Today, we scour Facebook Marketplace for a decent Honda CRX, second gen, 1988-1991. We aren’t picky: while an Si would be great, we’ll take an HF or even a DX. Engine swaps? Don’t care. We’re just trying to find something clean, and these sellers are making it really hard.
The second-generation Honda CRX, produced from 1988 to 1991, was a compact, lightweight, two-seater hatchback with a sporty design. It featured a sleek, aerodynamic body with a sloping rear hatch: kind of a chopped, lighter EF Civic. In the United States, the CRX was available in three primary models:
- CRX HF (High Fuel Efficiency): Focused on fuel economy, it was equipped with a 1.5-liter, 8-valve SOHC inline-4 engine (D15B6) producing around 62 horsepower. You might still see one of these from time to time pulling down 40+ MPG.
- CRX DX: The mid-level trim, featuring a 1.5-liter, 16-valve SOHC inline-4 engine (D15B2) with 92 horsepower. This is the one you don’t want unless an engine swap and wild build are coming “soon”.
- CRX Si (Sport Injection): The performance-oriented version, featuring a 1.6-liter, 16-valve SOHC inline-4 engine (D16A6) producing 108 horsepower. The Si had sportier suspension tuning, a sunroof, and additional interior features. This is the one collectors want. That “Si” badge really commands a premium.
The second-gen CRX was known for its agile handling, responsive steering, and lightweight construction, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts and tuners, and making it very hard to find one today, even though so many were produced.