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2016 Honda CR-Z Specifications & Features


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TORRANCE, CA -- November 2, 2015:

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINEERING LX EX EX-L Navi
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement 1497 cc 1497 cc 1497 cc
Horsepower (Combined: engine (SAE net) + electric motor) 130 @ 6000 rpm 130 @ 6000 rpm 130 @ 6000 rpm
Torque (Combined: engine (SAE net) + electric motor) 140 lb-ft @ 1000-2000 rpm (6MT) 140 lb-ft @ 1000-2000 rpm (6MT) 140 lb-ft @ 1000-2000 rpm (6MT)
127 lb-ft @ 1000-3000 rpm (CVT) 127 lb-ft @ 1000-3000 rpm (CVT) 127 lb-ft @ 1000-3000 rpm (CVT)
Redline 6300 rpm 6300 rpm 6300 rpm
Bore and Stroke 73 mm x 89.4 mm 73 mm x 89.4 mm 73 mm x 89.4 mm
Compression Ratio 10.4 : 1 10.4 : 1 10.4 : 1
Valve Train 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Electric Parking Brake
Hill Start Assist
3-Mode Drive System (Sport/Normal/ECON)
Plus Sport System®
Eco Assist™ System
Idle-Stop
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups1
CARB Emissions Rating2 LEV3-SULEV30 LEV3-SULEV30 LEV3-SULEV30



BATTERY LX EX EX-L Navi
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
Output 15 kW / 144V 15 kW / 144V 15 kW / 144V



TRANSMISSIONS LX EX EX-L Navi
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT)
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.143, 2nd: 1.870, 3rd: 1.303, 4th: 1.054, 5th: 0.854, 6th: 0.689, Reverse: 3.307, Final Drive: 4.29
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Paddle Shifters Available Available Available
Gear Ratios: 3.172~0.529, Reverse: 5.666~2.167, Final Drive: 4.20



BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS LX EX EX-L Navi
Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Stabilizer Bar (front) 20.0 mm (solid) 20.0 mm (solid) 20.0 mm (solid)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.48 2.48 2.48
Steering Ratio 12.75 12.75 12.75
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb 33.5 ft 33.5 ft 33.5 ft
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (front/rear) 11.1 in / 11.1 in 11.1 in / 11.1 in 11.1 in / 11.1 in
Wheels 16 in Alloy 16 in Alloy 16 in Alloy
All-Season Tires P195/55/16 86V P195/55/16 86V P195/55/16 86V
Tire Repair Kit (TRK) with 24-Hour Assistance



EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS LX EX EX-L Navi
Wheelbase 95.9 in 95.9 in 95.9 in
Length 161.5 in 161.5 in 161.5 in
Height 54.9 in 54.9 in 54.9 in
Width 68.5 in 68.5 in 68.5 in
Track (front/rear) 59.6 in / 59.5 in 59.6 in / 59.5 in 59.6 in / 59.5 in
Curb Weight (6MT/CVT) 2648 lbs / 2700 lbs 2676 lbs / 2736 lbs 2685 lbs / 2747 lbs
Weight Distribution (front/rear, 6MT) 59% / 41% 59% / 41% 59% / 41%
Weight Distribution (front/rear, CVT) 60% / 40% 60% / 40% 60% / 40%



INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS LX EX EX-L Navi
Headroom 36.9 in 36.9 in 36.9 in
Legroom 42.7 in 42.7 in 42.7 in
Shoulder Room 53.8 in 53.8 in 53.8 in
Hiproom 51.5 in 51.5 in 51.5 in
Cargo Volume (behind console) 25.1 cu ft 25.1 cu ft 25.1 cu ft
Passenger Volume 49.1 cu ft 49.1 cu ft 49.1 cu ft
Seating Capacity 2 2 2



EPA MILEAGE RATINGS3/FUEL LX EX EX-L Navi
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) (City/Highway/Combined) 31 / 38 / 34 31 / 38 / 34 31 / 38 / 34
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (City/Highway/Combined) 36 / 39 / 37 36 / 39 / 37 36 / 39 / 37
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 gal 10.6 gal 10.6 gal
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded



FEATURES

ACTIVE SAFETY LX EX EX-L Navi
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control4
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)6
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) LED LED



