Review
Honda CR-Z coupe
Price: £18,035 - £23,080
/5
- Pros:
- Hi-tech hybrid engine
- Fuel economy
- Sporty drive
- Cons:
- Not genuinely quick
- Back seats are cramped
- Obstructed view out the back window
reviewed by Carbuyer
As fuel-prices are on the up, it's becoming harder to find genuine driving thrills on a budget. But Honda thinks it has the answer. The CR-Z is based on the Honda Insight, but it uses a 112bhp 1.5-litre engine, rather than a 1.3-litre unit. The petrol engine is paired with a 10bhp electric motor, which gives the CR-Z a 0-62mph time of 9.9 seconds and top speed of 124mph. Neither figure is particularly impressive, but the CR-Z shines in corners, helping it to earn its title as the world's first hybrid sports car.
