Crazy to see how far Matt Watson has come looking back on this video
@meryuk11 жыл бұрын
So, it's a two seater. The rest of the review is preety positive.
@a.p.63506 жыл бұрын
Great review, great car. Here you have a fair review of the CR-Z. In countries like germany it got a lot of criticism which did not make it justice. Interestingly, everyone who criticizes the car neither owns one nor have they ever driven one. All they did was reading other articles or just looked at the data sheet. But this car is more than those numbers on the sheet - really, it's an own kind of car. You have to drive a CR-Z first, then judge, you will be surprised. It does not want to be a performance car it just wants to be fun AND economical. And I think it succeeds. Of course it could use a bit more power in higher speed, especially on the highway but as soon as you are on a country road, you know what the car was really built for. The 3 driving modes are astonishing, too, they transform the car into the car you need the most - either economical or sporty. You will notably feel the change in steering and acceleration. I feel this car might be cult in several years, because I think it is way ahead of his time - the people just did not get what the car was about.
@cameronkfraser12 жыл бұрын
Basically this review says that the car would have been better without being a hybrid. More power, more trunk space, less weight. And I pretty much agree.
@wer1706 жыл бұрын
Just bought one, love it! So easy to drive and the best thing about it is, I only paid 7k for one with 45k!
@TheRazorJDM5 жыл бұрын
Lol same :) great first car! Very tail happy on roundabouts haha
@KevinEscobarCo5 жыл бұрын
Watching this in 2019 while sitting in my CR-Z
@itftcomputers4 жыл бұрын
So what's the real MPG if pushed hard? City/Motorway please?
@KevinEscobarCo4 жыл бұрын
Paul JJ I used to get 27/30mpg in the USA driving it really aggressively
@lucasbarton17734 жыл бұрын
Nice car to own!
@KevinEscobarCo4 жыл бұрын
Lucas Barton I actually ended up trading the car in for an Audi A3 that you can see on my channel. I needed more power and more comfort. My back was killing me in the Honda.
@lucasbarton17734 жыл бұрын
Kevin Escobar haha, no wonder! It’s quite cramped to be honest
@akie6412 жыл бұрын
Good review, I drove a top spec Mugen CR-Z 6 MT in Auckland and must say what a fantastic little car it was, it felt turbo charged and was a lot of fun on the twisty bits.
@aych0630 Жыл бұрын
Watched 11years ago when I was a child, now I gonna to achieve it❤
@qcii9 ай бұрын
as a second car it works great. i use mine to economically eat local miles. shop dashes, kids clubs, gym, football. for that, it's great. For cruising comfort or to get the whole family around, i have an auto Accord.
@H3lloSE12 жыл бұрын
I don't have a license, yet I still watch these :)
@joaosousa69503 жыл бұрын
have you got one now?
@davidorama66906 жыл бұрын
Owned one. Intensely impractical, fair handling and average performance. But t works. Incredibly fun little car to dive, even with the CVT, but don't think it's anything other than a personal commuter car or two seat city runabout or you'll be bitterly disappointed.
@saab_911 жыл бұрын
As usual Mat your reviews are SPOT on !
@hutchcraftcp11 жыл бұрын
No rear seat is fitted in the usa.
@Rhyspatten10 жыл бұрын
I saw one in a car park. I could'nt believe it was a hybrid!
@555NikeSB8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!!
@TheGreekJim12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this review! I don't know how many other people have requested it, but I know I did. Now I'm actually convinced that you make these videos for us, the customers!
@demetricklouis57104 жыл бұрын
I recall test driving this car at the dealership. I love the styling but that's about it. My 2002 Civic got better mileage and netted better performance. But as an eco-sports car it does make sense.
@TheEavis12 жыл бұрын
Im about to buy one in Milano red! Gorgeous run around and my teenage son will be proud of me buying a hybrid! Love this car and my 3 small dogs get to look out the back window!
@1439loverboy4 жыл бұрын
This review is very factual. I like that the presenter added a little comedy @ 4:05
@Shogun742312 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if he is going to review the CR-Z... And here it is! You go Matt!!
