Spotting

If you're a real CRX nut, use this chart to help you distinguish between different models of CRX. Impress your anal-retentive Honda-enthusiast friends!

This chart scrutinizes first-gen US-spec models only.

1984

all models:	recessed headlights two-tone paint scheme (metallic gray lower rocker panels) steel wheels (exposed) rear wing spoiler
DX:	"1.5" tailgate emblem
colors:	red, blue (all); white (DX)

1985

all models:	recessed headlights two-tone paint scheme (lower rocker panels changed to dark gray)
HF:	"HF" tailgate emblem 13" steel wheels (exposed) rear wing spoiler
DX:	no tailgate emblem 13" steel wheels w/ '85-Prelude-style wheel covers rear wing spoiler dual side mirrors
Si:	"Si" tailgate emblem 13" alloy wheels Euro-style molded rear spoiler dual side mirrors power sunroof rear wiper
colors:	red, blue (all); white (DX); black (Si)

1986-87

all models:	flush headlights
HF:	"HF" tailgate emblem 13" steel wheels w/ lug nut covers rear wing spoiler two-tone paint scheme
DX:	no tailgate emblem 13" steel wheels w/ aero-style wheel covers no rear spoiler two-tone paint scheme
Si:	"Si" tailgate emblem 14" alloy wheels redesigned front and rear fenders, flared rocker panels integrated body-color rear spoiler one-tone paint scheme
colors:	red (DX & Si), silver ('86 HF & DX, '87 all); blue (HF & DX); white (HF, DX & '86 Si); black (Si)

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