Overview
Armed with a 1.5L inline-4 hybrid and a 0.57-kWh battery, fused to either a 6-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission, the 2012 Honda CR Z hatchback makes 122 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 109 horsepower while the electric motor manages 13 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2012 Honda CR Z cover 0-60 in 8.8 seconds with the manual and 9.2 seconds with the automatic transmission. Combined, the Honda CR Z achieves an impressive 37 mpge. With a base price of MSRP of $19,695, the Honda CR Z makes a formidable offering in the subcompact coupe segment, with no direct rivals to go against. One can, although, go for the Toyota Prius and the Lexus CT200h if they are looking for indirect competition.
