Honda CRX Not Sold in Japan; Japanese Equivalent: Ballade Sports CR-X

The Honda CR-X (sold as CRX in North America) was never marketed in Japan. It was designed specifically for the U.S./Canada market. In Japan, Honda sold a similar but distinct model: the Honda Ballade Sports CR-X (part of the Ballade lineup), which featured different styling, engines, and equipment tailored to Japanese regulations and tastes.