The new Honda CR-Z holds several records. It is the worlds first two door hybrid sports coupe and also the first hybrid car to offer manual transmission instead of CVT. The Honda CR-Z is also the
best gas mileage sports car. Honda's idea for the CR-Z was to combine good fuel economy with sports handling in a package that's fun to drive, unlike most of the best mileage vehicles out there. The result is a compromise between sports car performance and fuel economy, although it has to be said that it's biased towards fuel efficiency as we shall see.
Honda CR-Z mileage is as high as it is because it only has a small 1.5 liter gasoline engine working in combination with a 10kW electric motor powered by NiMh batteries. The car is a mild hybrid.
The best
gas mileage sports car has figures of 31 miles
per gallon for the city cycle, 37 for the highway and 33 miles per gallon
for the combined cycle. The CR-Z beats most cars in the gas mileage department.
Other popular hybrids out there can boast better mileage but unlike the
Honda CR-Z they do not have sports characteristics.
The Honda CR-Z has many design characteristics that help it to handle well. It has a low center of gravity, a short wheelbase with little overhang and a wide body with a stiff chassis and suspension.
Having such a small powerplant to allow high gas mileage has meant the Honda
CR-Z is not a quick sports car. It has a 0-60 mph time of 9.9 seconds which
is achievable by many family sedans. So we can see the bias is more towards
gas mileage than power and speed. Despite this the CR-Z still feels fun
and sporty because of its excellent road handling. Its an exciting car to
drive because of its nimble steering and high cornering grip.
If you're looking for a fun economical car with style this hybrid coupe is worth checking out.
Honda CR-Z mileage is very good, and the car should certainly put a smile on your face as long as the lack of outright power doesn't bother you.