Can someone explain something to me? Elantra vs. Honda CR-Z
02-23-2011, 09:52 AM
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Can someone explain something to me? Elantra vs. Honda CR-Z
First off, why in the HELL would anyone want this:
instead of this:
EVER.. some might argue... The CR-Z... its a hybrid yO.. Im going to be saving the planet without having to go around hugging trees.. Who cares if my vehicle looks retarded, I'm getting mad Mpgs...... So today, Tibbyturbo was talking about how he saw the CR-Z at the auto show and I decided I would look them up out of curiosity..
starting at 19,500$ WHATTT?!!?!? that stupid little thing starts at almost 20k? .... 31 city/37 hwy/34 combined mpg for 6MT models. A manual transmission in a brand new hybrid hopping around the city at 31mpg? honestly.... all that work developing hybrid setups and it gets that mileage?
Lets go to the elantra.. Granted Hyundais starting prices are a bit lower without the air conditioning, lets add it..
around 16,500$.. yeah the CR-Z comes with a lot more options and fluff, but if you were buying a car, just for its economy, why wouldn't you save yourself 3000$, get a nicer looking, 4-door car with almost identical mileage in the manual transmission trim.. (city / highway / combined) 29 / 40 / 33
A more fair, technical comparison between the two at least might be the Limited model of the elantra which throws them around the same price, but your still getting around the same fuel economy and BETTER on the highway for a FULL gasoline vehicle vs. the 'super hybrid'...
and for those of you knowing the background of the CR-X and how light it was, think again on this 'update' this thing is.. 2700lbs.
hell, for the price of one of those CR-Zs with some options, you could get yourself into a Sonata Hybrid that has better mileage than both the civic and the elantra..
instead of this:
EVER.. some might argue... The CR-Z... its a hybrid yO.. Im going to be saving the planet without having to go around hugging trees.. Who cares if my vehicle looks retarded, I'm getting mad Mpgs...... So today, Tibbyturbo was talking about how he saw the CR-Z at the auto show and I decided I would look them up out of curiosity..
starting at 19,500$ WHATTT?!!?!? that stupid little thing starts at almost 20k? .... 31 city/37 hwy/34 combined mpg for 6MT models. A manual transmission in a brand new hybrid hopping around the city at 31mpg? honestly.... all that work developing hybrid setups and it gets that mileage?
Lets go to the elantra.. Granted Hyundais starting prices are a bit lower without the air conditioning, lets add it..
around 16,500$.. yeah the CR-Z comes with a lot more options and fluff, but if you were buying a car, just for its economy, why wouldn't you save yourself 3000$, get a nicer looking, 4-door car with almost identical mileage in the manual transmission trim.. (city / highway / combined) 29 / 40 / 33
A more fair, technical comparison between the two at least might be the Limited model of the elantra which throws them around the same price, but your still getting around the same fuel economy and BETTER on the highway for a FULL gasoline vehicle vs. the 'super hybrid'...
and for those of you knowing the background of the CR-X and how light it was, think again on this 'update' this thing is.. 2700lbs.
hell, for the price of one of those CR-Zs with some options, you could get yourself into a Sonata Hybrid that has better mileage than both the civic and the elantra..
02-23-2011, 10:11 AM
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Or go with the Veloster and get better fuel economy without being a hybrid.
I think it'll be awesome if the turbo Veloster still beats the CR-Z in the mileage department.
I think it'll be awesome if the turbo Veloster still beats the CR-Z in the mileage department.
02-23-2011, 10:23 AM
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If they tune it correctly, it could totally beat the CRZ. CRZ is a total waste of money and effort. Why they would even bring something like that to market is beyond me. The old CRX's WHOOPS its ass in terms of mileage. Some of the older CRX's were getting over 50 mpg! I know, I am on the hunt for one as a commuter.
02-23-2011, 01:28 PM
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I got 43 in a CRX with a 1.6 (the bigger) engine and I/H/E, in mixed driving. I like them, aside from the whole "roling death trap" thing.
Both the above cars look very similar, so it comes down to features and price. Add to the cost of the hybrid, what batteries cost when you need to replace them. Every few years.
Both the above cars look very similar, so it comes down to features and price. Add to the cost of the hybrid, what batteries cost when you need to replace them. Every few years.
02-23-2011, 08:02 PM
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This is the car I was talking about that I saw on the Auto Show. I know everyone has different taste but I really like the looks of this CRZ, I'm not talking about performance I know this is a Turbo Charged CRZ but I'm not really sure whats the specs on it I just like how it looks.
Edited: forgot the photo here it is
Edited: forgot the photo here it is