2012 Honda CR-Z

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda CR-Z | The 2012 CR-Z starts at $ 19.545, plus a destination and handling charge of $ 770. The Honda CR-Z is available in two models - the well-equipped CR-Z and the feature-rich CR-Z EX. 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, an AM / FM / CD / USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more. The CR-Z EX is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition.

The standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) uses ventilated front discs and solid rear discs. Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering enhances steering performance and improves efficiency. Additional safety technologies include: standard dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; standard front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), side-curtain airbags, active head restraints; an anti-lock braking system (ABS); a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle.

The Honda CR-Z hybrid power train is a unique variation of Honda's original IMA technology, the which originally debuted on the 2000 Honda Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available for sale in North America. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 35/39/37 city / highway / combined mpg on CVT-equipped models and 31/37/34 city / highway / combined mpg on manual models.

Exterior colors include Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red Pearl, North Shore Blue Metallic (exclusive to CR-Z), Premium White Pearl and Storm Silver Metallic. The Honda CR-Z features a six-speaker, 160-watt AM / FM / CD audio system with an auxiliary input jack for connection to a portable audio player, and all models include a USB audio interface for connecting an iPod or other compatible audio device. Other audio features include speed-sensitive volume control and CD/MP3 text readout. The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System  is available on the CR-Z EX models and features a 6.5-inch display. The navigation system database includes more than 7-million points of interest and integrates the audio system.