I am on the verge (deal is underway) of purchasing a 97 Civic CX Hatch. Originally I wanted the EK9 and I just found out that there exist no such thing in the US and the closest thing to it (without the CTR motor) are the 99-2000 hatchies. I have looked over the specs and there are a few changes. However, I have searched and searched but I still can't find it. So anyone with the knowledge, would you kindly tell me what are the differences in both cosmetics and engine wise? I know the front bumper is different. How about the back? Is the engine still the D16y7 sohc non vtec? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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Yea the only real diff is front bumper the headlgihts and some interior design, besides that all real similar

 

What about the suspension and chassis? Thanks.

 

Theres VERY small differences.. Front end is probably the most obvious.. I konw on the coupes the tail lights and rear bumper are different.. The Seat pattern may be different too.. But the over all design of the car is the same