Honda Civic CRX

Honda CR-X
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1983–1991
Model years	1984–1991
Assembly	Suzuka Plant, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Sport compact
Body style	3-door hatchback/fastback
Layout	FF layout
Related	Honda Civic
Chronology
Successor	Honda CR-X del Sol Honda Insight (first generation) Honda CR-Z

First generation
Overview
Production	1983–1987
Model years	1984-1987 Chassis EC1 AF AE532
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L 58 hp I4 1.3 L 60 hp EV1 I4 (1984–1986) 1.5 L 58-76 hp EW1/D15A2 I4 (1984–85) 1.5 L 91 hp EW3/4 I4 (1985–87) AU/NZ Spec: 1.5 L 108 hp EW5/D15A3 I4 (1985–1987) 1.6 L 135 hp ZC1/D16A1 I4 (1986–1987)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,200 mm (87 in)
Length	3,675 mm (145 in)
Width	1,625 mm (64 in)
Height	1,290 mm (51 in)
Curb weight	760–860 kg (1,676–1,896 lb)

Second generation
1991 Honda CRX Si in Tahitian green
Overview
Production	1987–1991
Model years	1988-1991
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 62 hp D15B6 I4 (1988–89) 72 hp D15B6 I4 (1990–91) 1.5 L 92 hp D15B2 I4 1.6 L 105 HP D16A6 I4 (1988) 1.6 L 108 hp D16A6 I4 (1989–91) 1.4 L D14A1 I4 1.6 L 130 hp D16A9 I4 1.6 L 140 hp D16ZC I4 1.6 L VTEC 150 hp B16A1 I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,301 mm (90.6 in)
Length	3,759 mm (148 in) (1990–91) 3,754 mm (147.8 in) (1988–89)
Width	1,674 mm (65.9 in) (1990–91) 1,669 mm (65.7 in) (1988–89)
Height	1,273 mm (50.1 in) (1990–91) 1,270 mm (50 in) (1988–89)
Curb weight	820–1,000 kg (1,808–2,205 lb)

The Honda CR-X, originally launched as the Honda Ballade Sports CR-X in Japan, is a front-wheel-drive sport compact car manufactured by Honda between 1983 and 1991. It was replaced by the Honda CR-X del Sol for the 1992 model year. Although there are many supposed definitions for the acronym CR-X, the most widely accepted are "Civic rally cross", and "Civic renaissance model X".

In the US, the CRX (not CR-X) was marketed as an economy sport Kammback, with room for two passengers. The European-spec car received a ZC 130 hp (97 kW) engine and a 2+2 seating arrangement. Redesigned in 1988 and produced to 1991, the CRX was popular for its performance, nimble handling, and good fuel economy. Honda's 1992 CRX del Sol was marketed as a CR-X in some markets.

For the 1984 model year, Honda introduced an all-new two-seater that shared the drivetrain with the Civic but offered unique styling and interior furnishings. In North America, the CRX was marketed in two versions: economy and sport. The economy model used a new aluminum 1.3 liter CVCC engine. The sport model featured an aluminum 1.5 liter four cylinder with three valves per cylinder and available with a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic.

For 1985, Honda replaced the economy model with an HF (high fuel) model featuring a 1.5 liter engine which uses an aluminum block but the 1984 CVCC cylinder head (two valves per cylinder) instead of the new aluminum head with three valves per cylinder. In spring 1985, Honda introduced an Si model featuring a 1.5 liter PGM-FI engine. The Si model included a power sunroof, rear wiper and 13-inch alloy wheels.

For 1986, Honda updated the CRX with new aerodynamic headlights. The Si received body color matched lower cladding, a revised rear spoiler, new bumper covers and 14-inch alloy wheels. The interior was upgraded and added a center console with cassette tape storage. 1987 was virtually unchanged from 1986 and would be the final year of the first generation CRX.

The first generation CRX was sold in some regions outside Japan as the "Honda Civic CRX". At its introduction, the CRX was available in Japan through Honda Verno dealership sales channels, and accompanied the Vigor, the Quint, and the Prelude.