Hi from Australia, have purchased another CRZ (2014 model, 46,000 kilometres, one owner). Traded the last one five years ago on a Civic type R(2020 update) tenth generation which I found became an ordeal to get in&out of and the ride became a bit much while recovering from cancer treatments. The last car was a Mazda 3 which we were able to sell to release some cash and purchase another CRZ. On reacquaintance the CRZ is a far more enjoyable drive and the so-called lack of power is a myth. The handling is very balanced, steering direct, doesn’t need much braking as the regenerative setting sets up the car in bends or roundabouts and allows it to get through with a higher speed without having to rev the engine much beyond 3500-4000rpm. The cvt transmission allows relaxed driving and really doesn’t need manual shifting as it gathers speed above walking pace rapidly without having to balance clutch and brakes. Traffic light standing starts are not really relevant in normal driving wheras a smooth line is always faster and doesn’t attract police attention or cause accidents. The type R never felt special until at ridiculous speeds. True you could revel in the no slack steering and brakes and a precise gearbox but you would be noticing how badly the road is under you ( constant vibration and noise). The CRZ allows full deployment of the available power and pretty much runs away from most cars on the bends on a local “highway “that starts at sea level and rises over 600 metres on a 30 kilometre stretch. Ten years old, doesn’t rattle or squeak and achieves 50 mpg(imperial)around town, mid fifties on the highway. Brilliant mix. Cheers.
Brilliant 👏🏻, firstly I hope things are well for you health wise in your recovery. The CRZ is a fun car, it's one I've been looking at purchasing at some point for a Daily driver/fun project car for myself.
I have the 2013 version from new. It is a phenomenal car. Your review is almost spot on. When you learn how to drive it, it is economical, comfortable, fast and so much fun to drive in 2022.
Thank you Malcolm. During the week I had this crz from Honda Uk I averaged 46mpg, town driving and some b roads (plus I have a heavy foot 😅). Great fun to drive. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻👍🏻
@@pittmotoring I'm so pleased you enjoy the CRZ and those MPG figures are good. We went for a few days in Mid Wales which was 300+ mile trip. Averaging 56MPG. The sort of trip the car loves. The big plus for the young would be low insurance, incredible low cost motoring in a vehicle with inspiring road holding. A most underrated car. Thank you.
@@malcolmheavens2213 that would be amazing in one of these with the roads around there. Yes that is a very big plus, also they are very popular to modify in the states so there is modification options for the younger generation too.
I have a 2011 cvt with 340,000 Kms and just added a 2016 manual, honestly I can't get enough, I ride liter bikes and honest a car with 400hp feels just as slow as 130hp, I just drive around town and just stare at the beautiful design it's been 14 years and it has aged beautifully inside and out
I play music through my USB everyday! XD I don't know what you mean by that? Anyway, great vid thank you, should have a thousand more likes, but there you go, i't a niche car with a small following. It's got low power, but it's a really flexible motor with decent torque. I try to drive it in low rpm range most of the time, in sport mode only, and i get 6,36 l/100km or 37mpg - it's not a good econ car. But it's special, I love how small and low it is compared to newer cars. The bonnet is so low. The doors are so large. The seats are so low. You dive into the CRZ in rather than sit in it. And the shift is the best of them, and I mean best, like bestest of best.
You can play music through the USB is you use a thumb drive or an old ipod classic, I tested it at a car meet last week, works wonderfully. Good review keep it coming! Ive had people in the back before also, its fine for 10 minutes or so.
It's funny how you don't see many of these on the road, maybe they're just underrated for what they are - like you said the timing they came out was possibly too early. The styling has dated very well over the years. Like Armagan said, nice spot to film on.
To say they are 12 years or so old, they still look great nowadays. Definitely timing, something like this now or over the last 2yrs would have proven to be a lot more popular as a hybrid. For me I say very underrated. They're not very fast mind but the way it drives and handles is brilliant.
You don't see them because they didn't sell very well. I own one, and I like it. But where I used to live, I've seen more Ferraris in a week than CR-Zs since they came out. But yea, mpg is not comparable to a regular Civic of the same year. Also, some don't feel it had the spirit of the CR-X. They were only built for 4-5 years due to lack of demand. Shame, but oh well.
