Honda CRZ (Compacts Pt.1) - Everyday Driver

[Diller2]

Dear Honda:

MAKE AN SI CRZ WITH A K20!!!!!

kthxbye.

[ThePadrino1979]

Guys, the 500 is not a sports car, is just a small stylish car to waft around town. If you want a sport car with this shape, wait for the Abarth EsseEsse version, almost 200 HP in less than 2000 lb. Its looks are a modern version of the original 1957 car, and I think the desing is pretty awesome compared to other ultra obvious retro shapes as Camaro and Beetle.

[lucabrasi944]

You are correct about asking who is this car for? The Civic gets better MPG to satisfy the Eco-drivers as well as the entry-level tuners. And the Accord V6 w/stick would blow the doors off the CRZ on the track. So I don't really get this car. Honda had a great compact sports car: the S2000, and they killed it. The CRZ is no replacement.

[evilmagic43]

i love the looks

[AbstracktAlias]

I would've gotten a CRZ, but then I realized there were no back seats.

[KatiushaVN4]

Bad introduction at the beginning

[daizmiester]

it'll be decades before Americans understand that 30-35 mpg is nothing compared to the mpg's they make in europe.....over 50mpg has become the average norm over there.....they just don't understand....if you want a sporty eco car, buy a diesel BMW 320d M sport.

[sexyboi142]

@daizmiester when you convert the mpg units to american units, you guys only average around 8mpg better than us

[belltolls1984]

I can't understand why people complain so much about the time between videos you guys post. The wait is always worth it! Your videos are very well done and very informative; Keep up the great work! Thank You

[koolskater5]

I've been looking at this car and the thing I want to know is how bad are the blind spots?

Are they something you can adapt to or do you feel like you are driving a piano :P

[EverydayDriver]

@koolskater5 - The biggest visibility issue is actually the split rear glass. The seam/support between the upper and lower hatch glass takes some real getting used to and does block a clear shot at cars behind you - but it's the most direct carry over from the CRX. We recommend taking one for a test drive and you'll know pretty quick if it's something you could adapt to and accept.

[DZoneTV]

Bisimoto tuned one of these to 500hp.

[hollaatyaboy12]

these guys would be better for top gear america than the current people

[Josephalosaurus]

i had to re watch part one in order to understand part two lol

[LightningHiro02]

Well done again guys! Don't worry about the trolls, you can't please everyone!

[halflifemasta]

im unsubscribing, as much as i don't want to. i am disappoint

[EverydayDriver]

@halflifemasta - Well, we're sorry to have you go. Care to share what you're disappointed about? Especially if you "don't want to"... why not stick around?

[halflifemasta]

@EverydayDriver lol im just trying to say, you guys have high end cameras and software technicians, why's it taking so long to release the fiat video, as a european i'm very interested in what you have to say about it.

[EverydayDriver]

@halflifemasta - We've talked about this before in our FAQ and elsewhere, but will respond with a longer explanation on our facebook page so people better understand the reality of our productions. But know that we have a tiny staff and such a small budget that we actually lose money (spend our own money) to make the show. We'd love to put a video out every week, but refuse to slap something together just to be fast. Quality takes either time or $, so right now we are slow... we apologize.

[ChrisM187]

@halflifemasta I can see how unsubscribing will help them release more videos, good logic!

[WeaponX1986]

Honda's coming out with some pretty smooth cars.

[azelivin]

Hey, I'm still waiting for part two!! How much longer guys??

[nogunri]

MIni = Too gimmicky (ie PiTy cruiser)

500 = Too much body roll (lame considering all the electronic stability tech in it)

CRZ = Lil' too slow, and too many dumb americans think 'hybrid' makes you a pussy.

My choice = My '87 CRX Si! 34mpg combined on a 24 year old car that's in 'project' condition.

[KeepingModern]

@nogunri Yea the CRZ needs more power to make sure the American nationalists driving in their supped up Sunfires and Cobalt SS from cutting you off on the highway needlessly to show you their supposedly dominant cars when all of us are just driving on the highway to get to work. Its not a race track.... Still nice to have some extra power on hand just in case those nationalists in their American cars try to cut off Hondas because they hate Hondas that much.

[nogunri]

@KeepingModern I don't know if I'd go that far... Cobalts are about as fast off the line as golf carts and sunfires, well, you know... sunfires. FWIW I really like the CRZ, but it needs an Si model. Or enough space to cram a good header, CAI and aftermarket TB in there - really like the rear location battery though!

