on full blast or the heater on full blast then the auto idle stop function doesn't shut the car off in neutral or at a stop 😉
LOVE the S2000! Nice looking and It's SO light I can push it by myself and I'm only 5'2. It's crazy fun, redlining @9000 RPM or more - it's the Teeeniest bit of the tach, it almost seems like its not there with other car's having it wrap a quarter to a third of the way around the gauge... But MAN the cockpit of that thing is like it is practically wrapped around you sitting in the drivers seat. You almost become one with the car...
Loved this video and your personality. Was this the Honda CR-Z HPD factory package? I wasn't looking to consider this for my next car, but you made this car look like a lot of fun. I've owned 2 4th gen BB4 Preludes and really miss it. This feels very much like a successor to it as well- not just the CRX
Man, I just got me a 2011 CR-Z haha. I love it so far. It's automatic though. I do wonder if the supercharger kit would work with an automatic. I think maybe down the road I'd like to add one.
I think it's wrong to talk about this car being the same kind of hybrid as a Prius. A hybrid uses battery and electric motors as the primary drive, with the ICE motor either acting as a supplement to torque or just generating electricity. This is why most 'conventional hybrids have tiny ICE motors that are tuned to run at a constant RPM, much like a genset. The CR-Z is opposite. The drivetrain is primarily driven by the gas motor, and the electric subsystem is just a boost for the gas engine, like during a hillclimb. And just like a regular car, tuning the ICE motor gets you real gains. Honda's name for this hybrid type is 'Integrated Motor Assist." The fact that the engine turns off at stoplights really has nothing to do with the electric or hybrid part of this car, either. There are plenty of regular gas cars that do that, too. Man, I miss my '91 CRX DX. It was stolen and chopped in 2002, found by the police as an empty shell dumped on the side of the road. :-(
Truly, Honda did a damn good job with the CRZ, yet people didn't understand it enough to accept it. On the back seat issue: Nissan did the same thing; the X-Trail, which is our Rogue, has an standard third row seat, while ours is a little known option. What's up with that? And Honda needs to bring out a new generation CRX, to compete in rallycross. That'll be wicked.
I’m not a fan of hybrids and full electric vehicles, but I like that fact that Honda decided to give the CRZ a manual trans instead of giving it a CVT trans and paddles.
I test drove this car when it first came out. I had high hopes despite the hybrid system. It actually felt the same as a base acura rsx so i thought that eventually the will have release a type R or Si version with more power in the near future... We are still waiting Honda Soichiro must be very disappointed
Have to respect Honda for giving us a manual option with the CR-Z. Nobody offered a manual hybrid but them.
Chris723 literally the point of the video is him talking, thus why it’s called a review.
Go have kids with you're mom
Chris723 Grow up. 9 year olds shouldn't be on the internet by themselves
Chris723 *your.
Squidward's House they started with their first hybrid offering a manual the first gen honda insight
I disagree at 2:16, that IS what the CRX was when it came out, a gas saving, fun little economy car to daily drive
Ryan Shea very true
True. The SOHC versions were just as slow as CR-Z. Some versions didn't even push 100HP and people still loved it. I think the only thing that really made this car fail is the fear of Hybrid system, but in reality... It's a great car. It does everything right. Plenty of mods for it. L Series sounds better then D, B or K Series. I heard few and Turbocharger they sound like an EVO.. and that's a complement, stock suspension is stiff and it corners great. Only thing that can put u down is the power... But you can get Supercharger kits from £2000 and make about 180BHP.
Thankfully now it seems like CR-Z are finally gaining popularity and interest that they always deserved, and since sales were so bad... Top spec models (like mine) will probably gain value in the future.
@@TheRazorJDM The only good sounding thing about the K and B series is the intake sound; their exhausts sound pretty badand IMO. On the other hand, the SOHC L15 sounds damn get, intake and exhaust !
@@TheRazorJDM bro hyping up his car so his appreciates, I respect the hustle lol.
nice! I’ve always love the Honda CRZ but it just need a little ‘Boost’
HondaPro Jason nice pun ahhha
Whaaaaaat upppp is the type r close to america?
I looked at a CRZ and it just didn't have enough power or character. So I bought an Abarth and don't regret it.
Alvin Brinson
Lol you got an abarth? GAY😂
Sergio Lopez fuck you too
I gave the car so much shit like everyone else before I actually first drove it. But I thought it was a neat idea so I gave it a shot. I liked it so much that I bought one. Now 3 years later... I don't ever want to get rid of mine. It's incredible. I really really really love this car. I really don't understand the criticism about it behind a hybrid though. I don't know why that's a bad thing. I always thought it was a positive thing.
