2016 Honda CR-Z Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a review$20,295 to $24,440
Original MSRP
--
expert review
avg user rating
(0 reviews)
Though it’s not immensely practical, the 2-passenger 2016 Honda CR-Z might nevertheless appeal to those who want a semi-sporty fuel-efficient hybrid commuter with enough toting space for a couple of golf bags or a week’s worth of groceries. This 3-door compact hybrid hatchback comes pretty well equipped in all 3 trims, the LX, EX, and EX-L w/Nav (navigation).
Available only in front-wheel drive (FWD) and sporting a mere 25.1 cubic feet of cargo area behind the two seats, the CR-Z gets a few updates for 2016, including an enhanced suspension, upgraded brakes, and “active sound generation,” which creates an artificial engine note that makes the CR-Z sound more like a normal car than a hybrid. Further improvements for the upcoming year’s CR-Z include redesigned bumpers, LED headlight elements, added exterior color choices, reworked wheel designs, an electronic parking brake, an audio display, Honda’s LaneWatch lane-keeping assistance, and keyless entry and ignition.
Returning appearance and cabin features include 16-inch alloy wheels, cloth or leather-trimmed upholstery, full power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, automatic climate control, and a rear-view camera. Newly improved next-gen HondaLink apps are incorporated into a 6.5-inch infotainment display in all trims; the entry-level LX boasts a CD/MP3 player with 6 speakers and an auxiliary audio input, the EX adds a premium 7-speaker system, and the EX-L w/Nav tosses in a standard GPS navigation system, internet radio, and a multi-angle rear-view camera.
You can also spruce up your CR-Z with available extras like 17-inch wheels mounting performance tires, or dealer-installed accessories like floor mats, cargo management tools, added exterior chrome, a rear spoiler, various exterior protection offerings, and LED front fog/driving lights.
The 2016 CR-Z is powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline-fired engine mated to a 15- kilowatt lithium-ion-battery-powered electric motor and a standard 6-speed manual transmission. Look for 130 total hp and 140 lb-ft of torque from the stick-shift version, while a CR-Z equipped with the optional continuously variable transmission (CVT) drops torque figures to 127 lb-ft. There are also 3 driver-selectable settings, Normal, Eco, and Sport, that tweak throttle response, climate-control output, and shift points to suit your mood, while the standard Plus Sport System gives you some extra acceleration as long as the battery is more than 50 percent charged and the vehicle traveling faster than 19 mph. Other drivetrain features include regenerative braking, automatic engine stop/start, and hill-start assist.
EPA mileage estimates for the current CR-Z come in at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined with the manual transmission and 36/39/37 for the CVT.
Standard safety equipment aboard the 2016 CR-Z includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, side-mounted airbags, head curtain airbags, and active head restraints. All trims also come with daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and a remote antitheft alarm, while the EX and EX-L w/Nav add standard LED front fog/driving lights and high-intensity discharge headlights. For 2016, the EX and EX-L w/Nav also boast the LaneWatch lane-keeping assistance technology we mentioned above.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the current CR-Z 4 out of 5 stars in overall crashworthiness, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the CR-Z its highest rating of Good in all safety tests.
Owners of current CR-Z variants are not impressed with this subcompact hatchback’s side and rearward visibility, and the lack of a rear seat doesn't make it all that family-friendly. Owners do, however, laud the CR-Z for its stylish design, heady driving dynamics, and, of course, its excellent fuel economy. Look for the 2016 CR-Z to once again challenge Toyota’s Prius C, Ford’s Fiesta ST, and the normally powered but still efficient MINI Cooper.
User reviews for 2016 Honda CR-Z
Write a reviewWhat users have asked
Top Comparisons
2016 Honda CR-Z Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single 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 · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver
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: 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: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
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: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
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 20 mm · 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 · 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: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single 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: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 360 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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: audio · Storage: in dash · 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: 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: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · 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: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
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 20 mm · 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 · 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 · Single 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 · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 360 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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: phone · 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: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · 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: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
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 20 mm · 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: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · 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: intermittent