@electrictroy201010 жыл бұрын
This is not the first hybrid with a manual shift. It's the 3rd (after the original insight and civic hybrids) .
@oHeihei10 жыл бұрын
First with a 6 speed :)
@electrictroy20109 жыл бұрын
+The Rusty Scooter I am in America and Driving a Civic Hybrid with manual shift. And yeah Honda's only company with manual shift hybrids (1999-05 insight, 2002-05 civic, 2011-2016 crz) .
@cheungman832 жыл бұрын
Great weekend car, great handling & good run around. Design is not everyone tastes, it’s either u love it or hate it kinda car.
@pol125010 жыл бұрын
Now thats what I call a modern sportscar!!
@AvacadokenHonda1911 жыл бұрын
Its a 2-seater in Canada and the US but in Europe and Japan it has seats in the back. They arent usable but still ... it helps save money on insurance and good for emergencies ;)
@garluns10 жыл бұрын
such a great little car and fun to drive around,
@EAD-bv5kh10 жыл бұрын
needs moar k20
@MrVineEye12 жыл бұрын
@Guitarnoob99 the 'brake' in brake horsepower, refers to where the power of the engine was measured. Brake horsepower is the measurement of the power directed to the crankshaft (in old engines). There are other measurements such as Nominal horsepower, indicated horsepower and shaft horsepower. These are for steam engines/paddle steamers and all sorts. Brake horsepower basically means the actual recorded measurement for how powerful the engine is, before things like the gearbox, alternator a
@E9RS12 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I want to have a try on Hybird Car !
@tallen3587512 жыл бұрын
here in the states, we don't even have a back seat option. just some uncovered storage. i would personally keep the "seat back" folded down for maximum cargo space. i've actually heard this is a good car other than the fact that it is a 2 seater.
@alastorm296 жыл бұрын
Well I love it !! I have the last one made 2016 EX-L. Would have been super nice to be a v-tech.But it still gets up and goes. Fun to drive.
@GlossaME9 жыл бұрын
Wow, the rear seats are a disaster.
@jeffreyveyron93178 жыл бұрын
that car you don't buy for the leg room or yead room ,but too drive
@tom-y9p8 жыл бұрын
I believe the back seats are there to lower the insurance group
@edser_b7 жыл бұрын
They look perfect if you have dogs instead of children! (like me). Excellent! I'm definitely looking here after Barcelonas draconian new laws.
@mattwolf76987 жыл бұрын
The USDM one doesn't even have rear seats because headrest are required in America and I guess Honda figured they were useless anyway so they didn't redesign them.
@deadfullyawesome7 жыл бұрын
If you buy a coupe and care about the back seats.....i question your intelligence
@1958plymouth440V811 жыл бұрын
Take my height - I'm 5ft 7in and I don't fit in the back. Even the man from the Honda dealership said not to bother trying.
@radu0gheorghe12 жыл бұрын
@TheOne42 yes, you have to pay a premium for hybrids. I didn't forget that, I was comparing them to diesels, which, with similar options on them, are similarly priced. However, you get some of your money back when you sell the car. It think it's not easy to determine which is more economical. Still, I would buy the hybrid because it seems a more natural choice in terms of energy and pollution. And you don't know how fuel costs will evolve (which also influence resell values).
@Dr23rippa6 жыл бұрын
They need to come back with this car same shape just bigger for the rear passenger, and lithium Ion tech has advanced a lot now so make that electric motor carry 80BHP and the petrol 120BHP 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. A hybrid should be doing 70MPG!!
@techdude669312 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 definitely agree. Not to mention the golf has a useable rear seat, Looks better IMO, and a bigger trunk too. Its worth the extra money.
@Airiinjapan12 жыл бұрын
The rear seats are there to lower insurance so its classed a four seater, all car maker do it, like the peugeot 207cc
@MatteoLorandi4 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone, Mat Watson here for carwow
@juschill712 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 I agree. It's just that diesel is more expensive in the states and thats why hybrids are so big over there.
