10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 Honda CR-Z

The CR-Z Sport Hybrid: When Decent Handling Meets Mediocre Fuel Economy

by Thom Blackett

"He has his father's work ethic."
"She was, unfortunately, born with her mother's nose."

Like people, cars share traits with past and present family members. It's a fact evidenced by the 2011 Honda CR-Z. At its core, the CR-Z represents the blending of two memorable, two-door, two-passenger Hondas: the entertaining CRX and the uber-efficient first-generation Insight. The familial DNA chain grows longer with the CR-Z's powertrain, which unites the Fit's four-cylinder engine with Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid technology.

The end result is an all-new model classified by Honda as a Sport Hybrid. It's a popular concept among enthusiasts seeking impressive handling and performance paired with excellent fuel economy. But, as we discovered during our test of the 2011 CR-Z, concept and reality are seldom one in the same.

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