Reactions to the new Honda CR-Z have been mixed at best. Here’s a quick look at what’s being said.

The Good

“The thing is, the CR-Z doesn’t feel like a hybrid. There’s no lag when the 10-kilowatt electric motor hands off to the 1.5-liter engine. The responsive antilock brakes lack the mushiness found in other hybrids, and the continuously variable transmission is smooth.” via Wired

“The CR-Z shares most underpinnings with the Insight but boasts a shorter wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks. The CR-Z comes alive in corners, but it might be a little too stiff for the daily commute. The car is quiet at low rpm and shuts off at stops.” via AutoWeek

“It’s like a Tesla Roadster, only at a Honda price.” via Edmunds

The Bad

“But is it an enthusiast’s vehicle? Hardly. With more power, bigger brakes and a more sophisticated suspension (we’re sure Hasport is working on a engine mount kit as you read this), this could’ve been the CRX for the 21st century. Instead, it’s a capable fuel miser that can muster some sport when summoned. Unsurprising, but disappointing nonetheless.” via Autoblog

“Make no mistake: The CR-Z is not a bad car. But there’s something missing here — it lacks a certain Honda joy, the kind of less-is-more, sharp-engineering vibrance that you find in everything from a Civic CVCC2011 Honda CR-Z: First Drive to a stripped Fit or S2000.” via Jalopnik

The Ugly

“Disappointment comes in many forms. In this case, it’s a wedge-shaped hatch that had plenty of potential.” Autoblog’s Damon Lavrink

“That’s one horrid rhinoplasty.” Among the comments on Edmunds.com via Auto Observer