2011 Honda CR-Z EX w/Navigation MT
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- Photo: Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA – Frontansicht, 25. August 2013, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Honda CR-Z 1.5 i-VTEC IMA by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: White Honda CR-Z (side) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA – Heckansicht, 25. August 2013, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Interior of Honda CR-Z 01 by Motokoka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Honda CR-Z EX w/Navigation MT is a 122-hp 1.5-liter with a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,705 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.
It makes 122 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).
The CR-Z measures 160.6 inches long on a 95.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,654 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,705 ($32,811 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,475 ($33,923 *) |
| Destination Charge | $770 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L In-Line 4-Cylinder (Aluminum-Alloy), 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC, IMA Hybrid with Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery, 100.8V, 5.75Ah |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft @ 1000-1750 rpm (combined) rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 73 x 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4 : 1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) |
| 1st Gear | 3.143 (35 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.87 (60 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.303 (86 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.054 (106 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.854 (131 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.689 (162 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.307 |
| Final Drive | 4.11 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion-beam |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 18.0 mm (solid) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 18.0 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.3 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.2 in solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6 in. Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6 in. Alloy |
| Tires Front | P195/55R16 86V |
| Tires Rear | P195/55R16 86V |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 160.6 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 54.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 59.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,654 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58.8% / 41.2% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.5 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda CR-Z. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 27, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
NHTSA campaign 19V500000
Feb 3, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
NHTSA campaign 16V061000
Sep 7, 2011 · POWER TRAIN
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CR-Z PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 8, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 27, 2011. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM TO MOVE THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE SELECTED GEAR.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE MOVING VEHICLE.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECU SOFTWARE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
NHTSA campaign 11V458000
38 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Honda CR-Z
Owner Complaints
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda CR-Z (5 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 HONDA CR-Z. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.