Honda CR-Z: Mean and Green

It really was only a matter of time before an auto brand would find a way to effectively compete with the great deals at Cheap Used Cars in Lamesa.  Honda is proud of their brand new 2011 CR-Z hybrid, a small and sporty addition to the hybrid world.  Plus, the price is low enough (starting out at only $19,950) that you won’t have to go into debt with a Boston Bad Credit Auto Loan.  This small hybrid is smaller than their Insight hybrid, a car that was brought back to the market after dwindling sales.  Its new facelift, however, still isn’t stealing away business from the Prius as quickly as Honda had hoped.  Honda is hoping that the nostalgic appearance resembling the CR-X from the 1980s will help sell the new hybrid.  Many drivers are loyal 1980s Honda drivers and seek occasional repairs from places like Body Shop Cape Girardeau. 

All of the 2011 CR-Z hybrids are front wheel drive and seat two passengers with a rear hatch third door.  Under the hood you will find an inline four cylinder engine coupled with a brushless DC electric motor.  There is an option for a six speed manual transmission or a CVT (continuously variable transmission), both of which produce relatively high fuel economy.  Drivers are going to get 122 horsepower plus 128 pound feet of torque.  That seems like plenty of power, but the CR-Z weighs 2,700 pounds while its muse CR-X only weighed around 1,800 pounds; that extra weight can be attributed to modern safety features plus the weight of those heavy hybrid engine parts. 

Drivers can choose from three different trim levels, ranging from $19,950 all the way up to $23,960.  The base model comes nicely equipped with LED taillights, power accessories, stability control, a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes, the choice of driving in sport, normal, or eco mode, cruise control, auto climate control, and USB auxiliary ports for your audio.  There is limited room in the back for cargo, but that is to be expected.  Immediate competitors include the Toyota Prius, Scion tC, and Honda Insight. 

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