Honda Civic CRX Si
The Honda CR-X, originally launched as the Honda Ballade Sports CR-X in Japan, was a compact sports car manufactured by Honda with the first generation CR-X sold in some regions outside Japan as the Honda Civic CR-X. The name CR-X stands for "Civic Renaissance Model X." It was first produced in 1983 as the 1984 model year and was a lightweight sport hatchback. In the US market, the Honda Civic CR-X was marketed as an economy sport hatchback for two passengers; whereas in European markets, it was endowed with a more powerful ZC 130 hp engine and four seats.
Redesigned in 1987 to 1992, the CR-X became popular for its performance, nimble handling and good fuel economy. The original 1.3 liter model, CR-X HF in the US as well as the later US performance model, the Si, could reliably reach more than 50 mpg, being an amazing indication of more than a decade before such chemistries were put in hybrid cars without any additional expenses. Another rare feature was the "Cyber Glass" roof option, stretching from the top of the windshield to the hatch opening.
In the Japanese and European markets, the Honda Civic CR-X was equipped with a 1.6 L dual overhead camshaft engine producing 128 bhp. There existed a revised version in 1990, the B16A VTEC, becoming the first car to receive such an engine after the Integra, and providing 155 hp on the European version and 160 hp for the JDM SiR.
Replaced by the Honda Civic Del Sol (or Honda Del Sol, CR-X Del Sol in some regions) in 1992, the CR-X model had a Targa-type roof and is considered the "3rd Generation CR-X" by enthusiats, although the car had substantial changes from the previous version. In the US, the Del-Sol came in three trims such as S, Si, and VTEC; the latter fitted with a DOHC engine generating 160 hp. Production of the Honda Civic Del Sol ended in 1997, and so, the Honda CR-X ended its life.
There have been rumors of a CR-X comeback, all of them being fake. Nevertheless, in August 2005, Autoweek mentioned that Honda had planned to relaunch the CR-X in 2007, but there has been no official announcement yet.
The Civic CR-X was awarded as Motor Trends “Import Car of the Year” for 1984, as well as making it to the Car and Driver magazine's “Ten Best list” for 1985. The redesigned CR-X shared the same honor for 1988 and Si was appointed as “Import Car of the Year” for 1988.
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