2016 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 2016 Honda CR-Z Base MT is a 130-hp 1.5-liter with a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,295 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).
The CR-Z measures 161.5 inches long on a 95.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,648 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,295 ($27,483 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,130 ($28,614 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L In-Line 4-Cylinder (Aluminum-Alloy), 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC, IMA Hybrid with Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery, 144V, 15kW |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 1000-2000 rpm (combined) rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 73 x 89.4 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 (34 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.87 (57 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.303 (82 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.054 (101 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.854 (125 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.689 (155 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.307 |
| Final Drive | 4.29 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 38 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 | 20.0 mm (solid) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.1 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 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 | 161.5 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 54.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 59.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,648 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 59% / 41% |
| 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
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CR-Z.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CR-Z
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CR-Z. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 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 2016 HONDA CR-Z. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.