Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Two-door hatchbacks may be exceedingly rare today, but one of the coolest examples of the kind was the Honda CRX. The second-generation model is particularly loved and still looks fantastic today, while its VTEC engine and double-wishbone suspension made it a lot more fun than the average hatch back then. Two independent designers have now shown us what a modern CRX could look like, and the result is stunning. In fact, it makes me wish this was the car Honda revived instead of the Prelude or even the Acura Integra. An Electric CRX For The Modern EraThis CRX digital concept is the work of designer and CAS modeler Vitaly Batalka and CG artist Valentin Komkov. Their concept has similar proportions to the second-gen model, from the low hood to the sloping roofline and wedge-like profile. The split rear window glass is also there, one of the most distinctive details on that older CRX. Honda CRX digital conceptValentin Komkov/InstagramThe designers have modernized the details, though. The panels are cleaner and the lighting signatures fresh. Elements like flush door handles bring the hatch right up to date, and the bulky separate front indicator lights have been removed. Komkov said the design was accomplished “with a clean studio lighting setup without AI complexity” to “blur the time gap between the original and revival.”Honda CRX digital conceptValentin Komkov/InstagramThe design duo proposed this CRX concept as an electric model, but it’s hard not to imagine a Type R version with Honda’s storming 2.0-liter turbo-four. Another cool alternative would be a modern CRX Si, which could use the 200-hp turbo engine from the Civic Si sedan. Throw in a manual, and it would surely be one of the most appealing performance cars on a budget. What made the original so special is how much fun it was to drive, even with limited power.AdvertisementAdvertisementRelated: 1985 Honda CRX Si Retro Review | One from the golden eraHonda’s Most Recent Two-Door Hatch2012 Honda CR-ZHondaThe Honda CR-Z was the most recent two-door hatchback sold by the automaker in America. Its sporty design immediately conjured up memories of the CRX, but Honda went in a different direction by installing a hybrid powertrain. The CR-Z was really enjoyable to drive, though, and was offered with an engaging and smooth-shifting manual gearbox. Like the CRX, it wasn’t particularly quick but the superb handling and manual made for a fun driving experience. Last on sale here for the 2016 model year, Honda hasn’t dabbled in two-door hatchbacks ever since. The Prelude came back, but that’s now morphed into a premium-priced coupe and has no manual, so it’s a far cry from the CRX and CR-Z. Sadly, there are no concrete signs that Honda will launch a true successor to the CRX, but this digital concept certainly shows us what we’re missing out on. How about it, Honda?AdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on May 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.