@techdude669312 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 Not sure about the UK, but in the US we don't have many diesels on the market. Plus the CRZ here is $3K less than a similarly equipped Golf TDI and also I'd say for people who drive a lot more in the city, Hybrids are usually better since they can run about without kicking in the gas engine. The Golf TDI is rated 30MPG city, and the CRZ w/ the CVT is 35MPG city. That's really the only reason I can see why. That being said, I'd much rather have the Golf
@zzubuzz8 жыл бұрын
Why didn't they just make those rear side panels of glass, or make the entire top out of glass with just some support beams? I never owned or had a car with sun/moon roof but as soon as I got my CR-Z I'm wondering how much for the biggest sunroof installed. A few other gripes like no hatch release button, but so far no regrets buying it.
@GeordiLaForgery7 жыл бұрын
You're lucky to have one. I want one but I need a 4 seater.
@skymaker0712 жыл бұрын
I have been driving this car for 4 hours test-drive. first, i'm 1.96m tall, and this car is just too small for me and its noisy. its very fun to drive it and people look back when you drive it. In SPORT mode its nearly like BMW, but in ECO mode its..economical. Trunk is small either. I would buy Scirocco, because it's more practical and look good too. But, if you need car fun and quality for one or two persons CR-Z is absolutely enough. Just test it and you will see! Good luck!
@PhilbyFavourites7 ай бұрын
Oh god, doesn’t Mat Watson look young……. You’ve done very well sir 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@radu0gheorghe12 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 "why not a diesel?". Quite a flame starter this one, but I'll give it a try: hybrids are more economical for most drivers (consider city traffic), and in the long run (consider parts such as filters, injectors and turbos). They pollute less, and taxes are usually lower.In the winter, they get up to temp quicker and start easier, and they don't "suffer" so much in city traffic (diesels tend to brake down when driven mostly in town, especially if they're not revved properly).
@ironguy64823 жыл бұрын
I really did not expect to see Mat Watson
@patriotbarrow12 жыл бұрын
@Guitarnoob99 Horsepower was originally measured and calculated by use of the indicator (a James Watt invention of the late 18th century), and later by means of a De Prony brake connected to the engine's output shaft. Wikipedia
@Sauws12 жыл бұрын
But there is no point to buy this car then? A hybrid sport hatchback? Really. If even the megane coupe is more economical, that says enough.
@slytown12 жыл бұрын
True, but think price point. That's what makes this car so exciting. Diesels can achieve much better MPG than hybrids but the trick with cars like this is how much cheaper it is to buy versus an Audi or a Porsche. Keep in mind companies like Porsche and BMW pass down their advanced technology as it becomes cheaper.
@crstothard4 жыл бұрын
It's baby Mat!
@AsherPiesman12 жыл бұрын
I love the design and the shape, I'd buy on of these if I had money
@micheals19922 жыл бұрын
Renault Mégane diesel? XD good luck with the massive repair bills, parts are expensive and it's also one the most difficult cars to work on, everything has been designed to encourage you to take it into a Renault garage.
@jonathangonza11 жыл бұрын
"You don't want social services after..." :D that made my night. I must say you are the best car reviewer out there, and I wish you lived in the U.S. If I had money I would pay just to have review American cars that are not available in Europe :) great videos!
@arturobell11 жыл бұрын
You are not alone mate.
@javaupdtae12 жыл бұрын
Awesomw videoes carbuyer!! Its been ages sice u reviewd a car!!!! Do it mre oftn
@TheAlexv612 жыл бұрын
The US spec doesn't have rear seats it just a two seater
@Monkeylabs12 жыл бұрын
Why are they still reviewing this car? It's been here for a while now!
@WhatThePresidentSays12 жыл бұрын
just turbo it up to 200hp and it will improve fuel efficiency and make it more fun
@yneshAshanti11 жыл бұрын
From the first to the last second of this review, I sensed Sarcasm.
