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1985 Honda CRX Si

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1985 Honda CRX – front Unverified
Photo: 1987 Honda CRX Si, front right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (AF/AS, 1984–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1987 Honda CRX Si, front right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Honda CRX (52254186471) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1986 Honda Civic CRX Coupé 1.5 (52270140801) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1987 Honda CRX 1.6i-16 at Montlhéry by File:Honda CRX - 48323486097.jpg : crash71100 derivative work: Mr.choppers, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1987 Honda CRX Si, rear right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Honda CRX Si is a 91-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,178 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 91 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The CRX measures 144.7 inches long on a 86.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,953 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,178 ($24,701 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5L SOHC inline-4, PGM-FI (fuel injected)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower91 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve cross-flow head
Injection TypeHonda PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut w/ torsion bar
Rear SuspensionRigid beam axle, trailing arms, coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscFront disc
Rear Brake DiscRear drum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in. alloy
Wheels Rear13 in. alloy
Tires Front175/70R13
Tires Rear175/70R13
Dimensions & Weight
Length144.7 in
Width64 in
Height50.8 in
Wheelbase86.6 in
Curb Weight1,953 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Shoulder Room Front52 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1985 Honda CRX Si with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda CRX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

NHTSA campaign 07E064000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 HONDA CRX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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