The Sporty Hatchback: The Honda CR-X
Honda released the first Honda CR-X into the Japanese market in 1984 and called it the Honda Ballade Sports CR-X. In other countries, this first generation CR-X was called the Civic CR-X, and most people saw it as a sporty Civic rather than a new car altogether.
From the beginning, there were different versions for different markets. In the US, the Honda CR-X was touted as an economical sports hatchback with room for only two passengers. In Europe, however, it had a more powerful engine and 2 + 2 seating. The CR-X was basically redesigned in 1987 and continued to be produced until 1991.
The CR-X was a popular choice for younger drivers with great performance and handling capabilities and good economy. In the United States, the company of R. Straman created a convertible out of the CR-X, completing 310 of these "coach convertibles" between 1984 and 1987. The 1. 5 L model marketed in America as the CR-X HF (which stood for High Fuel economy) reliably achieved very good fuel economy and it cost no more than the basic model.
1987 saw the production of a 2nd generation of the Honda CR-X with a chassis modification to double independent wishbones. Fuel injection was introduced to the 1495 cc and the updated 1590 cc DOHC engines. From 1989, the CR-X shared the same 1595 cc VTEC engine as the Honda Integra, and these models were treated to some exterior modifications of bumpers, lights and dash, as well.
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. - 21396
From the beginning, there were different versions for different markets. In the US, the Honda CR-X was touted as an economical sports hatchback with room for only two passengers. In Europe, however, it had a more powerful engine and 2 + 2 seating. The CR-X was basically redesigned in 1987 and continued to be produced until 1991.
The CR-X was a popular choice for younger drivers with great performance and handling capabilities and good economy. In the United States, the company of R. Straman created a convertible out of the CR-X, completing 310 of these "coach convertibles" between 1984 and 1987. The 1. 5 L model marketed in America as the CR-X HF (which stood for High Fuel economy) reliably achieved very good fuel economy and it cost no more than the basic model.
1987 saw the production of a 2nd generation of the Honda CR-X with a chassis modification to double independent wishbones. Fuel injection was introduced to the 1495 cc and the updated 1590 cc DOHC engines. From 1989, the CR-X shared the same 1595 cc VTEC engine as the Honda Integra, and these models were treated to some exterior modifications of bumpers, lights and dash, as well.
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. - 21396
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