[sspope]

Sequels in less than 3 weeks, pppllllleeeaaasssseee guys!!!!!

[babyboomerforlife]

The Honda looks like the most modern design. Honda's from the 80's compared to other cars always stands out to look more modern in design too.

[iRaulTellem]

Make a review on tha dodge challenger

[coolkingsofa]

@iRaulTellem they alreaady have one on the challenger. you should be able to find it just by clicking on their channel name

[ludekour]

why was the predator trying to kill that blonda driver?

[halflifemasta]

come on everyday driver if you're going to advertise a comparison at least have the whole thing done. as a european i really want to see what you have to say about the fiat. meanwhile im gonna jerk off in a corner for the next month.

[mclarenv12]

*CLANK, CLANK, CLLANK, BANG, CRAASSHH!!!* *walks down to breakfast with a suit of armor*  Seriously though...you should try it... "honey put down the medieval club that is not a toy........or is it?" **brown chicken brown cow**

[MaicoGorll]

Hond must rename the CRZ to UAH (Ugly As Hell). Please create more hybrid/electric cars like Porsche, stop the UAH cars.

[vampireangelus]

Great video guys, hope you end up with a tv show.

[TylerBrandonHardwick]

1:11

"As involving as having sex while wearing a suit of armor."

"Have you tried it?" :O

[Rockit181]

niche buyer perhaps, but I've seen a bunch showing up on the road

[gekejo1]

Nice job guys! Keep 'em coming.

[Magnum5160]

I was in the market last month and the biggest problem with this car is the price. You have to upgrade for bluetooth, which should be standard on every car by now, and for the money, i'd rather pay more for a better car (which i did).

[bdub232]

uhhh... whatever- it's wrong. I read it already. Mid-engine aluminum super car has nothing to do with a craptastic hybrid front engine, front drive, steel car.

[veretos7]

Reminds me of my Rsx-s. Except mine has back seats..... and its faster..... And looks better. Why didnt they just keep making the Rsx?

[order9066]

Great camera work, nice review commentary, and best of all, no british accents. Subscribed!

[iPurpleProductions]

hopefully part 2 comes soon....

[edmaluf]

Guys (at everydaydriver). If you shoot all the videos on the same day, why not upload all of them on the same day? just asking...

[account924]

that mini is the old "New MINI", isn't it?

i actually like it far more than the goldfish looking new "New MINI".

but don't understand why you guys chose it. crz and 500 are latest models.

interesting comparison.

[Kurzland]

I had forgotten I was subbed to these guys!!! o.O

[prkrgrant]

Why not just wait for the 2012 skyactiv Mazda 3? It will get up to 40 mpg, cost less, actually be fun to drive, be faster and more engaging, offer a manual as well, have three more seats, twice the practicality, and it won't have the annoying stigma of being a hybrid. This car is poorly executed and kind of pointless to me.

[xsnownedx]

They both are going to pick the mini cooper out of the 3. The End.

[ndyt]

Only 2 seats is what makes this a small nitch car. I can't see that selling. Americans only like 2 seaters when they breathe fire like the Vette.

[DaBomb31290]

IMHO they should offer the "hype-brid" powertrain as an option. They should use a K20 or something and make an Si model. No saying I'd buy it, but it would be more true to the CRXs of old.

Oh and I say "hype-brid" because back when I drove a stock '97 Honda Civic 4-door automatic, I got about 35 mpg, mixed city/highway. 14 years later and we can't get that with a smaller, lighter "hype-brid", somethings wrong here.

[GMdrivingMOPARguy]

@DaBomb31290 Your right, im not a honda fan at all but an Si model i think would do really well. And hype-brids as you put them are just a marketing gimmic to make money. They dont do anything better, except make the repair shops 3x more money when they break

[AlternativeUses]

i think ill just wait 18 months until i can watch the complete comparison with back to back

[herpnut]

I wish people would realize what went in to making these vids and give you guys a break. Great vid as always guys, Im looking forward to the Mini Vs. 500 bit.

[scorpio3949]

I would say that it is a great all around car, for just everyday use. Especially if you really never have more than two people in your car.

[MagicSeal]

Imagine what this car would have been like without the electric hybrid system. Yes, it increases efficiency, but it weighs a lot, which worsens all aspects of the car. All Honda needed to do to make this car successful was to put the Civic Si motor in to make a sporty, two door hatchback, and THAT would have been a worthy successor to the CR-X. If they wanted, they still could have used this system as an alternative powertrain, almost a successor to the CR-X HF with the former as the CR-X Si.

