Manual transmission vehicles are back in style, for various reasons: either it's the simplicity, the cost (auto trannies tend to be hundreds, even thousands of dollars more), or the saved fuel mileage. Ragardless, many car companies (including Honda) are offering stick shift variants of new cars. On the top of that list: The 2012 Honda CR-Z - which is already one of the greenest coupes out there.
Honda offers up the CR-Z reboot for 2012 at dealerships like Steve Hopkins Honda in Fairfield, CA. But everyone in Fairfield, CA should come in and test drive this hybrid two-door. Here's why:
CR-Z's hybrid powertrain connects a 1.5 liter 16-valve iVTEC engine with a 10kW electric motor, which makes use of Honda's state-of-the-art IMA technology. With a starting price near $34,990 for a manual CR-Z Sport, you'll be able to race in style, while not killing the Earth or your gas card.
Inside, low resting seats and a high arching rear give optimal cargo space (not to mention, leg room) in this smaller ride. Catering towards tech savvy riders who still want a manual for any of the reasons mentioned above, CR-Z comes fully ready to support MP3 and USB (with six-speaker audio system), Bluetooth phone connectivity, as well as rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, climate and cruise control.
With two separate modes of driving, Econ and Sport, those behind CR-Z's wheel can choose if they want to blast down the road or just sip fuel.
But don't take it from us, the review wrap-up over at The Motor Report says it all: "The manual, at $34,990 - a full $6000 less than the Luxury CVT model - is exceptional value; that's why we awarded it an additional half-star."1
Source: 1http://www.themotorreport.com.au/52950/honda-cr-z-sport-manual-review
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