"The final CR-X model that offered the thrill of open-top driving."

The CR-X, after pioneering the world of front-wheel-drive sports cars, underwent a complete model change in 1992, under the "Del Sol" name.

The conventional CR-X was the poster child for compact front-wheel-drive sports cars, designed to deliver the ultimate in driving performance. While it boasted agile handling, it was also a bit twitchy. This mix of strengths and weaknesses was one of the CR-X’s defining characteristics.

Meanwhile, in the early 1990s, young people began to lose interest in sports cars. Noticing this, Honda decided to reposition the CR-X. Setting aside its serious, no-nonsense driving image, they sought to transform it into a car that drivers could have fun in.

As a result, the third model was designed as a convertible, with a roof that could be stowed in the rear. In the top-of-the-line Trans-top model, it featured a fully automated retractable roof. Although the rear seats were removed, making it a two-seater, the overall length was increased by more than 7.8 inches compared to previous models to accommodate the roof storage. While its predecessor weighed around 900 kg, the weight…