Same bud!
i haven’t even heard of thing till i drove it, i am in LOVE mines a 2015 so idk how different it would be but i absolutely love it
ZF1 and ZF2 is pretty much same car. Just different body kit bud and like 10HP more ;)
I love mine too! They say its rated for 39 mpg, but i get 50. And it has plenty of power for me when i need it. Not a fuckin race car though.
@@Nick-Nasty yeah I think the most I got is 52 or 55 UK MPG which is good, but I need to drive very gently. But I agree, far from being a racecar haha planning on Turbocharging it somewhere next year! Going for 190HP, then forging and going for 300HP or more! Gonna be fucking fast and handle fucking well!
Honestly the CRZ is a really cool looking platform to build something awesome
Driver's Side model 3 motor out back the new turbo k20 up front
Necrosis3 that would be sweet! I feel like you could do a widebody kit on one of these and some aero and it would look the part too!
Driver's Side it's been done jst google it and dam does it look sexy
Honestly a k20 k24 swap on this car makes it stupid fast especially if you turbocharge it. There's a company that did a k20 awd turbo swap on an early honda insight and it's one of the fastest accelerating Hondas I've ever seen. It almost looks like they fast-forwarded the video.
The CRZ was originally supposed to have a K series supposedly... But it couldn't pass crash safety...
Edit: explains why k swapping is easy to do on the Z; there's plenty of room in the bay.
Thats what I've heard..
could be or maybe they had other plans to offer another engine option but canceled when they say sales wasn't to their liking also halting production...
it's easy to just swap out the engine, what I've heard is that the wiring is a pain in the ass because of the hybrid system, and taking out the electric part would complicate things
@@bigmatcha Nah,they have plug and play harness now. Also the crz is not only light weight for its year but also has a rear suspension geometry similar to the euro type R so that is why a lot of crz owners always tell everyone how easy it is to make turns at fast speeds. I saw a hasport(vtec academy)video where they explained all this btw.
Supercharging costs about the same as a engine swap and you can start all over again. Ending up with 1000 hp k swapped cr-z lol
I do track days with mine! I redline the shit out of it and abuse it so much. 50k miles later, I have had 0 issues ! They have the Honda reliability on their side
Thats because it doesnt have a Turbo. whats atached to the engine that will cause this 130HP car any issues?
quick question does the Econ, Comfort and Sport mode have any effect on the supercharger. like in Econ mode the supercharger produces less power like 140 BPH and in Sports mode it makes about 190 BPH.
@@sel508 As far as I know, the econ mode shouldnt change much when supercharged.
@@nvl2691 oh so those modes on the car become useless once it has a supercharger😂
@@sel508 I mean, they might still have an effect on throttle response, steering feedback etc but power-wise, no difference.
In Europe we have back seats not because it is usable but because of tax. If you have a sports car with just 2 seats, you pay way more tax than with 4 seats.
Wonder if you can order them from Japan since they are supposed to Cary parts up to 10yrs after they stop production
Yh same in UK. Its quite stupid because when I contacted DVLA about removing the back seats turns out it has an effect on the weight of the car because its will be lighter and faster.
@@sirsneakybeaky its funny how removing the back has a huge affect on the tax but me planing to add a supercharger to the engine doesnt affecr the tax itself. Not even a penny.
I used to own a CR-Z for about four years and I loved the car. Not only was it one of the best looking cars on the road, but it was remarkably practical with a rather big boot and easily folding rear seats. I even used the rear seats for carrying actual people on several occasions, even though my friends joked that the rear seats were purposefully designed as a Japanese torturing device :-) The power was a little underwhelming, but it could drive decently fast when pushing the transmission to the limit. The transmission was hands down one of the best units I've ever used. The transmission in my current Mustang is decent and I like it a lot, but the CR-Z was so much more satisfying. That being said, the aluminium ball on the gear lever was a real pain in the winter. When it was really cold, I couldn't touch it with my bare skin which was seriously inconvenient. Another thing I miss is the awesome instrument cluster with the combined digital speedometer and analog tachometer. All things considered it was a fun little car that could easily become a legend if Honda decided to go with the engine of the 3rd gen Type R.
I actually like the sound of that one! Looks like a blast to drive while being a good daily driver.
