Unless your passengers are really tiny, I wouldn't recommend stuffing people in the back. CRX's came as 2 seaters in North America for a reason. Besides, the rear section of the car is a crumple zone in the case of an impact. This makes the car very safe if you are in the two front seats...but definitely not safe if you are in the back.
"Is a CRX fast?" is a very subjective question, but I'll try to help you out. If you mean in a drag racing context, then no, I would say it's not very fast. But if you're meaning in a slalom style course with lots of corners and maneuvering required, then yes, it is a fast car. It is 108HP with an excellent suspension right from the factory. However, you can modify almost every aspect of the CRX to improve it's handling and power, and it is a good platform to work with given it's initial sporty characteristics.
"Is a CRX fast?" is a very subjective question, but I'll try to help you out. If you mean in a drag racing context, then no, I would say it's not very fast. But if you're meaning in a slalom style course with lots of corners and maneuvering required, then yes, it is a fast car. It is 108HP with an excellent suspension right from the factory. However, you can modify almost every aspect of the CRX to improve it's handling and power, and it is a good platform to work with given it's initial sporty characteristics.