| 3dr Man (3) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3dr Man Specs | $19,695 | $18,763 | 31 | 37 |
| 3dr Man EX Specs | $21,255 | $20,243 | 31 | 37 |
| 3dr Man EX w/Navi Specs | $23,055 | $21,951 | 31 | 37 |
| 3dr CVT (3) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3dr CVT Specs | $20,345 | $19,379 | 35 | 39 |
| 3dr CVT EX Specs | $21,905 | $20,860 | 35 | 39 |
| 3dr CVT EX w/Navi Specs | $23,705 | $22,568 | 35 | 39 |
At last year's SEMA show, Honda and its HPD division came to the plate with no fewer than a dozen different concepts. One of them was the CR-Z Racer you see above. Today... June 8, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
Exactly two months ago Honda’s tuning arm, Mugen (more specifically Mugen Euro), announced plans for the development of a high-performance Honda CR-Z hybrid hatch and... May 18, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
There’s been talk of a more powerful Honda CR-Z in the works ever since the hybrid ‘hot’ hatch was first launched. This was mostly because the car that was... March 21, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Performance hybrids seem to be the order of the day, with Porsche just moments ago unveiling its second-generation 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 and now Mugen Euro announcing plans... March 17, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Fast fact: the 1980s Honda CRX, even in sporty Si trim, regularly got above 50 miles per gallon in normal driving. That's not the EPA rating, but it's what drivers are used... March 11, 2011 by John Curran
The 2012 Honda CR-Z is the sole occupant of the hybrid sports coupe sector, and coupes in general haven't been a growth segment of late.
The Scion tC is probably its closest competitor, with a full restyle last year and a heavy focus on infotainment and sound systems.
For iconic shapes, the regrettably pricey MINI Cooper and the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle are "statement" cars that are also fun to drive.
The Ford Fiesta and new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic subcompacts--both offered as sedans and hatchbacks--offer more space inside, four or five seats, and fuel economy that's almost as good, for prices that may end up lower than the CR-Z.
We think they may be the real competition for the CR-Z.
