Everyone HATES The Hybrid Honda CR-Z...(Why?)

In todays video I go over why Everyone HATES The Hybrid Honda CR-Z. I love the crz and I want people to know these cars can and are fun as hell. Dont let the hybrid system prevent you from buying these cars!
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My Financial Mistakes:
2004 Black Honda CBR 600RR
2005 Milano Red Acura RSX Type S
2006 Alabaster Silver RSX Base 5 Speed Manual
2014 Gray Honda CR-Z CVT
2011 Black Honda CR-Z 6 Speed Manual
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[@YellowLight259]

No one hates the CRZ, they just don't know what they are

[@illusiversx]

That is also true, a lot of people i know have never even heard of it until I roll up with one😂

[@GTA4Forever]

CRZs arent really like other hybrids. The MPG isnt much better than a fit, the better low speed acceleration is really the only difference which I like

[@illusiversx]

I agree man. Never been in a honda fit but definitely like the looks and uniqueness of the crz more.

[@merc7paul]

I have two as well, the CVT and the manual and I love them both, they are both bullet proof the CVT I drove it till 360,000 kms, assembled in japan all the parts are either made in japan or made in Germany like the rear struts, nothing made in NA/China/Mexico from what I can gather. only negative I can say is it should have come with 200 hp, but that would have raised the msrp so who knows how that would have turned out. These days I drive rental cars with 200 hp and honestly it doesn't feel much faster than the CRZ. People should give more props that Honda was the first to make a hybrid enthusiast car, before the P1, 918 and the LAF

[@illusiversx]

I agree man. It was a weird car that just wasn't appreciated the way it should have been. It really does feel faster than certain cars when I think about it. Honestly the manual for whatever reason feels faster than the cvt but could just be a placebo effect😂

[@merc7paul]

@@illusiversx it actually has more torque on the manual but top speed seems higher on the cvt

[@merc7paul]

Probably limited by the top Gear ratio

[@illusiversx]

@merc7paul really didn't know that. I can't imagine either being that much different tho. 13-14's definitely have a higher kick with the lithium battery. Gonna miss my 14 when I sell it🥲

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

Alright so check it.. I just bought a 2013 manual cr-Z last weekend & I used to own a rsx back in the day and so many people talked shit about that car and its engine say that the b16 engine was a better engine than the k series engine.. fast forward 15 years now the k series engines are the best engine ever made so what I say is screw the people talking shit about something they’ve never experienced because I said that same thing about the cr-z .. until last weekend now I see !!

[@illusiversx]

Yeah man you just can't hate on something on the surface level. Glad you ended up picking up one and your enjoying it🔥

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

@@illusiversx thanks bro! You and @VTEC Academy & a couple others pushed me in the direction of this platform and I’m glad you did!

[@illusiversx]

@nolahahnshouse3389 all good news man! Good to be grouped in with vtec academy! Hope to do as many crazy projects as them one day

[@ProjectRad]

Id love to review a crz!! Really want to see what the hfp supercharged version of it is like!

[@illusiversx]

@ProjectRad same. I don't have the money right now for it and don't know the plan for the car but would really love to experience it myself

[@Sounza]

Nice video bro, I own one and I try to make it as cool as I can

[@illusiversx]

Hell yeah man! Appreciate the love🔥

[@lnt3ch]

Just sold my 2003 Type S but I'm liking the CR-Z more and more! I'll just admire from afar and cross my fingers that the upcoming Prelude has a manual

[@illusiversx]

Get you a crz man! After selling a type s I'd be ashamed to go to a different car.

[@AlrienJ]

Heh, you seem like me in my recently acquired 2019 Honda Insight, a rare and underrated car as well imo. I've been interested in Honda hybrids for a while and I've never even heard of the CRZ until this video. That interior looks quite nice and I really like the steering wheel

[@illusiversx]

I'm glad I was able to introduce you to the crz! Definitely a cool one and one to look into if you already are a fan of the honda insight. I had intentions of buying a first gen insight until I came across the crz and it kinda stole my heart. If you do end up wanting to learn more about crzs be sure to check out the rest of the videos on the channel I made a bunch so far and bunch more coming!

[@michaelpalmisano7010]

I just bought one an I love it !! Very cool ,different car , it’s fun to drive ( manual ) yea it’s not a fast car by any means but it’s definitely not the slowest thing on the road either . I own a Del sol and a 4G prelude too , they are some of my favs cuz I don’t see many on the road .. I don’t see many CRZ either so I’ll add it to my collection lol

[@limesandkiwiable]

I went from a 2013 fit to a 2013 crz. I love them both but the cr-z def gets more looks and questions.

[@illusiversx]

Both cool Cars man enjoy!