What a great location for this to be filmed. Never thought the CR-Z came with a manual given it was a hybrid and this could be a good alternative for people who want a modernised Honda CR-X. Can’t wait for the POV Sir
A hybrid with a manual is a ray of sunshine, you know I'm not keen on the CVT autos. POV will be out next Wednesday 😁👍🏻 thanks for the continued support kiddo 🙌
😂 I wish, it is a race track, called olivers mount here in Scarborough, closed for race days but rest of the time its open as a public road. Great location for filming and photos 😁
Hello fella, great video, glad you enjoyed the car. There are quite a few mistakes however. This is the 2013-2015 facelift model. The 2010-2012 has different bumpers/skirts, a nickel battery and a light interior. Cost of parts are not cheap for the CRZ and most of them are discontinued. Anything with the SZT part number range has what we call “CRZ tax” only around 4300 CRZs were sold in the UK. The USB does play music via its built in “ipod player” the suspension doesnt change in drive modes. The electric steering changes, the throttle response changes and the level of assist from the ima changes. If your ever in each anglia id be happy to show you around mine and a few other CRZs that i work on. Please dont take this as me being negative cause its a great review, just a few things needed correcting.
Thank you bud and thank you for clearing that up. when I did most of my research it was for the later model crz. Thank you for highlighting those, it will be very useful for other viewers 👍. Do you do a lot of work on Crz's? Thank you for the offer, if I ever find myself in the area I shall let you know 😊
@@pittmotoring no im a parts managers now for a motor group that have Honda, Hyundai, Suzuki, Renault, Alpine & Dacia. I just work on peoples Hondas for free to help them out and make content for UA-cam
Thanks for Watching 🙏🏻 the mugen CRZ is tasty 🙂 I'll be having a look at yours over on Instagram 🙌🏻 thank you for the follow, I share a lot of my car photography on my Instagram and UA-cam stuff too 👍🏻
Please check that again, my CRZ's you can plug in a USB with mp3 and DEFINITELY will play perfectly. If you have 2016 EXL it will even display the album art from the USB and if you have pictures on your thumb drive you can easily customize your display. Part of what makes CRZ's great is they are about 1000 lbs lighter than most cars and shorter wheelbase making them very nimble/agile.
9:42 You actually can use the USB to play music from. I have a 32GB stick in there with a looot of music. Btw, something doesn't math here. Since your car has the S+ button and Li-Ion batteries, it must be newer. 2013 or something like that. Before that, the 2010s, 2011s and probably some of the 2012s had Ni-MH batteries. Just finished a 900 km drive in the Z and I wouldn't mind jumping back in and going for a spin. Not a lot of cars that I drove previously had this quality.
@@pittmotoring your very good buddy I’m looking at a CRZ next week in my home city Liverpool it’s black ( although they look better in white) 90,000 on the clock £3,200 …it looks like it’s been looked after to be honest mate I’m excited at the prospect of owning one after your excellent review …I drove one years ago and I thought wow what a cracking motor …your review has tipped the scale in me wanting to get one so credit to you buddy …your good you bring something to the car review table that’s refreshing …I sense your a Yorkshire man i live in the Lake District …thanks for that and the reply onward s and upwards buddy I really wish you well
@@roycarder6179 I am a Yorkshire man indeed, sunny scarbados is where I'm based. Yes, if I'm honest I've been looking at them too for a daily driver. One thing to look into is if the battery has been replaced, I've had a few messages and comments saying around 100k for the battery pack, depends if its the earlier model or later.
@@pittmotoring yep spot on the battery can be the thing and a bit of an out lay …had cheap Mini Countryman diesel chain belt snapped a few weeks back …plus glow plug issues as in they seize up …Scarborough is a nice spot …off to Yorkshire end of the month for a few days I love the place ….look forward to seeing more of your reviews …your great Yorkshire accent adds something to the review plus your enthusiasm straight talking approach …You could ve been reviewing a robin reliant and I’d I’ve still have watched your review ….
if known control well the battery usage on car will be fun drive with little power , need press than release paddle charge back after use than always got power on car
Thank you for the Information 🙏🏻 I have tried to aim the focus of the video across the whole year range of the CRZ. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoyed the content 🙌🏻
@@pittmotoring the video is pretty good,I'm in the market of a CRZ I have 2012 Accord ES GT but i got bored,I want something new,something special and being a Honda fan I think the CRZ it is a special little car.
Hi from Australia, have purchased another CRZ (2014 model, 46,000 kilometres, one owner). Traded the last one five years ago on a Civic type R(2020 update) tenth generation which I found became an ordeal to get in&out of and the ride became a bit much while recovering from cancer treatments. The last car was a Mazda 3 which we were able to sell to release some cash and purchase another CRZ. On reacquaintance the CRZ is a far more enjoyable drive and the so-called lack of power is a myth. The handling is very balanced, steering direct, doesn’t need much braking as the regenerative setting sets up the car in bends or roundabouts and allows it to get through with a higher speed without having to rev the engine much beyond 3500-4000rpm. The cvt transmission allows relaxed driving and really doesn’t need manual shifting as it gathers speed above walking pace rapidly without having to balance clutch and brakes. Traffic light standing starts are not really relevant in normal driving wheras a smooth line is always faster and doesn’t attract police attention or cause accidents. The type R never felt special until at ridiculous speeds. True you could revel in the no slack steering and brakes and a precise gearbox but you would be noticing how badly the road is under you ( constant vibration and noise). The CRZ allows full deployment of the available power and pretty much runs away from most cars on the bends on a local “highway “that starts at sea level and rises over 600 metres on a 30 kilometre stretch. Ten years old, doesn’t rattle or squeak and achieves 50 mpg(imperial)around town, mid fifties on the highway. Brilliant mix. Cheers.
