Honda CR-Z
The Honda CR-Z is a relatively new addition to the automaker’s lineup, having arrived for the 2011 model year. When it arrived, it was seen as a combination of
the sporty CRX and the Insight Hybrid, giving drivers plenty of features they love along with dependability. Most owners of the CR-Z rank it very highly for dependability, stating that they rarely had to make repairs and that if they did, they were more than likely to be covered under the warranty. In addition to high-reliability ratings, the build quality also gets high ratings from experts and owners alike, confirming the Honda CR-Z as a dependable auto.
Those considering the Honda CR-Z for their next dependable car should keep in mind that this hybrid is not in production anymore so you will need to buy a used version. That does deliver the benefit of being able to check reliability ratings for that specific model year based on reported results as opposed to expert predictions. Additionally, the most recent model year is just a year or two old, so the latest CR-Z is still relatively new with minimal wear and tear, letting you take full advantage of its dependability and long life.
2012 Honda CR-Z
The CR-Z stands out for its reputation as being the only hybrid available with a manual transmission in its last model years. It is also the only two-seater hybrid vehicle that is not an insane hypercar far out of the reach of the average person unless they win the lottery. While the CR-Z is certainly dependable, some say that it was not great at either efficiency or sportiness, which were the combined goals from Honda for this auto. Other models were more fun to drive than the CR-Z and even the Honda Accord Hybrid got better fuel economy.
Even so, the CR-Z is a nice, dependable option for those who want a vehicle they can count on, particularly if they want efficiency from a hybrid plus sports car styling and do not need the ability to seat four. The 2016 CR-Z, in particular, got new bumpers and overall enhanced styling to help with its appeal.
