The 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine has been tweaked from the previous car, now giving you 329hp and 420Nm, up from 320hp and 400Nm from the previous generation. ![]() You only get one engine and transmission combination – but it’s a rather good one. Only the Skoda Octavia vRS is streets ahead with 590 litres. It is ahead of most of its hot hatch competition though, with the Audi S3 (325 litres), Mercedes-AMG A35 (370 litres) and VW Golf R (341 litres) all lagging behind. You get the same 410 litres as the standard Civic, but weirdly that’s 10 litres less than the previous generation. Even behind those big bucket seats, space is as good as in the standard car. In the back, you do lose the central passenger seat so the two outer seats offer a bit more fold than the normal Civic, but it is only a four-seater. The teardrop aluminium gear knob is carried over from the last car, while you also get a ‘+R’ button to put the car in full attack mode. You’ll also find the regular Civic’s automatic transmission buttons have been replaced by a sweet-shifting six-speed manual. ![]() However, with fake suede now on the steering wheel, you’ll also find two of the best bucket seats you’ll ever sit in, trimmed in red faux suede and lots of red trim elsewhere. Inside, you’ll see most of the styling from the base car, like the cool air vent design, 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment and separate climate controls. The only thing that looks a bit aftermarket is the rear wing, but it’s there to get you as much downforce as possible. Instead of all the aero bits being tacked on, the panels are smooth yet muscular to give off the sporty look you’d want – with it being wider and lower than the standard Civic. On the outside, this Civic Type R is much more reserved than the frankly wacky previous generation. And the latest one is so good it was highly commended in the Pleasure of Driving category at the 2024 Carwow Car of the Year Awards.īased on the latest Honda Civic, the new Type R offers a more mature package than the last – much like your rowdy mate from teenage years who’s gone on to be successful lawyer, but who still has their playful side. Will the hiked-up price stop you from buying a Civic Type R? Do you think Honda is simply trying to cash in on frequent dealer markups? Let us know in the comments below.The Honda Civic Type R is a hot hatchback that builds on the iconic status of five previous versions – with four of those having come to the UK. ![]() Of course, if you don't want the bigger brakes, limited-slip differentials, and big wing, you can get a Corolla for much cheaper the base Core model starts at just $36,995. Interestingly, the new Type R is priced at almost exactly the same MSRP as the Toyota GR Corolla Circuit edition, which sells for $43,995. ![]() Only the yellow-painted Limited Edition model out-prices the new car, with its original MSRP of $44,950. The biggest news here is, of course, the gigantic price increase over the old Type R. There are also upgrades to the braking, chassis, suspension, tires, and interior. It's paired to one of the best-feeling six-speed manual shifters on the market, sending power to the front wheels through a limited-slip differential. Under the hood sits a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four making 315 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Watch the 2023 Civic Type R Come to Life.The 2023 Honda Civic Type R Makes 315 HP.The 2023 Honda Civic Type R Has Grown Up.
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