Is the Honda CR-Z automatic?
The Honda CR-Z is not automatic. It was offered with a six-speed manual transmission for all model years, with no factory automatic option in the U.S. or most markets during its 2010–2016 production run.
What transmission did the CR-Z use?
The CR-Z paired Honda’s 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with its IMA hybrid system and was sold exclusively with a manual gearbox. There was no official automatic or CVT option on standard CR-Z models.
Key facts about transmissions on the CR-Z:
- Six-speed manual transmission (standard on all CR-Z models during production)
In practical terms, buyers seeking an automatic will not find a factory CR-Z option; automation was not offered by Honda for this model.
Market and model-year notes
The CR-Z was manufactured from 2010 through 2016. Across these years and in major markets (including the United States and Europe), the car did not offer an automatic transmission. There were no official CVT or automatic variants in the standard lineup.
What to consider when shopping
If an automatic transmission is a priority, the CR-Z may not meet that need. Alternatives within Honda’s hybrid lineup include the Civic Hybrid and Insight, which offer automatic options (including CVTs in some trims). For CR-Z enthusiasts who value its styling and hybrid system, the manual transmission remains the sole configuration.
Summary
In brief: the Honda CR-Z is manual-only, with no factory automatic/CVT option available in its primary markets during its production years (2010–2016).
