The Sporty Hatchback: The Honda CR-X
Honda launched its first Honda CR-X in 1984 and called it the Honda Balade Sports CR-X. Outside of Japan, this 1st generation CR-X was called the Honda Civic CR-X and was generally considered to be an upgraded sporty version of the ever-popular Honda Civic.
Honda produced different models for the various markets it released the CR-X into. Apart from the Balade in Japan, the United States was marketed an economical sports hatchback that seated two persons. For the European market, a more powerful engine was produced with 2+2 seats. The CR-X was re-designed for all markets in 1987 and stayed in production until 1991.
Younger drivers in all markets were delighted with the Honda CR-X, drawn to its economy, handling and performance, not to mention its great street appeal. One company in the States converted the CR-X to a targa topped convertible in the years 1984 to 1987. America also had the 1. 5 L, HF model (or high fuel economy); this CR-X managed even better economy than before, without any increase in same purchase price.
The second generation of the Honda CR-X commenced production in 1987, when the chassis was changed to independent wishbones both front and rear. It was available in both a 1495 cc sohc and an updated 1590 cc DOHC engine, mostly with fuel injection fitted as standard. From 1989 the CR-X was fitted with the same 1595 cc VTEC engine as the Integra, and continued to show good fuel economy despite the new engine. These models that were equipped with the VTEC engine also enjoyed an exterior makeover of lights, bumpers, dash and bonnet.
The US market had a choice of three CR-X models at this time; the 1495 cc engine, the eight valve 1495 cc engine and the 'sports injected' or Si model with the sixteen valve 1590 cc engine and a power-operated sliding roof.
For the Japanese market, a glass roof, which was a fixed panel stretching from the windscreen to the hatch, was an optional extra. While it was a common car in Japan, it was not marketed elsewhere and now these models have become keenly sought by enthusiasts in other parts of the world.
Honda chose to replace the Honda CR-X in 1992 with a new Civic model, called the Honda Civic del Sol, which came to be known as the third generation CR-X by those who loved this car. There has been much talk about bringing back the CR-X by Honda and it seems as though it may form part of the Honda hybrid range in the future. - 21392
Honda produced different models for the various markets it released the CR-X into. Apart from the Balade in Japan, the United States was marketed an economical sports hatchback that seated two persons. For the European market, a more powerful engine was produced with 2+2 seats. The CR-X was re-designed for all markets in 1987 and stayed in production until 1991.
Younger drivers in all markets were delighted with the Honda CR-X, drawn to its economy, handling and performance, not to mention its great street appeal. One company in the States converted the CR-X to a targa topped convertible in the years 1984 to 1987. America also had the 1. 5 L, HF model (or high fuel economy); this CR-X managed even better economy than before, without any increase in same purchase price.
The second generation of the Honda CR-X commenced production in 1987, when the chassis was changed to independent wishbones both front and rear. It was available in both a 1495 cc sohc and an updated 1590 cc DOHC engine, mostly with fuel injection fitted as standard. From 1989 the CR-X was fitted with the same 1595 cc VTEC engine as the Integra, and continued to show good fuel economy despite the new engine. These models that were equipped with the VTEC engine also enjoyed an exterior makeover of lights, bumpers, dash and bonnet.
The US market had a choice of three CR-X models at this time; the 1495 cc engine, the eight valve 1495 cc engine and the 'sports injected' or Si model with the sixteen valve 1590 cc engine and a power-operated sliding roof.
For the Japanese market, a glass roof, which was a fixed panel stretching from the windscreen to the hatch, was an optional extra. While it was a common car in Japan, it was not marketed elsewhere and now these models have become keenly sought by enthusiasts in other parts of the world.
Honda chose to replace the Honda CR-X in 1992 with a new Civic model, called the Honda Civic del Sol, which came to be known as the third generation CR-X by those who loved this car. There has been much talk about bringing back the CR-X by Honda and it seems as though it may form part of the Honda hybrid range in the future. - 21392
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