News Used Auto Review - Honda Cr-Z (2013-2016)
This discontinued model has a unique storey to tell.
2013-2016 Honda CR-Z
History
Stereotypes tell that hybrids are fuel friendly but are irksome together with bland every bit vanilla together with sports cars should hold upwardly fun but wastes fuel inward the process. Honda's engineers persuasion that, why non combine 2 characteristics inward i trunk to delight both sides too to throw inward an extra duo of dorsum seats together with a manual transmission option.
And so, the CR-Z concept was offset displayed 10 years agone at the Tokyo Motor Show inward Oct of that twelvemonth amongst a revised version shown 2 years after together with leading to a production model inward 2010 through a North American International Auto Show debut. The CR-Z acronym way 'Compact Renaissance Zero', which brings upwardly a renaissance inward the blueprint of concept cars from fresh ideas. The production model is intended to hold upwardly sporty, efficient, together with affordable - something Honda aims to be. Despite a refresh for 2016, it was announced inward June 2016 that it volition hold upwardly discontinued at the destination of the twelvemonth to build way for other hybrids inward the build (although about tell that miserable sales play a role).
Although it was offset displayed at the 2012 Philippine International Motor Show, it was officially available inward the Earth a twelvemonth later. When it was offset launched, at that spot were 3 models to take from: a measure model, Modulo, together with Mugen. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 2016 update resulted to merely i model, amongst the IMA Final Edition released inward July of the same twelvemonth until it was removed inward the line-up this year. All variants tin flame hold upwardly ordered amongst either a manual or a CVT.
Value together with Costs
Costing a hundred grand less than the lowered priced Toyota Prius C, the CR-Z is the cheapest hybrid vehicle that tin flame hold upwardly purchased build new, amongst the measure manual dorsum inward 2013 tin flame hold upwardly had at P1.39M together with the almost pricey variant pegged at P1.9M for the Mugen CVT. Second mitt prices tin flame hold upwardly obtained betwixt P920,000 to P1.1M for newer models. Our safest bet would hold upwardly units purchased from the instant one-half of 2014 together with after thence you lot tin flame accept payoff of the residue of the warranty.
Since this is a hybrid, ready yourself to pass a picayune chip on maintenance specially when it comes to its components patch its fuel consumption isn't that far off compared to sub-compact sedans. Since this motorcar is merely a few years old, nosotros get got no persuasion when it comes to the hyrbid power-train reliability but it volition terminal long if taken attention of.
Exterior together with Interior
Remember the CR-X from the 80s? Well this vehicle volition remind you lot of its outside blueprint spiritually, since the concept doesn't stray off from the original. Additional items from the measure model include trunk kits for the Modulo together with Mugen (as standalone models) amongst the latter having daytime running lights, which was after trickled on to the updated 2016 model. IMA Final Edition models are distinguished past times their dark accents.
If you lot conception to convey along 3 of your friends for a long drive, human face for other options every bit this isn't for you. With a driver biased interior together with a snug interior, this is i motorcar that you lot tin flame experience comfortable inward since the steering bicycle together with shifter are inside driver's reach. Depending on the variant, spot colors tin flame vary that complements a futuristic looking interior. Changes for 2016 includes an electronic parking brake (old models occupation a lever type), a navigation system, together with a opposite camera, something needed for a motorcar amongst a miserable nurture visibility.
Engine
The L engine serial had seen usage from unlike Honda vehicles, but this i is rather unique specially that it has a hybrid component. The LEA 1.5 hybrid has varying might figures, depending on the transmission, amongst manuals having 134hp at 6,600rpm together with 190Nm at 4,800rpm patch 2 pedal models larn 133hp at 6,600rpm together with 170Nm at 4,800rpm. Fire this vehicle upwardly together with there's about burble, quite odd for such type of car.
Driving Impressions
Since this is a hybrid, create non human face that boot that Hondas (from the B engine series) are known for. Rather, when you lot are on the motility it is lite on its feet together with tin flame larn to your destination quickly, provided you lot are on sports mode. Three driving modes be which include the following: Eco which is tuned for frugality together with economy, Normal for the best balance, together with Sport for to a greater extent than aggressive driving. Gearing is great, amongst smoothen shift transitions complemented amongst a confident treatment together with quick braking. Fuel consumption, for a hybrid, may piece of work out you lot disappointed but for a motorcar amongst a sporting nature, you lot wouldn't mind.
Verdict
Saying that 2 things (that fifty-fifty contradicts) can't hold upwardly combined is impossible, Honda did something that the contest didn't. While it may non get got about fans, it was a bold motility for them.
The Good:
THE SPECS
Engine: 1,499cc LEA I4 gasoline hybrid
Power: 134hp @ 6,600rpm (manual), 133hp @ 6,600rpm (CVT)
Torque: 190Nm @ 4,800rpm (manual), 170Nm @ 4,800rpm (CVT)
Fuel Consumption: 8-10km/L (city), 10-15km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 6-speed manual, Continously Variable Transmission
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture torsion beam axle
MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,390,000-P1,950,000
Price (Now): P920,000-P1,100,000
On Sale: 2013-2016
Rivals:
Resources:
http://www.crzforum.com/
Contacts:
Honda Cars Pasig - (02) 988-1288
2013-2016 Honda CR-Z
History
Stereotypes tell that hybrids are fuel friendly but are irksome together with bland every bit vanilla together with sports cars should hold upwardly fun but wastes fuel inward the process. Honda's engineers persuasion that, why non combine 2 characteristics inward i trunk to delight both sides too to throw inward an extra duo of dorsum seats together with a manual transmission option.
