The 2016 Honda CR-Z Combines Sporty Driving With Fuel Efficiency

Posted on March 11, 2016

2016 Honda CR-Z

The Honda CR-Z is a hybrid coup that’s designed both for sporty performance and great fuel economy. The 2016 model offers a number of updates, including a 7-inch touchscreen display and a blind spot warning system. What else does the 2016 Honda CR-Z have to offer? Let’s take a look.

Efficiency and Performance

Sometimes you need to conserve gas as much as possible. Particularly on long trips, you want to go as far as you can on a single tank. Other times, though, you just want to let loose and drive. That’s why you bought a sports car to begin with, after all. Fortunately, the CR-Z lets you do both. In Sport Mode, you have better power delivery and steering, to give you that thrilling, sports car feel as you drive. The CR-Z is the only hybrid vehicle that comes with a close-ratio, 6-speed manual gearbox, so you can really let loose. ECON mode, on the other hand, adjusts throttle response, as well as extra features such as air conditioning, to improve fuel efficiency and help you get the most mpg you can. Or, you can have the car in Normal Mode, which gives you a healthy balance between the two.

Interior Features

So what’s inside the 2016 Honda CR-Z? Well, that 7-inch touchscreen display we mentioned earlier lets you access your mobile device and apps, music playlists, and more. For the EX-L and Navi models, the display also gives you access to a full navigation system, with turn by turn directions to wherever you’re going, as well as up to the minute traffic conditions. The EX-L an Navi models also come with heated seats, with adjustable settings to match your personal comfort. The CR-Z also has an electric parking brake, which comes standard. Have you ever forgotten to disengage the parking brake before you start driving? It can be an ugly thing. But with an electric parking brake, even if you forget to release it manually, it’s disengaged automatically when you step on the gas.

Exterior Features

The Honda CR-Z features LED lighting, including brake lights. LED lights not only last longer than traditional halogen bulbs, and use less energy, they improve your safety by making you more visible to other drivers. The CR-Z also features a smart entry system. Rather than spending forever fishing for your keys through your purse or pockets, the CR-Z can detect when the key fob is within a few feet of the car and unlock it automatically. These are just a few of the features that make the CR-Z a unique and worthwhile driving experience. Come see for yourself what the 2016 Honda CR-Z has to offer. Drop by Jay Wolfe Honda for a test drive today.