Facts
E-Tec yo 😂
Daniel Ruiz 😂😂😂😂😂
😂
Danny Ruiz eco-tec
Fred Wop e-tec sounds better
vtec e is a thing
There's no torque steer because there's no torque
Emmanuel Reynoso lol the honda curse
it Dosent need it
Not to be 'that guy' but the battery actually gives it more torque than horsepower. It's pretty dope
Emmanuel Reynoso Comment just as gay as your avatar
Emmanuel Reynoso my hatch that had cam'd f20b paired with a 4.92 final drive felt a hell of a lot torqier than modified boosted cars and v6,v8s. Why? Because of the weight.
I always love when you drive the different cars that are underrated like this.
I’m glad you spoke so highly and didn’t put it down like most people do! I love my CRZ and don’t really think much could replace it. You’re friend needs some BC Racing Coils and a proper alignment then it’ll handle great
I love how you still review all types of cars from expensive to non expensive
The hybrid part kept me away until I found a leftover new 2015 in 2016 discounted which I saw as a future battery replacement allowance. Dark gray with black contrast cut wheels. This car is so good with enough sport and looks that I hope to run it till the battery craps out and maybe after. No way the crx was as well made and as safe and comfortable and no way the original insight was as good day to day and as stable at high speed. If you're a honda guy and want something sportier than the excellent fit, get it. Mpg low 40's city and highway, doesnt matter.
I mean its cute....
CRZ Si should come out with a 1.8t manual. Thatd be sick.
fefnirscards crz isn't sold anymore. Honda stopped selling them in 2016
St33zy Steve Im aware.
St33zy did they all just blink out of existence when honda stopped selling them then?
Simon T you have very shitty reading comprehension. As I stated Honda stopped selling them in 2016...
great job, you edited your post and then pretend to have not made the mistake in the first place. You said "CRZ's don't exist anymore". So now instead of having a laugh about it I just think you're a little bitch.
I bought a 2014 CR-Z as a daily and love the thing, the 6-speed is awesome. Saw the mixed reviews but as a tech I knew what I was getting into, and after 4 years and 140 000kms still love driving it everyday. And it is very sporty for low reving 1.5L engine that is has. I put 1 inch wheel spacers on the rear to bring out the inset wheels and left the rims stock as I liked them, added rear spoiler and a Takeda CAI and then my aftermarket stereo, tinted the windows, and other then change the oil I have not done a single other thing.
I feel Honda focused solely on reincarnating the CRX HF with the CRZ.
Exactly. No attempt at resurrecting the Si and minimal sport choices like the expensive HPD parts.
I actually like these.. i thought they did the crx justice styling wise... performance mehh... however its a honda so im sure other honda engines can swap in with minimal hassel.. but i dnt know i never really checked one out
I've owned two CR-Z's. I supercharged the first one. The second one has a turbo. After a proper wheel/tire setup, some forced induction and the HPD limited slip differential, it should be a decent car. Again, not something Honda offered in a showroom, you have to do it yourself.
Love your videos and channel!!!
But I had more fun than could be believed in my HF. That thing was awesome and drove all the way from Philly to Boston on less than a tank of gas. I do agree w your post though😕
You won't know what hit you when that Electric engine kicks in yo!!
IkaFang "electric engine" 😂
*Motor
40 lb ft and 10 hp
ETEC yo!!!
Great review! I'm picking up a 2012 ex, cherry red with black rims and slight tint tomorrow. I've wanted this car for years!! My car now is finally worth more than I owe on it, so after looking at cr-zs dreaming for the past 3 years in finally a reality. So amped. The sport mode is so incredibly fun, you truly feel the boost, and like you said there is slight drift in the back, but I can adapt to that, and if that is the only issue for driving really, I'm ok with that. So many pros with this car.
I mostly wanted to share my excitement I guess hahaha but loved this review.
you could get a manual transmission in a first gen honda insight :)
and the 1st gen civic hybrid too.
First manual hybrid 6 speed though :)
YES
1st gen insight was manual only afaik
They came in auto.
I used to own a CRZ. Loved every minute of it. Insanely cheap to run as a daily, but equally as fun blasting up the mountains. I hit Blood Mountain 3 or 4 times a year with my friends and kept up with Si’s. Man this video made me want another one!!
