Honda CR-X 1987–1991 car dimensions: 3755 mm long, 1675 mm wide and 1270 mm high. Unladen weight is 899 kg. Braked towing is 700 kg.
The cabin is basic with plastic trim and sports bucket seats. A radio is standard. Air conditioning is optional. Electric windows and a sliding sunroof are common on European models. No electronic driver aids are fitted.
Boot space is 196 litres with the rear seats up. Folding the rear seats increases it to 337 litres. The space suits light shopping or weekend bags in this compact 2+2 liftback.
Braked towing capacity is 700 kg and unbraked is 430 kg. Payload is 381 kg. The lightweight sports coupe handles light trailers but is not set up for heavy work duties.
The cabin feels low and snug with supportive front bucket seats that keep you planted. Rear seats suit short trips only for small passengers. Layout stays simple and focused on the driver with clear dials. Cloth trim and basic plastics make up the space. An optional sliding sunroof adds light and air when fitted.
Runs on Super petrol from 45 litre tank.
Average fuel use around 7 l/100 km.
Timing belt engine needs regular changes.
Side impact bars fitted from 1989.
No ABS on most European versions.
2-year vehicle warranty and 6-year rust cover when new.
The 1.6i-16 takes Super fuel and returns average use near 7 litres per 100 km in mixed driving. Tank holds 45 litres for solid range on the light body.
Engines last well past high mileages with frequent oil changes and timing belt service every 100000 km. Parts for mechanicals stay available though body panels grow scarce.
Safety kit stays basic with three-point belts and side impact bars added in 1989. Front ventilated discs and rear drums handle stopping. No airbags or ABS appear on standard European cars.
Rust hits arches, sills, doors and footwells over time so check drainage and underseal. Regular care keeps the car reliable for daily use.
Length 3755 mm, Width 1675 mm, Height 1270 mm, Wheelbase 2300 mm (CR-X 1987–1991)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda Nederland Civic CRX brochure, second generation sold 1987–1991), It publishes length, width, height, wheelbase.