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2014 Honda CR-Z: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 Honda CR-Z is a carryover with no major changes. Its hybrid powertrain, two-trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, and technology all return from 2013.
About the 2014 Honda CR-Z
1st generation CR-Z (2011-2016), second year after the 2013 update.
Honda marketed the CR-Z as a “sport hybrid” rather than a maximum-mpg commuter. Its core appeal was giving efficiency-minded drivers a small, sharp-looking two-seat hatchback with more driver involvement than most hybrids, especially with the available 6-speed manual and the 3-mode drive selector. Compared with other hybrids of its time, the CR-Z stood out less for sheer fuel economy and more for blending hybrid efficiency with coupe style, useful cargo space, and a more playful personality.
The 2014 CR-Z is a compact two-seat hybrid coupe with a driver-focused layout, three drive modes, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, and automatic climate control. The EX adds distinctive lighting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum pedals, and a stronger seven-speaker audio system with a subwoofer.
2014 Honda CR-Z specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid i-VTEC 1.5L | 4-Cyl, Hybrid i-VTEC 1.5L |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 39 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft | 127 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 25.1 cu-ft | 25.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Headlights | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Side View Cameras | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| Heated Mirrors | ||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Subwoofer | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2014 Honda CR-Z compared with the 2013 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2014. The CR-Z carried over with the same two trims, 130-hp 1.5-liter hybrid system, six-speed manual or automatic transmission, styling, safety equipment, and technology.
Was the 2014 Honda CR-Z redesigned?
No, the 2014 CR-Z was not redesigned. It remained part of the first generation and followed the more substantial 2013 update without major product changes.
Did the 2014 Honda CR-Z still have a manual transmission?
Yes, the 2014 CR-Z retained its six-speed manual transmission. A continuously variable automatic transmission was also part of the carryover lineup.
How did the 2014 Honda CR-Z EX differ from the base trim?
The 2014 CR-Z EX added high-intensity discharge headlights, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum pedals, and a 360-watt seven-speaker audio system with a subwoofer. Both trims used the same hybrid powertrain.
Is the 2014 Honda CR-Z meaningfully different from the 2013 model?
No, the 2014 CR-Z is not meaningfully different from the 2013 model. Shoppers comparing the two years should expect the same basic powertrain, trim structure, styling, safety equipment, and cabin technology.
2014 Honda CR-Z Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Honda CR-Z.
4.4
2014 Honda CR-Z
(31 reviews)
“I love this CAR big time, it is so cool. I would have liked in the model that I got to have the XM built in rather than an add-on module.”
“1. I most appreciate the function of the new backup light and camera in the CRZ. 2. The CRZ provides better visibility than the Insight. I removed the headrests in the Insight for better rear visibility.”