Overview & Reviews

Introduced just last year, the 2012 Honda CR-Z returns essentially unchanged.

• Quick steering
• Nimble size and handling
• Sporty looks.
• Good fuel economy

• Excessive road noise
• Most competitors have backseats
• Poor rearward visibility
• So-so crash scores.
• Missing a few upscale features

User Reviews:

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  I love getting in my car each morning! - 2012 Honda CR-Z
  By kristen21 - December 2 - 10:44 pm

  I love this car! I bought it because I wanted a fuel efficient car that was also fun to drive. This car is definitely fun to drive and I love getting into it each morning. Ive owned my CR-z for about 6 months now. This car is really comfortable-- I love that the seats hug you. I also like all the bells and whistles like blue tooth phone connection, radio adjustment from the steering wheel, and a USB port to hook up my ipod. I had to rent a Chevy Malibu and every time I got in the car I missed my CR-z. I hated the way the Malibu handled and I didnt like its responsiveness. I love this car and would definitely recommend it.

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  Great comprimise between sport and milage - 2012 Honda CR-Z
  By rskdsk - August 27 - 2:54 pm

  I absolutley love this car. It is sporty, has a cool 3d dash, has some power in sport mode, and has style! It is not a tire shreader ... but much 1000X better than the veloster I traded in! The car even handels decent. Yes, it does not have rear seats and the real mpg is about 35-37mpg in eco mode ... 30-32mpg in sport mode ... but it is perfect as the daily go to work car.

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  Fun Drive! - 2012 Honda CR-Z
  By rzmann - May 21 - 10:55 am

  Had this car for 5 months now and cant wait to drive it each day. We live in the Rockies and travel to Salt Lake Utah valley often. Love the ride up and down the mountains. No lost of power coming up. Fuel average is 40 mpg. Sport car all the way!

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  I love it - 2012 Honda CR-Z
  By dano_seattle - April 25 - 12:02 am

  I saw a couple of these running around town, but never really stopped to look. I began calculating gas costs of my 1997 gas eater and decided it was time to look around. I looked at all kinds of different models, hybrids, new, used, etc. I finally settled on the CR-Z as my first choice for test drive and once I drove it, that was it. If I wasnt convinced before I was then. Sleek, sharp, and comfortable all around would be the best way to describe. I completely agree with the other reviewers as well.

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  Great ride, performance and fuel economy - 2012 Honda CR-Z
  By drewmn - April 4 - 1:03 pm

  Im not a treehugger. This car caught me with its design and road feel. The performance is available to you, and as a bonus you get some pretty amazing gas savings. Ive been averaging between 43-48mpg on the highway. Everything about this car is tailored to the driver and you really feel that this is your vehicle, not the passengers. Its quick to accelerate, handles great around corners, and is a fun car. The rear of the car has plenty of storage space unless of course you have a Great Dane. Plenty of leg room, great sound system, and exceptional quality really add value to this vehicle. Not to mention it takes up so little space in the garage.

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  Fun to Drive and Economical. - 2012 Honda CR-Z
  By lw3 - February 29 - 12:33 pm

  Im not a typical Hybrid buyer and this wasnt a car I was even considering until I saw it on the showroom floor. I took a test drive almost on a lark. But then a funny thing happened, I fell in love with this car. It feels like a sports car, and yet it gets great gas mileage and looks great. The design team looked at Minis, VW Sciroccos and Lotus. I would say they relied on the Lotus most of all. Yes , theres no back seat, but have you ever sat in a Mini backseat or a VW? I actually feel the cargo room is a better way to go.