2015 Honda CR-Z

If you want a sporty two-seat coupe or an economical hybrid, you can choose the 2015 Honda CR-Z and get the best of both worlds. Tameron Honda in Birmingham serves Pelham, Hoover, Homewood, and Chelsea, AL residents, whether they are sport or economy shoppers.

The sleek two-seater style of the 2015 Honda CR-Z is meant to recall the popular Honda CR-X of the 80s. Much like its predecessor, the CR-Z blends a sporty shape with lightweight construction and a small size to get better fuel economy. Unlike the CR-X, the CR-Z has the modern advantage of 1.5-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and battery pack for a total of 130hp. Buyers can choose either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic (CVT). The CR-Z has three drive modes: Normal, Econ, and Sport, which automatically change whether the powertrain will favor fuel economy or power. The Plus Sport System features a push-to-pass S+ button on the steering wheel which gives you a maximum power boost from the electric engine for 5 seconds whenever you want it (provided the battery is more than 1/2 charged). Manual transmission CR-Z models will go from 0-60 mph in about 8.8 seconds while the automatic is slightly slower. In EPA gas mileage testing, the CVT is the winner with 36 mpg city and 39 highway*, slightly better than the stick shift.

There are two different trim levels for the 2015 Honda CR-Z: the base CR-Z and the CR-Z EX. The base model has just about everything you could possibly want, including 16" alloy wheels, a rearview camera, all power accessories, tilt/telescoping steering, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a six-speaker stereo system with a CD player, USB/iPod interface, and auxiliary input jack. Selecting the EX model adds HID xenon headlights, fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a seven-speaker stereo. EX models can add optional GPS navigation with voice controls, which includes a 6.5” touchscreen interface, text-to-speech, Bluetooth audio streaming, Pandora internet radio, and full smartphone integration. Either trim level can upgrade from the 16” wheels and all-season tires to 17” wheels with performance rubber.

We are now in the 21st century, and there is no reason to get horrible gas mileage just because you want to drive a fun, sporty coupe. Just buy the 2015 Honda CR-Z hybrid and get the best of all possible worlds. Take one for a test drive at Tameron Honda in Birmingham, AL and see just how much fun you can have while saving money at the pump.

*36 city/39 highway mpg rating for CVT models. Based on 2015 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition and other factors.