Honda CR-Z - Toyota Yaris Forums

2006fronty · 01-12-2010, 04:35 AM

The specs are pretty disappointing 122hp, 33MPG???? WTF a hybrid that only gets 33 mpg!!! I was expecting more

eht13 · 01-12-2010, 09:13 AM

I used to have an '89 CRX, and I like the design and naming references to that with this (although the name also sounds like CR-V, which is totally different of course). Anyway, 122hp in a car this size could still make it plenty fun to drive (especially if they gave it decent torque)... but I agree that 33MPG is pretty weak for a hybrid. They should have been able to get that out of a regular car this size.

why? · 01-12-2010, 09:24 AM

this is honda, ya know, the company that knows no tourque.

Mouse · 01-12-2010, 11:24 AM

This car is too heavy to only have 122hp which = no fun

*tomato* · 01-12-2010, 01:15 PM

+1 on the disappointing mileage.
My CRX HF was getting that kind of MPG on the highway.
I keep waiting for Honda to come out with another car like the CRX.

Still, I wouldn't mind taking this one for a spin though

Goose · 01-12-2010, 04:40 PM

I saw 36 city/38 highway/37 overall for the CVT (which will probably be the more popular tranny option). 37 overall MPG isn't too shabby when you consider that the CR-Z is probably a fun little car to drive.

Honda shouldn't have too much trouble selling these - assuming the price isn't too steep.

*tomato* · 01-12-2010, 05:11 PM

the good thing is that it comes in manual 6 sp.
Can't wait to take her out for a test drive to be honest ;)

Mouse · 01-12-2010, 05:29 PM

I have a strong feeling that the CR-Z will be no more fun than the Yaris that we love and drive. With MacPherson Struts in the front and a Torsion bar in the back, it's nothing like the CRX. The CRX runs on a semi-independent rear an fully independent all the way around. Did you know that CR-Z stands for Car Renaissance-Zero. The importance of this this car is because of it's zero emissions. As a CRX fan I personally think the CR-Z is ugly and a disgrace to be considered the next CRX.

Thirty-Nine · 01-12-2010, 05:44 PM

I'm quite perplexed by the combination of weight, MPG, and HP/TQ. It sounds rather mediocre to me. However, as someone said on another site, we know nothing about the performance due to the electric motor. Maybe it's actually really fast because of it? I dunno. I'm not a fan of the looks much. Frankly, I'm not a huge fan of Honda's styling as of late.

Kal-El · 01-13-2010, 07:13 AM

Check out the side profile.

Looks like an ant eater with that snout.

Honda needs a new crew of designers, like right now.

eht13 · 01-13-2010, 10:46 AM

^ Ha, I guess I haven't seen a side pic of it before... ughh, that does look like an anteater. Having seen that and thinking more about the numbers, maybe I'm not so happy about the CRX comparison/references after all.

JumpmanYaris · 01-13-2010, 12:23 PM

bah they ran out of ideas and designs lol

toad · 01-13-2010, 12:39 PM

yeah, that side-view shot is not flattering at all. looks about a foot or so too long past the front wheels. just put your right hand over the nose section and it looks MUCH better! :lol:

Mouse · 01-13-2010, 01:29 PM

It's just a 2-door Insight with a different front bumper.

BailOut · 01-13-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

This car is too heavy to only have 122hp which = no fun

I drive over a 4,500 elevation difference every day, usually with carpoolers on board, and I have never used more than 35hp in the Yaris (as read by the SGII).

122hp is complete overkill for a vehicle that size.

*tomato* · 01-13-2010, 02:09 PM

I can see the CRX body in there.
They added some to it but it's in there

*tomato* · 01-13-2010, 02:13 PM

Look

OK, maybe it's a CRX that swallowed a Prius but it's in there

See?

Mouse · 01-13-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BailOut

I drive over a 4,500 elevation difference every day, usually with carpoolers on board, and I have never used more than 35hp in the Yaris (as read by the SGII).

122hp is complete overkill for a vehicle that size.

So you think that 122hp for a car that weighs 2700 pounds is overkill? I think you are very wrong on that point.

01-12-2010, 09:24 AM	#3
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	this is honda, ya know, the company that knows no tourque. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

01-12-2010, 01:15 PM	#5
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	+1 on the disappointing mileage. My CRX HF was getting that kind of MPG on the highway. I keep waiting for Honda to come out with another car like the CRX. Still, I wouldn't mind taking this one for a spin though __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

01-12-2010, 04:40 PM	#6
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	I saw 36 city/38 highway/37 overall for the CVT (which will probably be the more popular tranny option). 37 overall MPG isn't too shabby when you consider that the CR-Z is probably a fun little car to drive. Honda shouldn't have too much trouble selling these - assuming the price isn't too steep. __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

01-12-2010, 05:11 PM	#7
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	the good thing is that it comes in manual 6 sp. Can't wait to take her out for a test drive to be honest ;) __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

01-12-2010, 05:44 PM	#9
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I'm quite perplexed by the combination of weight, MPG, and HP/TQ. It sounds rather mediocre to me. However, as someone said on another site, we know nothing about the performance due to the electric motor. Maybe it's actually really fast because of it? I dunno. I'm not a fan of the looks much. Frankly, I'm not a huge fan of Honda's styling as of late. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

01-12-2010, 09:13 AM	#2
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	I used to have an '89 CRX, and I like the design and naming references to that with this (although the name also sounds like CR-V, which is totally different of course). Anyway, 122hp in a car this size could still make it plenty fun to drive (especially if they gave it decent torque)... but I agree that 33MPG is pretty weak for a hybrid. They should have been able to get that out of a regular car this size.

01-12-2010, 11:24 AM	#4
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	This car is too heavy to only have 122hp which = no fun

01-12-2010, 05:29 PM	#8
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	I have a strong feeling that the CR-Z will be no more fun than the Yaris that we love and drive. With MacPherson Struts in the front and a Torsion bar in the back, it's nothing like the CRX. The CRX runs on a semi-independent rear an fully independent all the way around. Did you know that CR-Z stands for Car Renaissance-Zero. The importance of this this car is because of it's zero emissions. As a CRX fan I personally think the CR-Z is ugly and a disgrace to be considered the next CRX.

01-13-2010, 10:46 AM	#11
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	^ Ha, I guess I haven't seen a side pic of it before... ughh, that does look like an anteater. Having seen that and thinking more about the numbers, maybe I'm not so happy about the CRX comparison/references after all.

01-13-2010, 12:39 PM	#13
toad Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bowser's castle Posts: 627	yeah, that side-view shot is not flattering at all. looks about a foot or so too long past the front wheels. just put your right hand over the nose section and it looks MUCH better! :lol:

01-13-2010, 01:29 PM	#14
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	It's just a 2-door Insight with a different front bumper.

01-13-2010, 02:09 PM	#16
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	I can see the CRX body in there. They added some to it but it's in there __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

01-13-2010, 02:13 PM	#17
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Look OK, maybe it's a CRX that swallowed a Prius but it's in there See? __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

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