@Rob-ex8st Жыл бұрын
its not economical, its not sporty (except great handling), it has 2 seats, doesnt have a big boot, terrible rear view, beautiful cockpit aside from that. most distinguishing feature is it''s outrageously beautiful exterior and tiny insurance cost relative to that beauty.
@merc7paul7 жыл бұрын
I have a rear windscreen wiper lol
@EdwardSinclair11 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between this and a CT200h, Prius, and an Auris and which one would you rather buy?
@RdcsVtec11 жыл бұрын
yes. that's how it charges the battery.
@blueorangelettuce12 жыл бұрын
I imagine this car is better suited for the European or Asian markets as they focus on smaller vehicles. Here in the States, this car is tiny and a real road risk.
@MrVineEye12 жыл бұрын
and auxiliary components get in the way. It's doesn't actually have anything to do with 'braking'
@radu0gheorghe12 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 Yes, I figured you're not that kind of guy because you didn't insult me :D. That thing with diesel more reliable than petrol is, I think, only valid for naturally aspirated diesel vs petrol. Now they're all turbocharged (more stress), and in daily usage they are revved not much less than a petrol engine. Again, I didn't get hold of the absolute truth, it's just my understanding. There are many factors involved.
@mattwolf76987 жыл бұрын
The USDM and JDM ones have a rear wiper, all the videos I've seen of European ones don't have it. I find it weird they removed it. I find it really useful when it rains.
@Arhontoulis6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Wells in europe at least southern countries like greece italy etc the rear wiper is standard.
@bignatec10005 жыл бұрын
Matt Wolf Yeah, it has a rear wiper in the US too, but here it doesn't have a back seat. I own one and I like it quite a lot.
@e.w.n.i.a.h7 жыл бұрын
The rear seat isn't meant for sitting
@radu0gheorghe12 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 The "breaking down" thing is not a fact that's easy to verify. It's not based on my experience, and your experience is probably just as irrelevant. My statement is more based on discussions with mechanics, taxi drivers, etc. (most of them are driving diesels today). And it's also based on the fact that diesel engines work under higher pressure. So they should be more affected in town driving, where stress and temperature varies a lot. And they're more expensive (that's a fact).
@jspr2k512 жыл бұрын
Mat Watson is awesome
@stevrad12 жыл бұрын
So, this is neither economical, neither sporty, neither comfy, neither cheap... I really don't see the point of this car.
@VD-vv6oh Жыл бұрын
It's a bit of all of those things. And they have a good market as there are lots of people who do see the point and love it
@strattera17611 жыл бұрын
i am buying this car unfortunately in Mexico there are no manual versions only automatic
@lffit12 жыл бұрын
@mikeskaterdude be careful we have one in our family, the RX8 is expensive to maintain and burns loads of fuel and oil!
@TheFluffyWendigo11 жыл бұрын
There's a rumor Honda will drop the SI motor into it with a 6 spd imagine 200 HP in that
@mikeskaterdude12 жыл бұрын
Matt!! do the rx-8 please my dads considering buying it , the 1.3 one :)
@r0b0coffee Жыл бұрын
The back seats could only be useful for a dog.
@wolfhead7411 жыл бұрын
This is where hybrids fall down in my opinion....they laud them as having massive fuel efficiency but you can get family cars that run on diesel and get 80mpg and these hybrids only get 40-50mpg
@loci21946 жыл бұрын
Well, there are some sorts of people who prefer smooth running petrol engines rather than those coffee grinders. Not to mention the various types of carcinogenic nitrogen-oxides diesel cars emit. 80 mpg is unreal too...
@04smallmj12 жыл бұрын
@PoisonSapphire One, because to widen roads, people's land would need to be purchased and two, the UK has limited room for its population... Also, nearly every plan to build a road is protested against by local people...
