In 1990, Honda's lineup centered on the Civic and Accord as the core family cars, complemented by sportier options like the CRX and Prelude, and highlighted by the introduction of the NSX (marketed in North America as the Acura NSX).
These models represented Honda's primary passenger-car offerings that year across major markets, with regional branding differences for the NSX and varying trims by country. The following list captures the main models commonly associated with 1990.
Honda's 1990 lineup
Before the list, note that availability and branding differed by market; the NSX appeared under different badges depending on the country.
- Honda Civic (4th generation; compact hatchback/sedan)
- Honda Accord (4th generation; mid-size sedan and coupe)
- Honda Prelude (second generation; sporty two-door)
- Honda CRX (second generation; compact sport coupe)
- Acura NSX (first generation; introduced in 1990; marketed in North America as Acura NSX; elsewhere often seen as the Honda NSX)
Collectively, these models defined Honda's 1990 lineup, balancing practical everyday cars with performance-focused options and marking a milestone with the NSX's debut.
Regional branding and market differences
In the United States, the high-end sports car was sold as the Acura NSX, while in other markets it was commonly referred to as the Honda NSX. Honda’s mainstream models—Civic, Accord, CRX, and Prelude—carried the Honda badge in the major markets, with trims and features varying by country.
Summary
Honda's 1990 model year blended reliability and efficiency in the Civic and Accord with sportier variants like the CRX and Prelude, capped by the NSX, which signaled Honda's foray into modern performance cars under the Acura banner in North America. The year underscored Honda's multi-brand strategy while expanding its presence in diverse segments.