Last time i saw one of these on the road it was doing a hand brake skid out of a karting venue parking lot. It crashed into a road sign... To be fair, most front wheel drive 114hp skids end that way.
i've been considering a CRZ as a first car, im just going through reviews. thank you for your input
My first car too
If you think this is cool then next time your out in AZ the boys at Hasport have a supercharged k24 crz you could probably review. Makes like 365hp.
ChrisSadowski I'm in Az whAt part of Az you in bud far west valley here
I always liked the idea of a K or B series CRZ, but what I'd love to see is one which still utilizes the hybrid
brandon wright I’m in the east valley. I work at Hasport out in Tempe though.
Iesa Rahman that would be pretty cool, have the power and fuel economy
ChrisSadowski Exactly, but I reckon that it'd be pretty expensive and that goes against the ethos of the CRX/ CRZ
I've got the 2011 CRZ. Drives great. Love the UFO look of it. Do wish it had the wishbone suspension my Prelude had. And the sunroof. Man, I miss my Prelude. Could care less about back seats however.
The original Honda Insight from the early 2000s was a hybrid that was available as a manual. I owned an automatic for a couple of years and it was really neat, curb weight of 1800 pounds will let you keep the speed through the corners really well, which was needed because the 0 to 60 was around 12.5. I considered trying to modify it, but the only real way to get performance from that was a K-series engine swap....which is awesome, but so expensive.
This makes me want to supercharge my Fit... but I feel the engine will die twice as fast.
So 300k miles instead of 600k?
@@lewisdavis1491 You make an excellent argument...
@@LazerLord10 same! I’m still on the lookout for a sprintex supercharger for mine. 180hp in a fit would be a blast to drive
Funny how this video inspired me into getting one of these. Now after a year or so... I finally got one, and it's... Great. For a kid that looks for fun sports car (especially in UK) I wouldn't look much further. You can insure it fairly cheap, and it drives well, goes well and get decent MPGs.
Yes in straight line it is lacking on stock motor, even I realized it after a week... When I got a little more confident.
As for driving in turns it's just great.
As for daily car it works good as well.
And I agree, stock shifter feels like short shifter and I love it.
The first gen Honda Insight hybrid came standard as a stick, and a lot of people bought them that way. They're pretty easy to find on Craigslist these days.
I fell like honda had good intentions with the hybrid but i felt that they should of done that with the fit, then later on add it to the CRZ when the hybrid system was perfected. I would still like to see the CRZ make a come back because who doesnt love the instant torque of an electric motor and the top end of a high revving honda motor.
Nice to see a CRZ, especially on your channel! Nice video man 👍
Iesa Rahman Your profile picture isn't really worth showing off.
Jeff Jones I know 😛
These 1.5 Hybrid Honda's are great, used to have a Fit RS Hybrid Manual, seriously regret selling that little beast
I bought a 2011 CR-Z in October of last year, mostly for the economy. Gas here in Hawaii mid May is over $3.65 /gal. I did an experiment on gas mileage. I switched to 89 octane, which gives me 44-45 mpg consistently, using mileage divided by gallons used, not the onboard computer. A recent trip of 215 miles gave me 47.5 mpg. Plus it's a BLAST to drive. This last fill-up I put in 93 octane premium to see if it makes any difference in mileage or performance. The next tank will give more of an accurate result, having less remaining 89 octane in the mix. It's only supposed to get about 37 or so combined mileage on 87 octane, so I'm really happy with it. The interior layout is a perfect layout for my wife and I. The "back seat" panel is usually folded down, which gives out-of-view storage for small items.
Thanks for your great review of that CR-Z. I subscribed, so looking forward to seeing more videos.
I love the “sleeper” car reviews you do David. I always learn so much
You really have to own one of these cars to really appreciate them. Got my CRZ a couple months ago and always loved the styling, but the performance put me off on paper, but after owning the car for a while, it makes up for the lack of power in fun. It handles very well and response from the engine is great. Coming from owning an Integra GSR this car was definitely a more comfortable, cost saving and overall smart transition. Hasn’t let me down once. Except maybe going up hills lol.
When I saw it for the first time at a car show I was exited. But when I found out they went hybrid and did not offer a high revving VTEC mill I was permanently put off. They would have sold a lot more with a proper VTEC in it, that's for sure. They practically cut out the only group that would give a damn about those cars. I suppose we should have been thankful there was a hybrid with a manual transmission...
Yo can swap a k series and make your own “ si cr-z “
Swaps can be done, but it really should have been a factory option is what I got at.
Hey man just letting you know you spelled excited wrong. Good point tho.
