1984-1987 Honda Civic CRX

1984 Honda Civic CRX hatchback coupe. See more pictures of classic cars.

The 2-door CRX, a hatchback variant, ran with a 12-valve 1.5-liter four that developed 78 horsepower or an 8-valve engine that developed less power, but returned record fuel economy figures.

CRX established the long hood/stubby deck look that defined Civic coupes for a decade. More significantly, it suggested that Honda created fun as well as transportation. The car was a sales success and spawned other, sportier cars.

Pluses of the 1984-1987 Honda Civic CRX:

• Very much a budget buy
• Good workmanship
• Handling & roadholding abilities

Minuses of the 1984-1987 Honda Civic CRX:

• Little collector interest at the moment
• Not particularly quick

Production of the 1984 Honda Civic CRX (U.S. calendar year sales):
48,445

Production of the 1985 Honda Civic CRX (U.S. calendar year sales):
57,152

Production of the 1986 Honda Civic CRX (U.S. calendar year sales):
64,106

Production of the 1987 Honda Civic CRX (U.S. calendar year sales):
48,355

Specifications of the 1984-1987 Honda Civic CRX:
Wheelbase, inches: 86.6
Length, inches: 144.6
Weight, pounds: 1,713
Price, new: $6,149-$8,475

Engines for the 1984-1987 Honda Civic CRX:

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