2012 Honda CR-Z Base MT
The 2012 Honda CR-Z Base MT is a 122-hp 1.5-liter with a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,545 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 2,657 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,545 ($27,666 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,315 ($28,756 *) |
| 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 | 2,657 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline