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Model Overview of The Honda CR-Z's For Sale in Middletown, CT

2016 Honda CR-Z Information

2016 Honda CR-Z

The Honda CR-Z is a small two-seat runabout with a hybrid gas-electric engine that delivers an EPA-estimated 37 mpg Combined when ordered with the optional CVT.

The CR-Z is nothing if not an ambitious car. It sets out to prove that small hybrids can be sporty, fun, and maybe even a little sexy. Wheres the evidence? The CR-Z certainly looks like its prepared for takeoff and offers an honest-to-goodness manual transmission, something you cant get on any other hybrid. The short wheelbase provides built-in agility, and the snug interior has room for just two people. Everyone knows two-seaters are a hoot, right?

Were not convinced, or even reluctantly persuaded, that the CR-Z has clinched its mission. Certainly it demonstrates that a hybrid doesnt have to be a one-note player that exists for efficiencys sake, but it breaks no ground when it comes to performance per gallon.

So what we have here is an aggressively styled hatchback with proven hybrid technology and a healthy shot of personality. Its not designed to win over the masses of course, although it could afford to move a little in that direction. The CR-Z is a companion for folks who take their individualism seriously.

Powering all models is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motor that together produce 130 horsepower. A 6-speed manual transmission with hill-start assist is standard, making the CR-Z the only hybrid on the market that you can shift yourself. All models offer three driving modes: Normal, Econ, and Sport.

The CR-Z has been with us since 2010, but looks the part of a new car thanks to exterior freshening for the 2016 CR-Z lineup. Up front are revised air intakes and a more angular grille. The side trim and wheels are also new. Inside is a larger infotainment touchscreen, and blind spot monitoring is available for the first time.

With its unique layout and hybrid power, the CR-Z has few direct competitors. For buyers most interested in efficiency, the Toyota Prius C could be a compelling alternative. If handling is a chief concern, we recommend looking at the gas-powered Ford Fiesta ST. The charming MINI Cooper offers equally expressive styling.

2014 Honda CR-Z Information

2014 Honda CR-Z

In a world of ho-hum looking hybrids, the Honda CR-Z attempts to infuse panache into an otherwise bland segment. Dubbed a hybrid sport coupe, the CR-Z is a compact hatchback that seats two. CR-Z is the only hybrid available with a manual transmission.

The 2014 Honda CR-Z carries over unchanged from 2013, when the CR-Z got an updated look with a revised front fascia, new rear diffuser and new 16-inch alloy wheels, as well as some extra standard features. Underneath, a new lithium-ion battery pack and more powerful electric motor helped to bump up horsepower and torque for 2013.

The CR-Z is what's called a mild hybrid, pairing Honda's 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 15-kilowatt electric motor. The electric motor is used to make the car go faster, but the CR-Z will not operate on purely electric power at low speeds, like full-hybrid vehicles will. On the CR-Z, the electrification serves to boost acceleration almost like a turbocharger. This allows the use of a smaller, more-efficient engine.

Combined with the 144-volt battery pack, the CR-Z is good for a combined power output of 130 horsepower. Torque is 140 pound-feet on models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, and 127 pound-feet on models that use the continuously variable transmission, or CVT.

CR-Z models come with a Plus Sport system, which gives the driver what's essentially a push-to-pass button. Pressing the S+ button will give the CR-Z an acceleration boost for five seconds, provided the car is going 20 mph or more and the battery is more than 50 percent charged.

Cars equipped with the manual transmission get an EPA fuel-economy estimate of 31/38 mpg City/Highway. With the CVT, fuel economy is greatly improved around town, with an EPA rating of 36/39 mpg City/Highway.

The Honda CR-Z is about the same length and width as a Honda Fit, but CR-Z lacks the Fit's function and practicality. Fit seats five. Cargo space in the CR-Z is vast, but storage space within arm's length of the driver is lacking. The CR-Z doesn't feel like a hybrid, especially not with the standard 6-speed manual transmission, and that's either a good thing or bad thing depending on your point of view.

The CR-Z can be set in Sport, Normal or Econ modes, which adjust throttle sensitivity, steering assist, air-conditioning usage and transmission programming on cars with the CVT. You can also get additional electric-motor assist on cars with the manual transmission.

