Honda CR-Z V-TEC Sport: One Minute Test Drive Review
Date:
15 October 2010
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Author: Rachel Burgess
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Category: | Sports | P11D price: | £17,944 | Key rival: | VW Scirocco | |
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What's new: On sale in June this year, Honda has tried with its hybrid CRZ to create a stylish, good-looking car that also has environmental credentials.
Excellent: As a new, relatively unknown model, this car is a head-turner. Admittedly, it's hard to tell whether reactions are positive or negative, but it certainly gets attention for its interesting spaceship looks.
Good: The mid-trim Sport has good spec levels including rear parking sensors, privacy glass, USB connection, cruise control and a multi-function steering wheel.
Average: While it's supposedly an eco-friendly sporty car, it isn't outstanding on either. CO2 emissions are 117g/km, which fall under the lowest BIK band but only until April 2012, while the 1.5-litre petrol engine is a little underpowered.
Poor: The rear visibility is appalling. The bracing bar across the rear windscreen blocks traffic and often gives the impression that people are flashing you - when they are not.
Verdict: The perfect car for an attention seeker with a vague green agenda and not-too-much speed.
Honda CR-Z V-TEC?Sport 1.5 112hp 6-sp manual | P11D price | £17,944 | Model price range | £16,999-£19,999 | Fuel consumption | 56.5mpg | CO2 (tax) | 117g/km/(10%) | BIK 20/40% per month | £30/£60 | Service interval | 12,5000mls | Insurance | group 17 | Warranty | 3yrs/90,000mls | Boot space (min/max) | 233/389 litres | Engine size/power | 1497cc/114hp | Top speed/0-62mph | 124mph/10.0secs | On sale | June 2010 | Score | 7/10 |
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