And so, the CR-Z concept was offset displayed 10 years agone at the Tokyo Motor Show inward Oct of that twelvemonth amongst a revised version shown 2 years after together with leading to a production model inward 2010 through a North American International Auto Show debut. The CR-Z acronym way 'Compact Renaissance Zero', which brings upwardly a renaissance inward the blueprint of concept cars from fresh ideas. The production model is intended to hold upwardly sporty, efficient, together with affordable - something Honda aims to be. Despite a refresh for 2016, it was announced inward June 2016 that it volition hold upwardly discontinued at the destination of the twelvemonth to build way for other hybrids inward the build (although about tell that miserable sales play a role).
Although it was offset displayed at the 2012 Philippine International Motor Show, it was officially available inward the Earth a twelvemonth later. When it was offset launched, at that spot were 3 models to take from: a measure model, Modulo, together with Mugen. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 2016 update resulted to merely i model, amongst the IMA Final Edition released inward July of the same twelvemonth until it was removed inward the line-up this year. All variants tin flame hold upwardly ordered amongst either a manual or a CVT.
Value together with Costs
Costing a hundred grand less than the lowered priced Toyota Prius C, the CR-Z is the cheapest hybrid vehicle that tin flame hold upwardly purchased build new, amongst the measure manual dorsum inward 2013 tin flame hold upwardly had at P1.39M together with the almost pricey variant pegged at P1.9M for the Mugen CVT. Second mitt prices tin flame hold upwardly obtained betwixt P920,000 to P1.1M for newer models. Our safest bet would hold upwardly units purchased from the instant one-half of 2014 together with after thence you lot tin flame accept payoff of the residue of the warranty.
Since this is a hybrid, ready yourself to pass a picayune chip on maintenance specially when it comes to its components patch its fuel consumption isn't that far off compared to sub-compact sedans. Since this motorcar is merely a few years old, nosotros get got no persuasion when it comes to the hyrbid power-train reliability but it volition terminal long if taken attention of.
Exterior together with Interior
Remember the CR-X from the 80s? Well this vehicle volition remind you lot of its outside blueprint spiritually, since the concept doesn't stray off from the original. Additional items from the measure model include trunk kits for the Modulo together with Mugen (as standalone models) amongst the latter having daytime running lights, which was after trickled on to the updated 2016 model. IMA Final Edition models are distinguished past times their dark accents.
If you lot conception to convey along 3 of your friends for a long drive, human face for other options every bit this isn't for you. With a driver biased interior together with a snug interior, this is i motorcar that you lot tin flame experience comfortable inward since the steering bicycle together with shifter are inside driver's reach. Depending on the variant, spot colors tin flame vary that complements a futuristic looking interior. Changes for 2016 includes an electronic parking brake (old models occupation a lever type), a navigation system, together with a opposite camera, something needed for a motorcar amongst a miserable nurture visibility.
Engine
The L engine serial had seen usage from unlike Honda vehicles, but this i is rather unique specially that it has a hybrid component. The LEA 1.5 hybrid has varying might figures, depending on the transmission, amongst manuals having 134hp at 6,600rpm together with 190Nm at 4,800rpm patch 2 pedal models larn 133hp at 6,600rpm together with 170Nm at 4,800rpm. Fire this vehicle upwardly together with there's about burble, quite odd for such type of car.
Driving Impressions
Since this is a hybrid, create non human face that boot that Hondas (from the B engine series) are known for. Rather, when you lot are on the motility it is lite on its feet together with tin flame larn to your destination quickly, provided you lot are on sports mode. Three driving modes be which include the following: Eco which is tuned for frugality together with economy, Normal for the best balance, together with Sport for to a greater extent than aggressive driving. Gearing is great, amongst smoothen shift transitions complemented amongst a confident treatment together with quick braking. Fuel consumption, for a hybrid, may piece of work out you lot disappointed but for a motorcar amongst a sporting nature, you lot wouldn't mind.
Verdict
Saying that 2 things (that fifty-fifty contradicts) can't hold upwardly combined is impossible, Honda did something that the contest didn't. While it may non get got about fans, it was a bold motility for them.
The Good:
- Guilt free
- Exciting
- Looks good
The Bad:
- Noisy ride
- Limited nurture visibility
- Unknown reliability of hybrid components
The Pick: Any, but stick to the base
Engine: 1,499cc LEA I4 gasoline hybrid
Power: 134hp @ 6,600rpm (manual), 133hp @ 6,600rpm (CVT)
Torque: 190Nm @ 4,800rpm (manual), 170Nm @ 4,800rpm (CVT)
Fuel Consumption: 8-10km/L (city), 10-15km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 6-speed manual, Continously Variable Transmission
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture torsion beam axle
MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,390,000-P1,950,000
Price (Now): P920,000-P1,100,000
On Sale: 2013-2016
Rivals:
Resources:
http://www.crzforum.com/
Contacts:
Honda Cars Pasig - (02) 988-1288
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