[rockkyman]

i think these 2 guys should replace the current top gear america host. these 2 guys are better reviewer then them...IMO

[outlawsonic]

Still say the best sporty green car for me is Golf TDI or 2012TDI beetle.

[XSquareStickIt]

I'm thinking that the CR-Z is something like the NSX was back in the day- comfort with performance. No one would mash the two together, but Honda did and the NSX was a sucess. The CR-Z though, I dunno really. I suppose there will always be some car enthusiast who doesn't have enough money to feed a Rotary engine or something.

[bdub232]

@XSquareStickIt That's the dumbest thing I heard all day and I talked to a drunk guy earlier.

[XSquareStickIt]

@bdub232 If you're so goddam smart then why don't you ELABORATE on why my comment was dumb?

[bdub232]

@XSquareStickIt YOU said this: "I'm thinking that the CR-Z is something like the NSX was back in the day".. No- you are completely wrong. it is NOTHING like an NSX. You have to ask why I said that was dumb? That proves something to me right there.

[XSquareStickIt]

@bdub232 I'm thinking it's similar to the NSX in the sense that they bring 2 concepts together that no one thought of doing. In the NSX's case it was blending comfort with performance. And the CR-Z blends economy with sport. Learn to read the entire comment before you claim it's stupid, stupid.

[lbryan250]

Golf TDI? Anyone?

[johnnyr25]

Needs more K20

[bottomlayer]

What kind of gas mileage did you guys get on the CRZ?

[MrGTR1988]

I WILL BUY STI AND KILL PLANET WITH FUN !

[Derrick021594]

HOLY SH**!!

base price is about 19k ?!?!?

The Ford Fiesta Hatchback base price is $15,500 and it gives more power and more room than this!

WTF!?!

[Derrick021594]

driving over the double yellow lines is breaking the law!

how come they get to do that and most other people can't!?!

besides the fact that they're doing something for the public viewers

[asdfgoogle]

@Derrick021594 If you look out for cops, you can do it too xD

[TheThedragonwarrior]

Do you guys plan on reviewing the BMW E46 M3?

[SMGMP7A1]

@EverydayDriver what are chance of you doing a show for budget buyers? Say the best cars you can get under 10 - 15 grand.

[mazda6tuner99]

You can actually get a K20 VTEC engine put in this car. And with proper tuning I'm pretty sure it would be a low 13 second car.

[manlyman6392]

the long haired hippie would like hybrids

[DinanEX]

Driving over yellow line! I'm going to report you!

[reevsaj]

Love the CR-Z but I would take the Mini over it.

[buttnut1080]

I've always loved your reviews but I just wish they'd give you guys the keys to some proper, shouty sports cars. I'd love to see Gran Turismo S vs XKR; 911 GTS Cab vs R8 Spyder; and yes, maybe a little Ferrari y Lamborghini as well. It's time they gave the proper cars to the proper journalists instead of those clowns at Motortrend and R&T.

[carsaregood911]

Having sex with a suit of armor hahahahahaha. Man I wish you guys would post more videos frequently even though we know why you don't

[TheCrazySweed]

Another great video. Thanks ED

[CarCultureChannel]

They should change the name of this car to CR-F (Fail)

It is too focused in being economical to be any god on sportiness, and it is so focused in being a sports car that it fails to be economicall..... So it Fails on both

[Tranimal414]

@CarCultureChannel you fail on spelling

[CarCultureChannel]

They should change the name of this car to CR-F (Fail)

[weed46]

Come back next year for part 2

[nismo007]

Every month driver lol, 3.21-3.26 i thought my phone was about to get a text or call

[EverydayDriver]

@nismo007 - Yes, apparently someone was trying to reach Paul at that moment.

[Fearrange]

I've driven Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper (base), and am a CR-Z owner. The Fait 500 definitely has a big soul. It gives me a very nice engine sound and I love rev-ing it. The Mini's handling is well and it makes me feel confident to take it to the limit. The CR-Z has a lively setup. It is not as well planted on the road as Mini but it is more fun.

[Thesuperblack22]

Ok , the CRZ is cool but they need to bring some thing real sport focused back like the NSX, RSX, S2000, or somethin...

[desimunda116]

They need to make an Si version. No hybrids, just good old fashion, high revving, VTEC!

[dude0that0kicks0ass]

You're back!

[mattmench]

knobbb goblinnn!

[plazmixplazmix]

....wtf

[scm11904]

@mattmench WTF?

[Ericbuyslunch]

@mattmench lol wat