2014 Honda CR-Z Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In a nod to its now-departed CRX mentor, Honda’s 2014 CR-Z attempts to offer a sporty yet commuter-oriented compact hybrid hatchback that is indeed sort of fun and certainly saves on gas. However, without a rear seat this down-sized gas/electric 3-door falls severely short on practicality. The 2-passenger seating returns complemented by a rear cargo bin with a fold-down divider that allows a total of only 25.1 cubic feet of toting capacity, thus pre-empting any sort of family vacation excursion, not to mention useful carpooling expectations. Sure, it looks wicked fast and street-savvy, but it is what it is: a low-budget, fuel-efficient urban gadabout.
In any case, this little hybrid is again offered in 2 trims, the entry-level CR-Z Base and the up-featured CR-Z EX. Should an available satellite-based navigation system be in order, the EX can be so equipped to beget the CR-Z EX with Navigation sub-trim. In the late spring of 2014, meantime, the Honda-idolatrous can be expected gain a reward with the CR-Z HPD (Honda Performance Division), a dedicated sports machine guaranteed… at least by Honda… to make you forget it’s still a hybrid hatchback.
Anyhow, sticking with the present, all 2014 CR-Z trims and sub-trims are available only with front-wheel drive (FWD), and each bears a 1.5-liter hybrid inline 4-cylinder (I4) gasoline engine mated with a 15kW electric motor to grind out 130 total horsepower. Standard in all trims is a 6-speed manual transmission that does give this Lamborghini-wanna-be a little kick on the open road while allowing 140 lb-ft of torque. Should this prove too exasperating for the downtown commute, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters is an option in all CR-Zs, but torque drops to a mere 127 lb-ft. Mileage, meanwhile, is estimated at 31 mpg city/38 highway in stick-shift-equipped trims and climbs to 36/39 in CVT-toting editions.
Of course, regenerative braking again helps recharge the 144-volt lithium-ion battery pack, while this pint-size couple-carrying 3-door remains capable of puttering for short distances on electric power alone.
Look for the 2014 CR-Z Base to carry standard 16-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, full power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and a rear-view camera. Auto climate control is also standard, as are Bluetooth hands-free calling and a 160-watt audio system with a single-CD player, 6 speakers and iPod/USB interface.
The next-up EX sports, in addition to its Base compatriot’s goodies, heated outside mirrors, upgraded leather and simulated alloy cabin accents, and a 360-watt stereo with 7 speakers, including a subwoofer.
Options-wise, both trims are eligible for upsized 17-inch alloy wheels, while that satellite-linked navigation system with XM-radio traffic alerts and a multi-angle rear-view mirror, as well as a dashboard-mounted display, will result in the aforementioned CR-Z EX with Navigation.
Finally, standard safety equipment aboard the 2014 CR-Z lineup includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, side-mounted airbags, head airbags and active front headrests. Daytime running lights (LED in the EX) are again standard in all trims, as are turn-signal-integrated mirrors and a remote antitheft alarm. Additionally, the high-end EX flaunts standard high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, as well as front fog/driving lights.
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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 · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM 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 trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.20
Engine
EV battery capacity: 0.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 20 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 15 · Electric Motor Torque: 62 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 122 · 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 · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19mm · 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
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM 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 trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.29
Engine
EV battery capacity: 0.6 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 20 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 15 · Electric Motor Torque: 70 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 122 · 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 · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · 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 · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19mm · 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
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer