It was replaced in North America with the Acura TL and in Japan with the Honda Saber/Inspire, which were the same vehicle sold through different networks.

[3] This engine used the SOHC 3-valve-per-cylinder CVCC-II setup, mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission with a lockup torque converter.

Vehicles with a manual transmission and the CVCC carburetor earned 13.6 km/L (38 mpg‑imp; 32 mpg‑US) based on Japanese Government emissions tests using ten different modes of scenario standards, and 110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp), and 23 km/L (65 mpg‑imp; 54 mpg‑US) at consistently maintained speeds at 60 km/h (37.3 mph).

Vehicles with PGM-FI earned 13.2 km/L (37 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US) based on Japanese Government emissions tests using 10 different modes of scenario standards, with 130 PS (96 kW; 128 bhp), and 22 km/L (62 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) consistently maintained speeds at 60 km/h (37.3 mph).

Japanese buyers were liable for a higher annual road tax over other Honda products with smaller engines.

A trip computer that displayed mileage, driving time, and fuel economy, which Honda called in sales brochure literature "Electronic Navigator," was also standard on the Vigor.

[4] Other items included digital instrumentation, four-wheel Anti-lock brakes, a choice of stereo systems from Alpine Electronics, Clarion, and Pioneer, alloy wheels (13-inch), and adjustable thigh support on the front passenger seat.

Earlier trim packages for the Vigor hatchback were the TXL, TX, and TU using the carburetor and the TT-i with fuel injection.

[5] Some of the standard equipment on the MX-T hatchback and the MG and ME sedans included cruise control, two-position all-wheel auto-leveling suspension, fuel usage computer, AM/FM cassette stereo and two coaxial loudspeakers, flow-through ventilation, velour interior with split folding rear seats, and a rear cargo cover for the hatchbacks.

The higher trim level ME-T hatchback and the ME-R included delayed interior illumination ("theater lighting"), four coaxial speakers with the stereo system, power windows and locks, disc brakes front and rear, and speed-sensitive power steering.

While more expensive than competitors' MacPherson strut systems, this setup provided better stability and sharper handling for the vehicle.

One of the optionally available items was Digital signal processing integrated into the stereo system that allowed sound modification for various types of music.

The tactics were unsuccessful; buyers favored the more powerful Legend as a sports sedan and still seemed to prefer the ES as an entry-level luxury model.

Poor sales and no improvement in market response led Honda to drop the model, and production ended on May 13, 1994.