The Honda Civic Type R Thread

Refreshed Honda Civic Type R unveiled with subtle upgrades

Honda has taken the wraps off its subtly facelifted Civic Type R at the Tokyo Auto Salon, handing the hot hatch minor mechanical and styling upgrades.

The refreshed model gains new two-piece brake discs and new brake pads “designed to reduce fade and improve high-speed braking efficiency”.

Suspension revisions, meanwhile, include updated dampers for “better ride comfort”, stiffer rear bushings for “better grip” and modifications to the front suspension to reduce friction and improve steering feel.

Styling changes are as subtle as they come, led by a new larger front grille opening and the availability of a new Type R-exclusive “Boost Blue” exterior paint colour.

Inside, you’ll find a redesigned Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and a new gear shifter with a restyled knob and even shorter shift throws. The Civic Type R also gains a fresh suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies (for the US market, anyway).


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Facelifted Honda Civic Type R receives handling and interior upgrades

Hot hatch flagship receives tweaked styling, uprated suspension and upgraded interior tech

Honda has revealed an updated version of its Civic Type R hot hatch for 2020, featuring styling tweaks and enhanced technology.

The Type R’s updates mirror those rolled out for the standard Civic in November, chief among which is a revised front end that features a larger grille for improved engine cooling. The addition of a model-exclusive Boost Blue paint option further sets the facelifted Type R apart from the outgoing model.

There are changes underneath as well, where the Type R’s suspension has been tuned for enhanced ride comfort, reduced friction and improved steering feedback. Stiffer rear bushings are said to bring better grip in corners.

Stopping power has also been improved, with the 2020 model gaining new two-piece brake discs and brake pads designed to reduce fade and perform better at high speeds.


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Honda’s Civic Type R gets a refresh for 2020

While the performance hatch glory at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon clearly belonged to Toyota’s insane new GR Yaris, Honda was also out to hog some of the spotlight with its updated Civic Type R.

Following in the footsteps of the facelifted Civic range, the Type R has been given a subtle facelift for 2020, but don’t beat yourself up if you can’t spot the differences. While retaining a decidedly familiar appearance, the new hatch does get a redesigned grille, which has a more block-like appearance, as well as redesigned lower side bumper elements, which do away with the honeycomb pattern.

Honda is treating this debut as more of a teaser than an outright reveal, so there’s still no official word on what technological changes have been made to the car, but according to Paultan.org, Honda director Kimiyoshi Teratani revealed at the Tokyo show that the car’s cooling system has been improved, although there is no word on whether the outputs have increased.

For the record, the current Type R’s 2-litre turbopetrol engine produces 228kW at 6500rpm and 400Nm between 2500 and 4500rpm, for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.8 seconds. Power goes to the front wheels only through a six-speed manual gearbox with rev-matching technology.

 
2020 Honda Civic Type R Revealed

The Honda Civic Type R has been given the mildest of updates.

To be fair, the Honda Civic Type R didn't need much updating as its already pretty much the best hot hatch out there, despite what social media suggests. There's so much to like, a rorty turbo engine, sublime handling and outrageous looks. The best part? There's a generous boot and it's comfortable enough to be driven as a daily.

For 2020, Honda has given the Civic Type R a larger grille which is said to aid engine cooling and this funky new Boost Blue paint job. The cabin gets an Alcantara steering wheel as well as a new gear level with shorter shift throws. There's an Active Sound Control unit which has been added for additional aural effects too.

 
Updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R gets two new variants

Limited Edition spec gets weight reduction and track-focused setup, while new Sport Line spec brings subtler look and more refinement

Honda has used the mid-life update of its Civic Type R hot hatchback to introduce two new variants: a low-volume, lighter track special, and a more subtle version of the existing car.

Available to order in the summer alongside the standard 2020 Type R, the new Sport Line variant is designed to offer “more discreet styling and a more refined ride” for those who found the existing model too lairy. The most significant external alteration is the removal of the big rear wing in favour of a lower, more subtle item, but there’s also an exclusive design of 19-inch alloys wrapped in softer sidewall Michelin Pilot Sports 4S tyres.

The interior also dials down the visual drama courtesy of black seat upholstery with red stitching. It’s not all aesthetic changes, however - along with the new tyres, additional soundproofing has been added in the boot and tailgate to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels.


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Honda reveals ‘most extreme’ version of Civic Type R hot hatch yet

Honda has expanded its Civic Type R line-up to include what it terms as the “most extreme” version of the hot hatch yet.

The rather unimaginatively named Civic Type R Limited Edition is part of the facelifted range, alongside the standard model and the new Type R Sport Line, which employs a “stealthier look”.

