New 2026 Honda CR-Z Interior, Engine, Pictures

New 2026 Honda CR-Z Interior, Engine, Pictures   –  The CR-Z is Honda’s best-selling SUV, so it was vital to the brand’s bottom line that designers and engineers nailed this new sixth-generation model. Rather than doing something dramatically different, the New 2026 Honda CR-Z has been updated in tangible ways to give people more of what they already know and love.

The most significant changes to the new CR-Z are in the styling department. It has a clean, smart, and inoffensive design with good proportions. The previous version was a bit frumpy and overdesigned, but Honda has smoothed out the awkward angles and bulges to create a more modern and streamlined look. Someone mentioned to me during this test that they thought the new CR-Z looked like the Mazda CX-5, which is a compliment because that’s a stylish SUV that succeeds in looking more upscale than many of its competitors.

New 2026 Honda CR-Z Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

Considering how large the trunk is, I’m impressed with how much legroom is available to second-row passengers. Even with the front seats positioned all the way back on the rails, there’s still enough room for adults to enter, exit, and sit comfortably. New 2026 Honda CR-Z Interior

Like the front seats, the rear outboard seats in this EX-L trim are heated, as is the steering wheel. Unfortunately, rear-seat passengers don’t get USB ports for charging their devices; again, only the topline Touring Hybrid model offers them in the second row.

The driving position and the seats themselves proved to be very comfortable during a trip that included over four hours of driving. Honda says it has engineered the seats to “reduce fatigue and improve posture.”

New 2026 Honda CR-Z Specs

The Honda CR-Z EX-L has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Not known for extra frills, the CR-Z remains as utilitarian as ever, focusing on ease of use instead of gimmicks. While this would be forgivable at a lower price, the CR-Z (especially the Touring Hybrid model) is now priced at a level where drivers would be correct to expect some tech to get excited about.  New 2026 Honda CR-Z Interior

Wireless phone charging and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are included in this EX-L model, but you need a wired connection in lower trims. It’s well integrated, however, and when you’re using Google Maps, directions are shown in the digital gauge cluster. This is helpful so drivers don’t always have to toggle between screens, a great feature if you’re both constantly lost and a serial song or radio station flipper like me.

Engine and Performance

The New 2026 Honda CR-Z is powered by a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine that carries over from before, with 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque. The base model is front-wheel drive, but the rest of the lineup comes standard with all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The previous CR-Z was slow and the CVT was noisy; unfortunately, that’s still the case. It’s adequate around town in terms of performance, but if you need to pass someone on the highway, the 80-to-120-km/h move feels like it takes forever and there’s just so much noise from the powertrain. I wish it was quieter and more responsive to reflect how upscale the CR-Z now feels otherwise.

New 2026 Honda CR-Z Fuel Economy

I’d generally be forgiving of slower acceleration and a noisy CVT if it meant increased efficiency, but after about 800 km of testing mainly on highways and in eco mode, the CR-Z was returning an average fuel economy of 9.1 L/100 km. Even when you account for the freezing temperatures and the fact this tester was on winter tires, that’s notably worse than the official combined rating of 8.4 L/100 km (9.1 city, 7.6 highway). Of course, there’s a hybrid model that sits atop the CR-Z lineup if you’re seeking better efficiency.  New 2026 Honda CR-Z Interior

New 2026 Honda CR-Z Safety Features

Every Honda CR-Z comes standard with the brand’s full suite of driver assistance and safety features. Highlights include ​​automatic emergency braking, collision warnings, lane departure warning, hill descent control, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high-beam control. The EX-L model also adds front and rear parking sensors.

The previous CR-Z’s sensors were overly sensitive and would think I was in constant danger even when no real threat existed. They were so annoying that I’d turn them off, rendering them useless. Honda has recalibrated the sensors this time around so they’re actually helpful, and everything works as it should.  New 2026 Honda CR-Z Interior

New 2026 Honda CR-Z Price and Release Date

The base front-wheel-drive New 2026 Honda CR-Z starts at $36,740, which includes a $1,950 destination fee that can’t be negotiated. This model has the most value because of all the standard safety equipment. The EX-L tested here is $45,340, while the top-of-the-line Touring Hybrid model is $50,840. The Honda CR-Z is more expensive across the lineup than the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson, but without offering more features or luxury to justify the added expense. The Touring Hybrid model’s price seems especially steep when you consider it’s about the starting price for a Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, although that doesn’t include many of the features found here – especially the advanced safety stuff.  New 2026 Honda CR-Z Interior