The Dutch Texan honestly man they would’ve sold more I’d think
I was going to buy one till i found out what it was about. The shape, dash and manual option were really appealing then it was a let down.
I'll be honest: it sounds like a supercharged mini Cooper. Not necessarily bad.
I actually owned a 2003 Honda civic hybrid with a 5 speed manual transmission. The crz is not the only hybrid with a manual transmission, but it's the most fun.
they actually made the supercharger kit for the insight as well, I remember they had different stages all the way up to a full blown tuned version withal bunch of mods!
i really have to say i have never been more intrigued by a car review
I bought one in 2010 when they first came out and loved just about everything. I only did a few cosmetic upgrades. My average MPG was in the 50s. The car turned heads the entire 6 years I had it. With the limited number run, most didn’t know what it was or how much (little) it cost. I would definitely purchase another.
I experienced the head turning as well. It freaked me out for a bit, because I kept noticing cars slowing down while passing my house, and I started to get paranoid thinking they were casing my place to rob. Then I noticed it happening when I was at my Mom's house as well and when it happened while I was chatting with her neighbor out front, I finally realized it was the CAR parked out front that they were slowing to look at. Someone told me it looked like a spaceship once ...😆
1. Yes, the 1st gen Insight was available in both stick & CVT versions. I had the stick version. 53 MPG, and slow as an armadillo.
"Only Hybrid with a stick" referred to current production. 2. No rear seat in the U. S. because our safety rules require enough room for an average adult male to sit there without his head hitting the roof or rear window. The CR-Z is just too small back there. 3. I am on my second CR-Z, as is my wife. We each had a 2011, then she got a 2015, and I got a 2016. 170,000+ miles on mine when I traded it, never needed a single repair. I get about 43 MPG out of each of mine, and I drive the tires off this thing. It is a riot to toast unsuspecting WRXs. No chance with the STi, though. She gets about 46-47 from hers. Guess she's the better driver! Only reason I traded mine was Honda discontinuing the CR-Z. I knew if I ever wanted another one, and I did, then it was 2016 or never. Even if Honda does come out with a new version, it almost certainly won't be a 40+ MPG hybrid. :-(
I love this thing! small, hybrid, supercharged, i need those 2 back seats though!
yeah they have backseats in the European market, but i've heard they're VERY cramped. even worse than the FR-S.
The fact that this car is a two-seat only is one of its greatest assets. If you need a car to haul more than you and your girlfriend, buy a minivan.
samson3000 lmfao , i always tell the bro’s they have to debate with my girl on who I’m picking up 😂😂😂
I have a stock CRZ, bought new in '11. 320k on it, and still runs like new. I actually tried to order one as I wanted the EX package but they didn't sell them with a stick. The guy laughed at me and told me the factory that made them was destroyed in that tsunami. Honda had bigger plans originally. Jackson Racing was going to supply them with a supercharged Si version. They actually sold all the blowers that got made and quit pushing the car while they rebuild. Real shame. If you can find one of the Jackson blowers they are the way to go. Not quiet as weird under the hood either.
So glad you did this review there are not many for this setup please look at a newer model with the same setup that has the electric "boost" button
I love my CR-Z!!! The fact that it's a hybrid only helps the situation.
More Torque bud 👌
Going on about the gages all video, doesn’t show them
Yeah pretty disappointed too
honestly though i drive one and the gauges are the best part of the car
bro just google it
There's a handful of people who have K-swapped the CR-Z and it's amazing it ends up being the car most of us were hoping for when we heard of a CR-X successor.
2:50 I thought he was lowering and raising the windows with no hands lol. fking power lines man
I've had my CR-Z (also a 2011) for about 7 months now and I genuinely think I like it more than my 2006 Jetta GLI. Sure I'm no longer turbo'd, but I feel better about my carbon footprint, the electric motor gives you a nice kick down low with instant torque, it has V-tec, it's a 6 speed HYBRID, it saves me a ton of cash on 87 refills ,the car is sleak AND some of the body mods I've seen are incredible, and finally the car has sooooo much potential for mods. I can see this as being a hot buy in the future as sporty cars get harder to find that aren't plastic or full EV. I think these are in the last gen of ICE engines and I can see their value shooting up in the next 10-15 years.
