Honda CR-X Del Sol - Model Updates

Model Updates

Changes for 1992:

• CR-X del Sol launched in two trim levels - SiR (VTEC) and VX

Changes for 1993:

• Civic del Sol launched in two trim levels - S (VXi) and Si (ESi) (US)

Changes For 1994:

• Added VTEC trim level, with B16a3 engine (DOHC VTEC) 160 hp (119 kW) 118 lb·ft (160 N·m) (US), and improved suspension (US)
• S trim level receives front sway bar
• Dual airbags standard (US)

Changes For 1995:

• Civic tag dropped from US del Sol name. Model is now called del Sol (USA)
• del Sol tag dropped from European CR-X del-sol name. Model is now called CRX (Europe)
• VXi Was only available in Japan as a 1.5 single cam vtec VGi is the Japanese version of the European ESi 1.6 single cam vtec
• Added B16a3 engine (DOHC VTEC) 160 hp (119 kW) 118 lb·ft (160 N·m) (US)
• Redesigned targa top seals to help prevent leakage (US)
• Added Anti-lock brakes (VTEC model), 2,522 lb (1,144 kg) base weight now (US)
• Added remote trunk release (US)
• New seat materials (US)
• Low fuel light (US)
• New alloy wheel design (US)
• Added power steering (US); standard on Si, VTEC

Changes For 1996 (mid-model refresh):

• Elimination of B16a3 engine (US)
• Added new VTEC engine B16a2 (DOHC VTEC) 160 hp (119 kW) 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) (7 lb·ft (9 N·m) less than original) ( B16a2 engine is the same as 99-2000 Civic Si)(US)
• Elimination of front auxiliary headlamps (US)
• Small airdam / rear deck aesthetic treatment (US)
• New front bumper and air dam (US)
• Length increase to 157.7 in (4,006 mm)(US)
• The base del Sol S receives the 106 hp 1.6-liter engine, a four-hp increase over previous year's 1.5-liter. (US)
• The del Sol Si receives the 1996 127 hp Civic engine, as well as the suspension and steering of the 160 hp (120 kW) VTEC. (US)
• All del Sols now have 1.6 liter engines: 106 hp (79 kW), 127 hp (95 kW) and 160 hp (120 kW)(US).
• OBD-II Emission control system Implemented.

Changes For 1997:

• Production ends (US; Canada)

Changes For 1998:

• Production ends (Japan, Europe)