[@LouixIskander]

My CRZ feels great and it’s affordable and timeless and looks great like a Casio

[@kam3002]

I've seen a few for sale in my area and have been really temped, but I was wondering if it would be a good car for learning to drive stick?

[@illusiversx]

I personally think any honda like civics, rsx's, and crzs are great cars to learn manual in. I learned manual in my rsx, and it's very forgiving and easy to learn on.

[@kam3002]

@@illusiversx Awesome thank you for the reply. I going to try and go for it. Lol

[@illusiversx]

Lmk how it goes man I'd be excited to know!

[@merc7paul]

100 very easy clutch and gear shifts to learn on

[@kalui96]

That interior design is so awesome. It's better than S2K, even

[@illusiversx]

I definitely like it but I'd say s2ks have the best dash by far especially for a 2000s honda. I really like the uniqueness of the crz tho and not many people appreciate the intricate features I feel like

[@Stealthborn]

For the comments wishing it was faster, I wished that was the case ad well. Interestingly enough, Honda was looking to put a more powerful engine in it at the time of production, but it couldn't pass safety standards. There wad a supercharger that Honda HPD released which could boost the car to around 200 HP but it was limited. Wish I could have gotten one for my 2015. Also the supercharger only worked on the ones with the manual transmission as well.

[@illusiversx]

I think the main complaint when it comes to power with these cars is just the fact that the supercharger kit costs so much as well. Sometimes we just gotta step back and appreciate the crz for what it is.

[@nekite1]

I've had my manual CR-Z for 15 months now. Here in the UK, it only costs £25 a year in road tax, the insurance costs me very little and it does (in British gallons) 55mpg or about 41mpg in the USA. Reliable little cars if maintained properly and you keep the rust in check. They are an absolute hoot to drive on some of our twisty little roads that we have and that's when you find their handling more than makes up for their lack of power.

[@illusiversx]

I've come to realize it's way more fun to drive a slow car to its limits rather than a fast car to half its limits 🤟. Shoutout from watching in the UK🫡

[@nekite1]

@@illusiversx In a way, less power is more. You can have fun without either breaking any speed limits or running out of talent.

[@DaForced]

How many miles does your manual CR-Z have?

[@illusiversx]

168k. Still drives like it rode off the factory floor

[@zafnor]

fast isn't everything. muscle cars are cool but you can't drive them to their potential on the streets so that makes them an expensive dd. 120 hp is plenty for a dd. I've been looking around for a crz on the cheap but manuals are few and far between. great review. i love your car. hopefully i'll find one soon.

[@illusiversx]

I agree man. Power isn't everything. Something about driving a slow car to its fullest potential is just so much fun. Appreciate the love man. Keep me updated if you end up finding a crz! There out there man just gotta wait for the right one to come across 🤟

[@bobbytheitguy4289]

As a former CRX owner, it was just disappointing that Honda didn't put more effort into making this car better. I don't mind the hybrid power train, but they definitely should have had an sporty Si model that put out at least the same if not more HP than the CRX Si.

[@illusiversx]

Absolutely agree man. The crz si would have been the cake on top for the crz project but it definitely fell short of a crx successer. I wish I was a crx owner before a crz to feel the raw power and really appreciate it but one day hope to own a crx to be able to have the best opinion on the crz and crx.

[@wheniztheend]

K swap it, and it becomes what it should have been from the factory. And I think they look sexy.

[@illusiversx]

I really wanna do something fun with this car. Only time will tell what I have planned for it👀

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

It's an obscure car that came at the wrong time. They made it a lil too late to capitalize on the nostalgia factor of it's predecessor. If you know you know. Which is it's biggest problem edit: actually let me just go ahead and say the name in case anyone wants to Google it. This thing was cool a hell when tricked out. Honda crx

[@illusiversx]

I agree man. I only bought this car and looked into it because I really liked the looks/styling of the crx. It has very futuristic crx features and I feel like they really nailed the little stuff. I feel like if the crz wasn't a hybrid it would have totally had a way different outcome but I will make a different video on that topic

[@n051de4]

I luv muh crz

[@illusiversx]

Your crz loves you🤟

[@tasstychezbugu1563]

The CR-z just wasn’t good enough to justify the engine choice… And it should’ve came with an Si variant. Too slow, yet fun. Not fun enough to be comparable to a cr-x. But, when you K swap it it’ll be under 2400 pounds. With that engine it’s a really cool car..

[@illusiversx]

I agree man. I don't understand the choice of not at least having some other variant like you said si. I understand it would be a more expensive option but look at what hondas doing with the civic type r's rn. There almost $60k cars now compared to like $30k-$35k for a base civic. People are still buying type r's so I don't see why the crz would have been hard to sell being faster with a higher price tag.

[@lnt3ch]

My guy has goofy mode activated in this video and it's cracking me up

[@illusiversx]

Absolutely dude. It's the drive in car wash kinda mode