In the future I'd love to see an AWD conversion with a small turbo that kicks in at 3k rpm. If your battery is depleted you might struggle to climb hills (gotta love Appalachia), but with a turbo that start kicking in around 2700-3k rpm I think it'd provide the PERFECT supplement to the low end torque of the electric motor assist and still give awesome gas mileage. I'm rarely above 3k rpm unless I'm on an on-ramp :)
Obviously my car isn't a Lamborghini or anything & has nothing on your Stang or 240 but I would love it if you ever were in the PA area and reviewed my stage 2 2016 GLI. Have yet to see anyone review a gen 3 TSI GLI (atleast a big channel like yours). It is actually a pretty quick car for a sedan that passes also as a family daily. Love the channel as always bro!
Good luck with that tsi......
Lol can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not but I raced plenty of hawkeye sti's / even newer subaru's in my area for that matter and thrashed them. If you aren't being sarcastic I apologize. But even the s3 audi IS38 turbo is a direct bolt on for the newer MK6 GLI's so no luck really needed. Guy out in florida is putting down 500 horsepower with meth on stock internals. I can give you his instagram page.
I bought a used 2010 gti one owner detailed history on the car from a jaguar dealer in cinci. The car had 60kish miles. I had the car for 5 days before the timing chain tensioner failed and the engine ate itself. Dealer took the car back and I got my money back. Went and bought a one owner 05 wrx after that and haven’t looked back since. I’m not hating at all and I’m not saying my cars a race car. All I’m doing is saying good luck with your German car. I myself will never buy German again after that stressful nightmare hahaha.
Yeah truth be told +Waltzin you have a better chance going higher horsepower on stock internals for your TSI vs most Subaru platforms. Most people build there engines up once they get close to 350 (unless you are a very brave sole lmao). Love your videos dude !
Wasn’t saying that at all lol i just had a nightmare experience with a tsi engine and wished him luck lol
Maybe use a supercharger like this on the Integra later in it's life? I love that supercharger whine lol
Zion the Lion no. ITBs. No rice induction. No.
VQ35likeDhalsim I just realized. They was autocorrect. I meant to say force but it changed it to rice lmao 😂😂😂naw but ITBs for the win.
Leslie H. That's why I said later in it's life, I'm talking like a couple years from now lol but NA is always good too.
ITBs would increase throttle response and won't completely change the linear nature of an N/A car. Not to mention they sound incredible! Some cars deserve to be N/A and going forced induction can sorta "ruin" them. Besides when you are talking about money, it's WAY more expensive to build an N/A motor.
gospelwraith David did say he really wanted a Integra after driving thay yellow and it was also itb. Yea. They sound awesome!!! And throttle response. 😎
its weird to me that people dont realize that the hondas we think of today were not their intention when making the car. The CRX is literally a 50MPG econo box that had 50hp. It wasnt until engine swapping that it was something desirable. This is exactly what the CRX was. a "sporty" economy car that gets really good MPG. the insight was the real hybrid car. also the CRX didnt have back seats in America but it did in other markets as well.
50 hp?
I had a 1st gen CRX base model, it had 90 hp.
The US version with the CVCC head had a bit less power but not 50.
Talks about how cool gauges are, yet he doesn’t show them haha
The CR-X and RX7 also had back seats in other markets.
Other markets must have lower standards for rear headroom and legroom.
I love my 2012 CR-Z. Honestly I see more insight in it than crx. It's so fun to rip this car around city blocks. The auto-off is nice but can get annoying because it turns off things like heat or ac. Hill assist is nice when I want to be lazy and not use the parking brake and I prefer not having rear seats. I can fit my bike in the back. I want to know where he got those leather seats from!
It shouldn't shut the ac or heater off when in auto stop🤔 Maybe something is up with your z cuz on mine it will stay on if the ac is on,not sure about the heater though since I haven't tried it in this heat.
Well, I'm a proud owner of 2012 CRZ myself. I bought it about a two months ago, and oh boy, I'm in love with that thing. Great mileage, sporty feel.. I agree with all you said in the video, it's amazing mix from both of the worlds - petrol & electric, and all of that without being boring. The only thing I do not like about it is the engine on kind of weaker side, it could definitely benefit from having more power than the stock engine has. But with a supercharger or engine swap it's perfect long haul sleeper - something like Ferrari FF on a budget.
If the damn thing came as a K24 rwd or awd.....would be killer
Colin Barrineau fwd is much faster if done right. Just look at civic type r, fastest hatchback. Competition includes awd and rwd
@@TheAsdfrid no it isnt, out of all the combos that wheels can be driven front wheel drive is the worst behind awd and rwd.
