Comments on: Honda CR-Z Is Award-Winner in Japan, Dissed in U.S.

By: Kurtis Hildebrandt

Kurtis Hildebrandt — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:51:23 +0000

The people have spoken: We want another CR-X. I want a 3rd generation CR-X. Take the CR-Z, drop in a Honda Civic EX engine, upgrade the handling & braking system, and give it an SI badge. The power-to-weight ratio alone will bring back nostalgic memories.

By: meccano

meccano — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:37:59 +0000

I’d like Honda to have a four seater version of the CR-Z in the US as they do in Japan. Japan’s four seat CR-Z is no a bigger car because it utilizes existing space so I’m sure those two back seats are tight. Still, it is a easier to sell a car that is primarily a two seater, but could accommodate four in a pinch than not have that option at all.

By: Oasis Well

Oasis Well — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:10:55 +0000

Great car, buy one. All you judges are not truly anything but critics that wish they had this car in mind before they bought their car that Hybrid owners would not consider even if gas prices where $0.25 a gallon.

Wake up and smell the roses this is a high-tech hybrid with a sports car enthusiast in mind. The Honda CR-Z has a pure bred mother and father.

The Beach boys said it best… she’ll have Fun, Fun, Fun until daddy takes the CR-Z away.

It’s time to grab this car at a reasonable price… Fun, Fun, Fun.

By the way I own one, great car.

-Oasis

By: SethDove

SethDove — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:04:22 +0000

I have a CR-Z. I traded in a MINI Cooper for it, and could not be happier. It gets better gas mleage than the MINI with very similar performance. And it feels so much more refined than the harsh Cooper. Yeah, the MINI has a back seat. But no one buys a MINI for that back seat. No adult would want to sit there long. And in the 3.5 years I had it very few peolple eaver sat there. Everyone raves about the MINI yet goes all out to criticize the CR-Z. It’s bizarre. It is not a car for everyone. But for those whose life fits it it is a really great car. I am concerned about emissions but just hated the way all hybrids drove. Like boats. Finally a car for me.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:00:55 +0000

Too bad you can't shift yourself in a Fusion hybrid, or any other economy/family hybrid now on market.

I feel bad for those who were stuck in a family hybrid thinking they're enjoying the 'thrill of driving', like that of a small, agile two door, in a 3,700 lb four door mammoth.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:17:50 +0000

I'm sorry. You're mistaken.
Fusion is Mexican, not Amerikan.

Don't confuse next time. Plz.

By: jims1961

jims1961 — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:56:01 +0000

The Fusion is American. The CR-Z is un-American.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:47:01 +0000

@JJspawn & Nelson Lu:

Don't take my word for it. I read it from CR. Both Fusion hybrid and Camry hybrid got the same 34 mpg in CR's 'real-world test measurements based on city, highway driving and road trip'.

By: RobertJ17

RobertJ17 — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:24:19 +0000

I purchased a CR-Z and am very happy with it. Yes, it could have a little more power and doesn’t get the best gas mileage of other hybrids. However, it is so much fun to drive and certainly drives better than the Prius II or III. The seats are comfortable. I am 6 ft tall and fit comfortably. It gets considerable looks, whether I am driving or it is parked. If you want practical, get a Prius or Fusion. If you want fun and economy, get a CR-Z, if you can find one!

By: John K.

John K. — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:12:37 +0000

I look forward to it getting more powerful Li ion batteries and seeing how that affects its mpg and 0-60 mph times. If Honda could get it to break the 40 mpg and sub-8.5 sec 0-60 barriers, it will be a HOT item in the U.S.