Insurance Group: 17
MPG: 56.5
CO2: 117
0-62 Mph: 10.0 secs
BHP: 122 BHP
Range: 497 miles
PROS: Good looking, fuel efficient, well-made
CONS: Not as fast as it looks, interior space is at a premium
Performance-wise, the CR-Z is all show and no go. It's not a slow car by any means - 0-62mph takes 10.0 seconds and you'll hit 124mph - it's just that its performance credentials fail to match up to its sporty exterior.
Underneath the bonnet you get a 1.5-litre petrol engine and an electric motor developing 123bhp and 128 lb-ft of torque. A sports car this ain't.
On the plus side, the ride is firm yet comfortable and the CR-Z is competent through the corners with precise steering and good body control.
The CR-Z is a fine looking car with an attractive exterior and a tastefully appointed interior.
In terms of standard equipment you get alloy wheels, climate control, electric mirrors, electric windows, rear parking sensors, cruise control, CD player and Bluetooth connectivity. Sat-nav and leather seats are not even options but you can get metallic paint for £440.
The CR-Z is not the most practical car in the world. There is very little space in the rear seats and the boot is pretty small at just 215-litres, however this is to be expected from a coupe.
Safety-wise, you get driver, passenger and side airbags and the CR-Z scored the full five stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests.
The CR-Z should also be endlessly reliable; Honda really know how to make cars last and they supply a very good 3 year/90,000 mile warranty.
At £18,735, the CR-Z is expensive when you compare it to its petrol-powered rivals and, for a similar price, you can get a conventional hatchback which will be both more practical and faster than the CR-Z.
However, in terms of running costs the CR-Z should be very cheap indeed. You'll get 56.5mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 117g/km put the CR-Z under VED band C. Best of all, if you're a Londoner you won't have to pay Boris a penny as the CR-Z is congestion charge exempt.
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