2012 Honda CR-Z Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Known in automotive circles as a sport hybrid coupe, the 2012 Honda CR-Z is basically the same vehicle that debuted in 2011.
The 2012 Honda CR-Z is available in three different trims: Base, EX and EX with navigation. All trims are available with a 6-speed manual overdrive transmission (with a hill-start-assist feature that applies pressure to the brakes for a couple of extra seconds when starting the vehicle on a hill) or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which allows the car to provide better fuel economy by allowing the engine to turn at the RPMs that allow it to produce maximum power. A 16-valve, 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine powers the 2012 Honda CR-Z and is rated 35 mpg city/39 highway in CVT versions and 31/37 in manual-equipped cars.
For music lovers, the 2012 Honda CR-Z Base trim comes equipped with a 160-watt audio system with 6 speakers, while the EX comes with 360 watts and 7 speakers (including an 8-inch subwoofer). Each version can support all portable music players and has Honda’s USB audio interface, which will charge a device as well as playing music. Trims with navigation have 8GB of memory, and the system can be used simply by pushing a button on the steering wheel.
Standard equipment for the 2012 Honda CR-Z includes a tilt-and-telescopic steering column with steering-wheel-mounted controls, rear cargo console (for flexible storage), 3-mode drive system (Push Sport, Normal and Econ) to allow you to adjust the CR-Z to your driving needs, automatic climate control, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control and 16-inch alloy wheels with P195/55R16 all-season tires.
Standard safety features for the 2012 Honda CR-Z include an antilock braking system; driver and passenger active head restraints; dual-stage, multiple threshold airbags; side curtain airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system.
For EX trims, standard equipment also includes textured aluminum pedals and Bluetooth, while standard equipment for versions with the CVT includes an aluminum shift knob with leather cover. Optional equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45R17 all-season tires, XM radio, bodyside molding, tailgate and front lip spoilers, splash guards and a rear diffuser.
The 2012 Honda CR-Z is available in five colors: Storm Silver Metallic, Milano Red, North Shore Blue Pearl, Premium White Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl.
Those who wish to have additional styling notes for their 2012 Honda CR-Z can choose the Mugen package, which features a wing spoiler, body kit, deluxe front grille, sports mats and other interior styling appointments.
Being a hybrid, the 2012 Honda CR-Z handles a bit sluggishly in Econ mode, with slow throttle response and loose response from the steering. In Push Sport and Normal modes, these issues go away. With a rigid chassis design and fairly even weight distribution (60 percent front to 40 percent rear), cornering is smooth and easy in the CR-Z.
Competitors for the 2012 Honda CR-Z include the Chevrolet Cruze, Scion tC and Kia Forte Koup. With a stylish exterior, roomy interior with plenty of storage and sporty handling, the CR-Z compares well to all those models.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area: easy clean floor · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.20
Engine
EV battery capacity: 0.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 13 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 10 · Electric Motor Torque: 58 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 113 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 107 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4800
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 205
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area: easy clean floor · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: illuminated driver
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.11
Engine
EV battery capacity: 0.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 13 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 10 · Electric Motor Torque: 58 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 113 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 107 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4800
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 205
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area: easy clean floor · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: illuminated driver
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.11
Engine
EV battery capacity: 0.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 13 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 10 · Electric Motor Torque: 58 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 113 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 107 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4800
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Profile: 45 · Type: all season · Width: 205
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
