In Japan, the Honda CR-X was originally called the Honda Ballade Sports CR-X when it first launched in 1984. This first generation CR-X was also known as the Honda Civic CR-X outside Japan, and it was considered to be a sports version of the popular Civic.
To the US market, the CR-X was described as an economical sports hatch, seating two people. The Europeans were marketed a powerful engine and additional seats in the car, providing a 2+2 arrangement. In 1987, the CR-X was redesigned and stayed in production until the early 1990s.
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.
The second generation CR-Xs were in production from 1987. There was a major chassis upgrade to fully independent front and rear wishbones, and they came with either the 1495 cc sohc engine or the upgraded 1590 cc DOHC. Fuel injection systems were standard in most models. In 1989, the CR-X had the same VTEC engine that was fitted to the Honda Integra, and this engine proved to give the same good fuel economy that the CR-X had become known for. The VTEC models also had some body upgrades with new bonnet, lights and bumpers, as well as changes to the dashboard.
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.
The Honda CR-X was replaced in 1992 with the new Honda Civic del Sol. Although called a Civic, enthusiasts considered it the third generation of CR-X. Rumors have been circulating for some years about a return of the Honda CR-X and enthusiasts have been eager to see it arrive. Finally it seems that a new CR-X may become one of Honda's hybrid cars in the future. - 29952
To the US market, the CR-X was described as an economical sports hatch, seating two people. The Europeans were marketed a powerful engine and additional seats in the car, providing a 2+2 arrangement. In 1987, the CR-X was redesigned and stayed in production until the early 1990s.
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.
The second generation CR-Xs were in production from 1987. There was a major chassis upgrade to fully independent front and rear wishbones, and they came with either the 1495 cc sohc engine or the upgraded 1590 cc DOHC. Fuel injection systems were standard in most models. In 1989, the CR-X had the same VTEC engine that was fitted to the Honda Integra, and this engine proved to give the same good fuel economy that the CR-X had become known for. The VTEC models also had some body upgrades with new bonnet, lights and bumpers, as well as changes to the dashboard.
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.
The Honda CR-X was replaced in 1992 with the new Honda Civic del Sol. Although called a Civic, enthusiasts considered it the third generation of CR-X. Rumors have been circulating for some years about a return of the Honda CR-X and enthusiasts have been eager to see it arrive. Finally it seems that a new CR-X may become one of Honda's hybrid cars in the future. - 29952
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