Brilliant 👏🏻, firstly I hope things are well for you health wise in your recovery. The CRZ is a fun car, it's one I've been looking at purchasing at some point for a Daily driver/fun project car for myself.
Just got myself a 2011 ride so nicely I am in love my radio does work try it again and make sure it's not your phone case not letting it go through.
@@terrell1201at they are great to drive. If I ever get the chance to drive another in the future I'll definitely check and give it another try.
I have the 2013 version from new. It is a phenomenal car. Your review is almost spot on. When you learn how to drive it, it is economical, comfortable, fast and so much fun to drive in 2022.
Thank you Malcolm. During the week I had this crz from Honda Uk I averaged 46mpg, town driving and some b roads (plus I have a heavy foot 😅). Great fun to drive. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻👍🏻
@@pittmotoring I'm so pleased you enjoy the CRZ and those MPG figures are good. We went for a few days in Mid Wales which was 300+ mile trip. Averaging 56MPG. The sort of trip the car loves. The big plus for the young would be low insurance, incredible low cost motoring in a vehicle with inspiring road holding. A most underrated car. Thank you.
@@malcolmheavens2213 that would be amazing in one of these with the roads around there. Yes that is a very big plus, also they are very popular to modify in the states so there is modification options for the younger generation too.
I have a 2011 cvt with 340,000 Kms and just added a 2016 manual, honestly I can't get enough, I ride liter bikes and honest a car with 400hp feels just as slow as 130hp, I just drive around town and just stare at the beautiful design it's been 14 years and it has aged beautifully inside and out
I play music through my USB everyday! XD I don't know what you mean by that?
Anyway, great vid thank you, should have a thousand more likes, but there you go, i't a niche car with a small following.
It's got low power, but it's a really flexible motor with decent torque. I try to drive it in low rpm range most of the time, in sport mode only, and i get 6,36 l/100km or 37mpg - it's not a good econ car.
But it's special, I love how small and low it is compared to newer cars. The bonnet is so low. The doors are so large. The seats are so low. You dive into the CRZ in rather than sit in it. And the shift is the best of them, and I mean best, like bestest of best.
You can play music through the USB is you use a thumb drive or an old ipod classic, I tested it at a car meet last week, works wonderfully. Good review keep it coming! Ive had people in the back before also, its fine for 10 minutes or so.
It's funny how you don't see many of these on the road, maybe they're just underrated for what they are - like you said the timing they came out was possibly too early. The styling has dated very well over the years. Like Armagan said, nice spot to film on.
To say they are 12 years or so old, they still look great nowadays. Definitely timing, something like this now or over the last 2yrs would have proven to be a lot more popular as a hybrid. For me I say very underrated. They're not very fast mind but the way it drives and handles is brilliant.
Reason you don't really see them, is because they sold just over 4,500 units. 👍👍
You don't see them because they didn't sell very well. I own one, and I like it. But where I used to live, I've seen more Ferraris in a week than CR-Zs since they came out. But yea, mpg is not comparable to a regular Civic of the same year. Also, some don't feel it had the spirit of the CR-X. They were only built for 4-5 years due to lack of demand. Shame, but oh well.
What a great location for this to be filmed. Never thought the CR-Z came with a manual given it was a hybrid and this could be a good alternative for people who want a modernised Honda CR-X. Can’t wait for the POV Sir
A hybrid with a manual is a ray of sunshine, you know I'm not keen on the CVT autos. POV will be out next Wednesday 😁👍🏻 thanks for the continued support kiddo 🙌
I thought the same, I thought Ed was filming on a race track to begin with 😁
😂 I wish, it is a race track, called olivers mount here in Scarborough, closed for race days but rest of the time its open as a public road. Great location for filming and photos 😁
@@pittmotoring definitely Ed. That sounds awesome!
Well done on getting the Honda mate, keep up the good work! 👍🏼
Thanks a lot Chris 🙏
Hello fella, great video, glad you enjoyed the car. There are quite a few mistakes however. This is the 2013-2015 facelift model. The 2010-2012 has different bumpers/skirts, a nickel battery and a light interior. Cost of parts are not cheap for the CRZ and most of them are discontinued. Anything with the SZT part number range has what we call “CRZ tax” only around 4300 CRZs were sold in the UK. The USB does play music via its built in “ipod player” the suspension doesnt change in drive modes. The electric steering changes, the throttle response changes and the level of assist from the ima changes. If your ever in each anglia id be happy to show you around mine and a few other CRZs that i work on. Please dont take this as me being negative cause its a great review, just a few things needed correcting.
