But both cars are let down by their mild hybrid systems, and the CR-Z in particular ends up as neither fish nor fowl. Originally, the CR-Z was intended to marry the rollerskate character and handling agility of the much-loved 1983-1991 Honda CRX to a modern, fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain-the same one used in the Honda Insight five-door hybrid hatchback, which was expected to sell in much higher volumes than it has. In fact, they pale against those of many other, larger four- and five-seat cars. Regrettably, the little CR-Z is neither quick nor lithe enough to be sporty, but neither are its fuel economy numbers remarkable. It may be the only hybrid car in the world that's a two-seat hatchback small enough to rate the designation of subcompact. The 2014 Honda CR-Z is the lowest-selling car across the Japanese maker's lineup, and it's never really found its niche.
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