Super TestCar reviews - Honda - CRX - 2-dr coupeHonda modelsOverview18 Jun 2003 HONDA seemed to seize the zeitgeist of the hedonistic late-1980s, with the original CRX two-seater three-door hatchback being a leading player. The Japanese company denied us the first-generation model from 1983 to 1987, but didn't repeat that mistake once the Mk4 Civic-based EF CRX rocked up in November 1987. At the heart of its appeal was the 94kW 1.6-litre DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine, enthusiastically mated to a slick five-speed manual gearbox, a simple but classily executed cabin, four wide wheels at each corner underpinned by double wishbone suspension, and that gorgeously squat body. It was like a Civic was crossed with a Mini Cooper and Toyota MR2. A classic from the first turn of its wheel, enthusiasts the world over were horrified by the progressively designed but hoplessly misguided "Civic Del Sol" , the 1992-1998 CRX. At least Honda still offered a fun and affordable sporty coupe alternative. Subsequent Civic generations have grown-up to the point there's just no more room for such boisterous hedonism in Honda's line-up these days. This is one Eighties revival I'd love to see. To paraphrase Bonnie Tyler's super camp classic of 1984, we're holding out for this Honda hero... Model release date: 1 November 1987 to 1 May 1982 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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