2012 Honda CR-Z Base 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.5 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 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
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Honda CR-Z
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda CR-Z. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
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 2012 HONDA CR-Z. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.