PASSIVE SAFETY LX EX EX-L Navi
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints
3-Point Seat Belts with Front Seat Automatic Tensioning System
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder



DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY LX EX EX-L Navi
Honda LaneWatch™7  



EXTERIOR FEATURES LX EX EX-L Navi
Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights    
Smart Entry
Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
Security System with Remote Entry
One-Touch Turn Indicators
LED Brake Lights
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Reverse-Linked Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
Body-Colored Door Handles
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors including Integrated Turn Indicators and Expanded View Driver's Mirror Heated Heated
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Auto-On/Off  
Fog Lights  



COMFORT & CONVENIENCE LX EX EX-L Navi
Automatic Climate Control
Push Button Start
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks
Cruise Control
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Beverage Holders
Upper Instrument Panel Storage
Door-Pocket Storage Bins
Map Lights
12-Volt Power Outlet
Glove Compartment
Courtesy Lights
Rear Cargo Console (behind front seats)
Rear Window Defroster
Retractable Cargo Area Cover
Floor Mats
Cargo Area Light
Illuminated Window Switches Driver's window only
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors Driver's only Illuminated Illuminated
Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters CVT model CVT model CVT model
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel  
Textured Aluminum Pedals  
Ambient Console Lighting  
Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather   6MT model 6MT model



SEATING LX EX EX-L Navi
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
Leather-Trimmed Seats    
Heated Front Seats    



AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY LX EX EX-L Navi
160-Watt Audio System with 6 Speakers    
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®8
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio8
7-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution WVGA (800x480) Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
HondaLink® Next Generation9
Pandora®10 Compatibility
SMS Text Message Function11
Display Audio Interface12
SiriusXM® Radio13
USB Audio Interface14 1.5-Amp and 1.0-Amp Charging Ports in Center Stack 1.5-Amp and 1.0-Amp Charging Ports in Center Stack 1.5-Amp and 1.0-Amp Charging Ports in Center Stack
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA)15 Playback Capability
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
360-Watt Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer  
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition16 and Honda HD Digital Traffic    
HD Radio™17    



MULTI - INFORMATION DISPLAY LX EX EX-L Navi
Average Fuel Economy Indicators
Average Speed Indicator
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Eco/Eco Score Screens
Elapsed Time Indicator
Exterior Temperature Indicator
IMA System Power Flow Indicator
Maintenance Minder System
Miles-to-Empty Indicator
Odometer and Trip Meters (2)



INSTRUMENTATION LX EX EX-L Navi
3-Mode Drive System Buttons (Normal/ECON/Sport)
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
ABS Indicator
Airbag System Indicator
Brake System Indicator
Coolant Temperature Indicators
Cruise Control Indicators
Digital Speedometer
Doors/Hatch-Open Indicator
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Headlights-On Indicator
High-Beam Indicator
Idle-Stop Indicator
IMA Battery State-of-Charge Indicator
IMA Charge and Assist Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
Lights-On Indicator
Low Tire-Pressure Indicator
Low-Fuel Indicator
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator
Plus Sport System® Indicator
Seat Belts Reminder Indicator
Security System Indicator
System Message Indicator
Tachometer
TPMS Indicator
Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators
VSA System and VSA-Off Indicators
Manual Mode Gear Selection Indicator CVT model CVT model CVT model
Shift Up/Down Indicator 6MT model 6MT model 6MT model
Shifter Position Indicator CVT model CVT model CVT model
Fog Lights Indicator  



[1]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[2]  LEV3-SULEV30 models as certified by California Air Resources Board (CARB) and available in all 50 states.
[3]  Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors.
[4] VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
[5] Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.
[6]  For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[7] Display accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object and speed, and the display may not show all relevant traffic. The display is not a substitute for your own direct visual assessment of traffic conditions before changing lanes.
[8]  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
[9] Check the HondaLink® website for smartphone compatibility.
[10]  Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission.
[11]  Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth®. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely.
[12] The Display Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and streaming from some current smartphones. Some smartphones may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[13] SiriusXM services require a subscription after any trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Fees and programming subject to change. XM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years and older in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2015 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
[14]  The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[15]  Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
[16]  The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System is standard on EX-L Navi models in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. (Honda HD Digital Traffic service only available in the United States, except Alaska). Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[17] HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.