2011 Honda CR-Z. Honda executives made no bones about the fact that theyâd like to channel the success of the Honda CR-X, the 25 year old icon of import tuners everywhere, with the new CR-Z. But rather than a warmed-over retromobile that attempts to revive a trend of the long-distant past, the CR-Z pushes a new-technology agenda that could make it a legend in its own right. To follow this editor on Twitter, please visit http://www.twitter.com/kbb_jackrnerad.For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit http://www.kbb.com today.