2012 Honda CR-Z Review, Specs and Performance – Information about the 2012 Honda CR-Z Performance Review, and Fig. All new for 2011 when it was named “Most-Efficient Two Seater” by the EPA, the 2012 Honda CR-Z’s debut feature available with this change – a new black cloth seat option on cars with Crystal Black Pearl exterior colors, to replace the silver mesh sport standard seat. In 2012 CR-Z starts at $19,545, plus destination and handling fee of $770. A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is available. Standard features on the CR-Z include Vehicle Stability Assist, a system for AM / FM / CD / USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more.
2012 Honda CR-Z - Left Angle View
2012 Honda CR-Z - Luxury Car View
2012 Honda CR-Z Engine Pictures
The Honda CR-Z EX adds High Intensity Discharge (HID) Auto-On/Off, fog lights, a 360 W AM / FM / CD premium audio system with seven speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® , perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. The CR-Z EX is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition.
The 2012 Honda CR-Z hybrid powertrain is a unique variant of the original technology of Honda IMA, which originally debuted at the 2000 Honda Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available for sale in North America. The system uses a four-cylinder 16-valve, single overhead cam engine with “intelligent” Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) that receives additional power from the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system Brushless DC electric motor. The system offers a maximum combined output of 122 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 128 lb-ft. of torque at 1000 to 1750 RPM (123 lb-ft. from 1000 to 2000 on models equipped with CVT).
2012 Honda CR-Z - On The Road View
2012 Honda CR-Z - Right Side View
2012 Honda CR-Z - Interior Dashboard View
2012 Honda CR-Z - Interior View
2012 Honda CR-Z - Black Colour View
2012 Honda CR-Z - Front Side View
2012 Honda CR-Z EPA-estimated fuel economy is 35/39/37 city / highway / combined mpg on models equipped with CVT and 31/37/34 mpg city / highway / combined manual models. The CR-Z is considered as an advanced technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) in states that adhere to California Air Resource Board (CARB) ZEV standards (EPA Tier 2, Bin 2 in all states).