Honda held back on a number things with the CR-Z imho, all of which can be remedied with some aftermarket parts. An aftermarket suspension really helps the most at addressing the Insight-like handling. A good aftermarket wing solves the floaty feeling, and gives the CR-Z a solid feel during hard cornering, with very neutral drift at speed.
I’m really considering this supercharger upgrade for mine. I wish Honda had offered these three major improvements as a performance package at the dealership, this car is a really fun daily driver for my 2 hr round trip commute. Still makes me smile each time I hit the road, I feel that Honda just missed the mark by a little on the stock setup.
I also do a 2 1/2 hour commute and I love this car CR-Z 2014 EX With a wolfer in the back
Thanks for not bombing us with commercials I enjoy your videos.
hey! a fair review for the crz! my hpd supercharged crz was in an accident but i ressurected it and my sc system is frankensteined with parts from the jrsc kit, and some custom intake plumbing.. with a custom exhaust I can tell you that the car does in fact make impressive noises. to each their own on that, of course. best part of the sprintex is of course the whine, but the other SC setups push more power it seems like
I’m driving my GFs CRZ at the moment because my Accord got hit. Great fun to drive and looks good parked next to old my CRX vtec
A new crx with the Civic 1.5T at the very least would be awesome and I can't imagine it being very expensive.
It's 2018, it would cost at least $30K.
Patrick is a goofy guy. You could buy a perfectly good full Civic 1.5T for less than 15k...do the swap yourself the absolute highest it could cost is around that number. What an interesting fella I wonder how hard he got beat over the head building his car.
IRiot Ninja I meant if Honda offered the CRZ today as a new car with the 1.5t, as a sort of “new CRX” that it would cost 30k you nimrod, since you can’t seem to fathom what new cars cost. I don’t own a built/modified Honda because I’m not dumb enough to waste my money on that shit.
The CRZ is extremely underrated in the USA just because of the fact that it’s a hybrid. Go to Japan and you’ll see a ton. J’s Racing built an awesome one and they handle great.
The CRZ is a great car to modify! You can throw away the batteries, swap the K in it and you will get a great, lightweight highrevving classic Honda :)
The underrated sports car that needs more boost. When I first saw this video, I was like "wait a second.. Supercharged?" Looks like cool things are possible if they're done right.
i have a 2012 Honda crz, and i got it with an aftermarket exhaust on it and i tell you what you'd be surprised how nice it really does sound for a little car like this.
As a Z owner. My biggest recommendation is to buy a 2013 -2016. My 2011 is great but the better IMA and handsfree/nav upgrades on 2013+ is worth it.
It does have more modern technology then the 2011-2012 but for swapping out engines like for instance a K24A2 in the z,the 11-12 is better since you'll be able to keep ac amd cruise control working and everything else like the tach etc.. the newer Z is a different story though but yea I do like that the newer z has a push button start,lane camera and the seats are much nicer in black.
I was so so close to buying a CRZ in 2014, the only thing that changed my mind was the lack of the backseat. If it wasn't for that I would be driving a CRZ today instead of my Accord
This car car had so much potential, had Honda made a Si version or something with a K20 or K24 like everyone wanted it probably would have been as popular as the civic Si of the time and would probably still be in production. There's a supercharged Mugen version but I don't think those were ever really sold to the public
Honda was thinking about the people who wanted to buy the car, not those that might buy the car.
true, but if Honda had broadened the appeal just a little bit, maybe those who might have bought would have actually bought
This video showed up after I just finished watching RCR! Yeah,why not watch it!
Honda were ahead of their time with the CRZ, they tried to give the public something that the public wasn't ready for.
Nor did they market it right. It doesn't do hybrid mileage, and it doesn't do hot hatch performance - but it wasn't designed to do those things. The idea of a hybrid CRX created a false expectation in people's mind.
If they came out with this today, with the latest tech for a little more power and a little more economy, it'd take off. People are more environmentally conscious than they were even ten years ago, and gas prices have only one way to go...
Also, I don't know about American traffic, but in Europe, all the horsepower in the world won't do you a bit of good sitting behind a diesel powered Fiat at the lights 🤷🏻♂️
People should stop playing top trumps and start thinking about what's actually going to be best suited to their daily driving needs.
First gen Honda Insight had a manual and also turned off when at a stop. I had one and it was fun. Thinking of getting this now.
It will so nice when you talk about trunk cover,no back sits,the mods that change on the clouster,etc. to show them to us
Hello, I want to order the supercharger, what is the Brand? Thanks for the great review. what is the Brand?