@radu0gheorghe12 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 I might be wrong here, and I respect your opinion. After all, diesel engines are more efficient than petrol ones, and comparable with hybrid ones. And I got your point and I don't expect you to change it. I'm just "trying" to explain why somebody else would think differently. For example, the "pollution" argument is very important for me. And I guess this argument is also opened for debate :D. But I really don't want to go there. Not on KZbin, at least :)
@lhrmeonom12 жыл бұрын
Will you be doing a review for the Bentley Continental GT?
@sage11x11 жыл бұрын
... Bob's your uncle... Thanks, folks, I'll be here all week!
@WhatThePresidentSays12 жыл бұрын
CR-Z is just really a study design for the Acura NSX
@MoskusMoskiferus16119 ай бұрын
Wish Honda still makes any Coupés
@radu0gheorghe12 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 I'm not saying they break down often, but "more often". How often depends on driving style, how long you keep the car, and luck :). I kind of understand why you prefer diesels - I drive a diesel Fiesta and I know why I bought it. But that doesn't mean that diesel is a good choice for everyone. I was trying to answer your "why not a diesel" question because I hope my next car will be electric or hybrid. So I was telling you my reasons :D
@TheOne4212 жыл бұрын
@radu0gheorghe You're forgetting that the initial investment you have to pay for an hybrid is like 3-4K USD more than a regular family car. for this amount you can buy petrol for almost 4 years! considering this, regular petrol cars are more economical after all.
@PieceOfRiceCake92412 жыл бұрын
Both brand new Ford Focus and Mazda 3 Skyactiv get similar or better mileage, are faster, and have proper sized boots and cabins.
@jmahizzle12 жыл бұрын
It's hilarious seeing them in NA because our licence plates are narrower and taller than the EU ones. It makes the CRZs look buck-toothed
@29reload11 жыл бұрын
The coz looks good design wise but the body design should have been made bigger and placed on the 2009 Honda civic and called the 2013 Honda civic. The combination of he 2009 civic interior design and the improved suspension of the current new civic would have made Honda into a champ in the hatch back market. I'll stop fantasising though cause they have messed the civic up big time with the current design.
@KosaiAvonej12 жыл бұрын
We need more coupe cars, I don't care what you do to a Mazda6 or a Ford Fusion. No car is as awesome as a 2 door coupe. Unless your Mitsubishi or Subaru don't bother.
@dano660top11 жыл бұрын
Did you watch the video??
@nicolaschoong359111 жыл бұрын
How tall are you? May I ask..
@Rapscallion20093 жыл бұрын
Love all the whining about how it isn't good at things it's not designed for. It's like complaining a range rover is bad in fuel and no fun to drive or a Ferrari isn't great on dependable daily transport.
@tkh100111 жыл бұрын
why do u have to paint it black when it does come with black?
@lew0s7104 жыл бұрын
Where is yuwan
@HowkeyLL12 жыл бұрын
If it is anywhere near possibility, can you review Škoda Octavia Green E Line ?
@Artyfil11 жыл бұрын
Wow, in the US they're sold as 2-seaters!
@ay1990kb12 жыл бұрын
@TheVtieg6 Well, you know what? That's better than Japan because basically you can't have a diesel in Japan. Only Nissan X-trail, Mitsubishi Pajero(Shogun) and commercial vehicles have the diesel option.
@ridgoro11 жыл бұрын
if i had the money i would definitely buy this car
@Top_Gear_Clips_Central Жыл бұрын
do u have the money now?
@jamescooling7612 жыл бұрын
I really don't get it! It is slow, the boot is small because of the batteries, the interior looks cheap (though futuristic), it had useless rear seats and it is not actually as efficient as you would expect. No wonder you hardly see any!
@slytown12 жыл бұрын
One, because "carbon emmissions" is not a concern for the environment and two, electric engines don't provide power, only efficiency. Unless you have a Tesla engine, which costs a lot, you're gonna have to rely on electric assist motors.
@marcellhimawan919212 жыл бұрын
wish that they make the mugen version of the cr-z
@top7s2072 жыл бұрын
The car looks pretty decent but the fact that I cannot carry an adult at the back makes it a bit useless for my purposes.