Inside, the instrument panel is busy, with a dominant light-ring changing colors from green to blue to red, depending on how hard you're driving. The dashboard is sculpted to be futuristic, but we wish more design time had been spent on being practical rather than cool. The cloth mesh seats are supportive with good bolstering, and the HID headlamps on the CR-Z EX are excellent. There's a blind spot caused by the roofline, and visibility in the rearview mirror is restricted, due to the nearly flat roofline.

Competitors have sprung up since the CR-Z launched in 2011, which best the Honda hatch in spaciousness and efficiency. The Toyota Prius C seats four, gets an impressive 53/46 mpg City/Highway, and starts at about a thousand bucks less. Ford has C-MAX, which is larger and a few thousand dollars more, but offers tons more space and is available in either a hybrid or a plug-in version.

Non-hybrid hatches like Honda Fit and Mazda3 are also worth considering. If style and performance are your main concerns, there are the Fiat Abarth, Hyundai Veloster or Mini Cooper, which all offer distinct designs and good gas mileage. The CR-Z is a good choice if you like its sporty looks, but for practicality and value, we'd look elsewhere.

2013 Honda CR-Z Information

2013 Honda CR-Z

In a world of ho-hum looking hybrids, the 2013 Honda CR-Z attempts to infuse a little panache into an otherwise bland segment. Dubbed a hybrid sport coupe, the CR-Z is a compact hatchback that seats two.

For 2013, Honda CR-Z gets an updated look with a revised front fascia, new rear diffuser and new 16-inch alloy wheels, as well as some extra standard features. Underneath, a new lithium-ion battery pack and more powerful electric motor help to bump up horsepower and torque. 2013 CR-Z models also come with a new Plus Sport system, which gives the driver what's essentially a push-to-pass button. Pressing the S+ button will give the car an acceleration boost for five seconds, provided the car is going 20 mph or more and the battery is more than 50 percent charged.

The CR-Z is what's called a mild hybrid, pairing Honda's 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 15 kilowatt electric motor. The electric motor is used to make the car go faster, but the CR-Z will not operate on purely electric power at low speeds like full-hybrid vehicles will. On the CR-Z, the electrification serves to boost acceleration like a turbocharger. This allows the use of a smaller, more-efficient engine, a less powerful engine.

Combined with the 144-volt battery pack, the CR-Z is good for a combined power output of 130 horsepower, up from 122 hp on the previous model. Torque is 140 pound-feet on models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, and 127 lb.-ft. on models that use the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

EPA fuel economy ratings are slightly up for 2013. Cars equipped with the manual transmission get 31/38 mpg City/Highway, one mpg better on the highway. The CVT, meanwhile, is rated at 36/39 mpg City/Highway, up one mile per gallon in city driving.

The Honda CR-Z is about the same length and width as a Honda Fit, but CR-Z lacks Fit's function and practicality. Fit seats five. Cargo space in the CR-Z is vast, but storage space within arm's length of the driver is lacking. The CR-Z doesn't feel like a hybrid, especially not with the standard 6-speed manual transmission, and that's either a good thing or bad thing depending on your hybrid point of view.

The CR-Z can be set in Sport, Normal or Econ modes, which adjust throttle sensitivity, steering assist, air-conditioning usage and transmission programming on cars with the CVT, or additional electric motor assist on cars with the manual transmission.

Inside, the instrument panel is busy, with a dominant light-ring changing colors from green to blue to red depending on how hard you're driving. The dashboard is sculpted to be futuristic, and we wish more design time had been spent on being practical rather than cool. The cloth mesh seats are supportive with good bolstering, and the HID headlamps on the CR-Z EX are excellent.

There's a blind spot on account of the roofline, and visibility in the rearview mirror is restricted on account of the nearly flat roofline.

Competitors have sprung up since the CR-Z launched in 2011 that best the Honda hatch in spaciousness and efficiency. Toyota Prius C seats four, gets an impressive 53/46 mpg City/Highway, and starts at about a thousand bucks less. Ford has C-MAX, which is larger and a few thousand dollars more, but offers tons more space and is available in either a hybrid or a plug-in version. Non-hybrid hatches like Honda Fit and Mazda3 are also worth considering. If style and performance are your main concerns, there are the Fiat Abarth, Hyundai Veloster or Mini Cooper, which all offer distinct designs and good gas mileage. The CR-Z is a good choice if you like its sporty looks, but for practicality and value, we'd look elsewhere.