Finally haha. I have a 2015 Honda CRZ and I love it. Sometimes the seating is a problem obviously but other than that it's an awesome car
LOVE this guy. Super positive and honest review. Thanks 😊😊
You're beautiful
It's the instant full engage of i-vtech and torque delivery from the electric motor when you press the push to pass button they added in 2013 that makes the CRZ fun. I loved that car, got a RSX Type-s and I still miss it.
I autocross mine and it does pretty good with a few suspension mods
You know Saturday is gunna be a good day when David posts a video 👍
I love my CRZ how it is.
Dont race, because its not a race car, its a cruising sports car.
Fun in the corners, and relaxing to drive.
Economical is also a very positive thing, almost 700 km on a full tank.
I was thinking of giving it a removable roof.. might be a sweet option to do.
Wasnt expensive and its just for fun.
Finally somebody with a brain in comments
Ugh. That sound reminds me of my old R53 Mini Cooper S. I miss that car so much. It was so fun. Good review.
I own a crz and figured out that if you have the a/c on full blast or the heater on full blast then the auto idle stop function doesn't shut the car off in neutral or at a stop 😉
You only need to turn on demister to disable idle stop
In my opinion this is the best looking car Honda has ever made, apart from the nsx and s2000.
LOVE the S2000! Nice looking and It's SO light I can push it by myself and I'm only 5'2. It's crazy fun, redlining @9000 RPM or more - it's the Teeeniest bit of the tach, it almost seems like its not there with other car's having it wrap a quarter to a third of the way around the gauge...
But MAN the cockpit of that thing is like it is practically wrapped around you sitting in the drivers seat. You almost become one with the car...
Loved this video and your personality. Was this the Honda CR-Z HPD factory package? I wasn't looking to consider this for my next car, but you made this car look like a lot of fun. I've owned 2 4th gen BB4 Preludes and really miss it. This feels very much like a successor to it as well- not just the CRX
Man, I just got me a 2011 CR-Z haha. I love it so far. It's automatic though. I do wonder if the supercharger kit would work with an automatic. I think maybe down the road I'd like to add one.
I think it's wrong to talk about this car being the same kind of hybrid as a Prius. A hybrid uses battery and electric motors as the primary drive, with the ICE motor either acting as a supplement to torque or just generating electricity. This is why most 'conventional hybrids have tiny ICE motors that are tuned to run at a constant RPM, much like a genset.
The CR-Z is opposite. The drivetrain is primarily driven by the gas motor, and the electric subsystem is just a boost for the gas engine, like during a hillclimb. And just like a regular car, tuning the ICE motor gets you real gains.
Honda's name for this hybrid type is 'Integrated Motor Assist."
The fact that the engine turns off at stoplights really has nothing to do with the electric or hybrid part of this car, either. There are plenty of regular gas cars that do that, too.
Man, I miss my '91 CRX DX. It was stolen and chopped in 2002, found by the police as an empty shell dumped on the side of the road. :-(
With the Crx they only offered back seats in the euro and jdm markets as well
The intro music though!!
Truly, Honda did a damn good job with the CRZ, yet people didn't understand it enough to accept it.
On the back seat issue: Nissan did the same thing; the X-Trail, which is our Rogue, has an standard third row seat, while ours is a little known option. What's up with that?
And Honda needs to bring out a new generation CRX, to compete in rallycross. That'll be wicked.
The first gen Honda Insight was a hybrid and a manual. Also here in Europe we have the Suzuki Ignis which you can get as a hybrid and with a manual.
I have a 2014 CR- Z I love it It’s an automatic, but the paddle shifters are nice
I’m not a fan of hybrids and full electric vehicles, but I like that fact that Honda decided to give the CRZ a manual trans instead of giving it a CVT trans and paddles.
The cool factor with this thing is crazy
The Honda insight had a manual option but the crz is the first 6 speed manual in a production hybrid
And first sporty hybrid with manual ;)
@@TheRazorJDM Tru Tru
I test drove this car when it first came out. I had high hopes despite the hybrid system. It actually felt the same as a base acura rsx so i thought that eventually the will have release a type R or Si version with more power in the near future...
We are still waiting Honda
Soichiro must be very disappointed
There are Manual Hybrid Civics. Someone at my University has one, I walk by it almost every day.
I just saw you at the Clemson autocross event. Was too scared to say hi but it was cool to see you there man