| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | CR-Z |
| Style | EX 2dr Hatchback with Nav (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $23,310 |
| As-tested MSRP | $23,310 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,497cc (91 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.4 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 122 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 128 @ 1,000 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I=3.143; II=1.870; III=1.303; IV=1.054; V=0.854; VI=0.639; Reverse=3.307, Final: 4.11 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Torsion beam |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 12.8 |
| Tire brand | Dunlop |
| Tire model | SP Sport 7000 M&S |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear, low rolling resistance |
| Tire size, front | P195/55R16 86V |
| Tire size, rear | P195/55R16 86V |
| Wheel size | 16-by-6 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.1 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.6 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.8 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.5 @ 84.1 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 126 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 61.4 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.83 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 40.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 68.6 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | No measurable difference between Econ/Normal/Sport modes at wide-open throttle with batteries fully charged. Easy to hit rev limiter before shifting up with such a free-revving engine. Traction control punished exuberant launch. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Nothing out of the ordinary to report here, just the usual ABS buzz and some moderate dive under panic stop conditions. Adequate fade resistance, as best stop from 60 mph came on fourth attempt. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Steering remains light and delicate as the limit approaches with stability control disengaged. Very slight understeer, with more neutral cornering atitude than a typical front-wheel-drive car. With stability control engaged, throttle closes to retard speed. Slalom: With stability control disengaged, the rear of the car walks/moves around quite a lot, limiting the CR-Z's speed because of oversteer. Fun for test driver, but not recommended for a civilian. With stability control engaged, the self-correcting brake applications keep the car on track well within its limits. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Test date | 6/22/2010 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 67.2 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 58.1 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.9 head/crosswind |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 31 city/37 highway/34 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 30.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 10.6 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,654 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,635 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59.1/40.9 |
| Length (in.) | 160.6 |
| Width (in.) | 68.5 |
| Height (in.) | 54.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 95.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 59.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 35.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.7 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 36.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.8 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 25.1 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 25.1 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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