Thank you bud and thank you for clearing that up. when I did most of my research it was for the later model crz. Thank you for highlighting those, it will be very useful for other viewers 👍.
Do you do a lot of work on Crz's? Thank you for the offer, if I ever find myself in the area I shall let you know 😊
@@pittmotoring yes i do, know as the Honda Guru by many, worked for Honda for around 15 years. Thanks for replying buddy
Ah, definitely have the knowledge then. Are you an independent mechanic now then?
@@pittmotoring no im a parts managers now for a motor group that have Honda, Hyundai, Suzuki, Renault, Alpine & Dacia. I just work on peoples Hondas for free to help them out and make content for UA-cam
Thats great you do it for free to help people, good on you. Is it the channel you are commenting as? I will take a look 👍🏻
Great little car. Got the wife one & she loves it. They are as you say, great fun to drive. I loved it that much, i bought the CRZ MUGEN RZ.😃😃.
Thanks for Watching 🙏🏻 the mugen CRZ is tasty 🙂 I'll be having a look at yours over on Instagram 🙌🏻 thank you for the follow, I share a lot of my car photography on my Instagram and UA-cam stuff too 👍🏻
@@pittmotoring great video bud. Your review was spot on. 👍. Yeah I subbed up on here & I'm following you on insta😃😃
@@projectnorahlyne1018 thanks a lot buddy 👍
Great very well done video! If you visit Oregon USA I have 4 CRZ's! One is a Supercharged Spoon model signed by Tatsuru Itchishima.
Please check that again, my CRZ's you can plug in a USB with mp3 and DEFINITELY will play perfectly. If you have 2016 EXL it will even display the album art from the USB and if you have pictures on your thumb drive you can easily customize your display. Part of what makes CRZ's great is they are about 1000 lbs lighter than most cars and shorter wheelbase making them very nimble/agile.
9:42 You actually can use the USB to play music from. I have a 32GB stick in there with a looot of music.
Btw, something doesn't math here. Since your car has the S+ button and Li-Ion batteries, it must be newer. 2013 or something like that. Before that, the 2010s, 2011s and probably some of the 2012s had Ni-MH batteries. Just finished a 900 km drive in the Z and I wouldn't mind jumping back in and going for a spin. Not a lot of cars that I drove previously had this quality.
That is handy to know. yes it is a newer variant 2013. Thanks for watching.
Great review ….this gent is good at what he does….when you see the fodder on top gear ….I’d sooner have this gents way of doing things
Thank you Roy, I really appreciate that. I'm hoping as time goes on and more content created my presenting and whatever else is improving too 🙏🏻
@@pittmotoring your very good buddy I’m looking at a CRZ next week in my home city Liverpool it’s black ( although they look better in white) 90,000 on the clock £3,200 …it looks like it’s been looked after to be honest mate I’m excited at the prospect of owning one after your excellent review …I drove one years ago and I thought wow what a cracking motor …your review has tipped the scale in me wanting to get one so credit to you buddy …your good you bring something to the car review table that’s refreshing …I sense your a Yorkshire man i live in the Lake District …thanks for that and the reply onward s and upwards buddy I really wish you well
@@roycarder6179 I am a Yorkshire man indeed, sunny scarbados is where I'm based. Yes, if I'm honest I've been looking at them too for a daily driver. One thing to look into is if the battery has been replaced, I've had a few messages and comments saying around 100k for the battery pack, depends if its the earlier model or later.
@@pittmotoring yep spot on the battery can be the thing and a bit of an out lay …had cheap Mini Countryman diesel chain belt snapped a few weeks back …plus glow plug issues as in they seize up …Scarborough is a nice spot …off to Yorkshire end of the month for a few days I love the place ….look forward to seeing more of your reviews …your great Yorkshire accent adds something to the review plus your enthusiasm straight talking approach …You could ve been reviewing a robin reliant and I’d I’ve still have watched your review ….
@@roycarder6179 it sure is, enjoy your trip. Thank you, means a lot 👍🏻
if known control well the battery usage on car will be fun drive with little power , need press than release paddle charge back after use than always got power on car
Its awesome
That CRZ is 2013+ facelift model
Thank you for the Information 🙏🏻 I have tried to aim the focus of the video across the whole year range of the CRZ. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoyed the content 🙌🏻
@@pittmotoring the video is pretty good,I'm in the market of a CRZ I have 2012 Accord ES GT but i got bored,I want something new,something special and being a Honda fan I think the CRZ it is a special little car.
Yup , the reg is a private plate , it a 2013 onwards ! Want one tho 😫
@@goneforapee the plate threw me 😅 they are good cars, if you find one I'd say get one