The Limited Edition version is billed as the “purest expression of Type R to date”, featuring new lightweight components, a stripped-back interior, “enhanced” driving dynamics and updated styling. The turbocharged 2,0-litre, four-cylinder engine, though, is unchanged, still sending 228 kW and 400 N.m to the front axle via a six-speed manual for a claimed zero to 100 km/h time of 5,7 seconds.

The Japanese firm says the new version was developed with track performance as its “core focus”, which the company believes has resulted in the “most dynamic front-wheel-drive hatchback available”.

In the interests of weight saving, Honda has binned the infotainment and air-conditioning systems, while also reducing sound-deadening materials in the roof, rear hatch panel, front bumper and dashboard. The result is a saving of some 47 kg. In a thinly veiled swipe at Renault’s Mégane RS Trophy-R, Honda says the Limited Edition retains its rear seats and everyday usability, “unlike other brands’ track-focused performance hatchbacks”.


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Honda Civic Type R

The 2020 Honda Civic Type R begins arriving at U.S. Honda dealerships with notable upgrades to ride and handling, braking performance and engine cooling. And Honda's first-ever performance datalogging app, available exclusively for use with Civic Type R, arrives this spring. The upgraded 2020 Type R also boasts freshened exterior and interior styling, standard Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technology, and a stunning new Boost Blue exterior color, with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $36,995 (not including taxes and destination).

Since its U.S. introduction in 2017, Civic Type R has gathered near universal acclaim for its combination of potent dynamic performance and day-to-day driving civility. The Civic Type R was named a 2018 AUTOMOBILE All-Star, and a 2018 Editor's Choice by Car and Driver. The Type R has also garnered an enviable reputation on the track among professionals racing the Civic Type R TCR in the Pirelli World Challenge series and other top Touring Car series, and with enthusiast owners taking their street-going Type Rs to the track.


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Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition

Developed with track performance as its core focus, the new Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has been designed and engineered to be the most dynamic front wheel drive hatchback available. With new lightweight components and a stripped-back, driver-focused interior, this is the most extreme version of the iconic Civic Type R ever made.

Just 100 will be built for Europe, each benefitting from the standard Civic Type R's outstanding driving dynamics and performance. The new Limited Edition features lightweight 20" forged BBS alloy wheels with Michelin Cup 2 tyres, which are designed for high-speed track driving but still deliver exceptional on-road performance. Modified dampers optimise this new wheel and tyre combination and recalibration of the steering offers maximum control and feedback.

To reflect its extrovert nature, an exclusive new colour, 'Sunlight Yellow', is introduced for the Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, along with a dark chrome Civic badge on the back. With the addition of contrasting gloss black paint on the roof, wing mirrors and intake vent on the bonnet, the bold colour scheme reflects Honda's sporting heritage and ensures the Limited Edition stands out as a unique proposition in the performance hatchback segment.


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Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Announced

The Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has been revealed and there's going to be just 100 units for Europe.

The Civic Type R is one incredible machine. Not only does it look outrageous, but its also exceptionally quick on racetracks. For a period of time, it held the Nurburgring lap record for a front-wheel-drive hatchback.

Now there's a limited edition model, which Honda claims has been designed and engineered to be the most dynamic front-wheel drive hatchback. Essentially, Honda has focused on putting the Civic Type R on a diet, stripping out the interior and the extensive use of lightweight components.

 
Honda Civic Type R Sport Line Deletes Wild Wing And Adds Comfort

There are a fair few folks out there who fancy the Honda Civic Type R but just cannot wrap their head around the gargantuan rear wing. Well, Honda has a new offering for you called the Sport Line and as you can see, the rear wing is no more.

The Sport Line rides on 19-inch wheels with a dark grey finish and a V-shaped spoke. These are then wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sports 4S rubber with softer sidewalls that the regular model, which creates a more forgiving ride. Extra sound deadening at the rear reduces noise, vibration, and harshness in the cabin.

In place of the wing, you will get a more subtle spoiler as well as a grey accent line along the lower edge of the body.

 
The 2020 Honda Civic Type R Gets A Shifter From 1997 And A Price Bump To $36,995

The fifth-generation Honda Civic Type R has already been around for three years, which means it’s time for an update. Does it get more power? No. Do the controversial looks improve? Not really. But it is more expensive, and you can get a manual shifter that looks like it came from a much cooler car now.

Inside, the steering wheel is now Alcantara, and the shifter has been changed to resemble that of the 1997 Honda Civic Type R—a brushed metal finish that’s not too dissimilar from the old Honda S2000 shifter—and the shift boot is now suede.


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Honda Civic Type R not yet 'at the limit', suggests chief engineer

Honda’s chief engineer for the Civic Type R says the Japanese firm is not yet “at the limit” of its front-driven hot hatch's potential.

Project leader Hideki Kakinuma suggested to MotorTrend the Civic Type R’s front axle could handle even more oomph.

 
Honda says buyers aren’t put off by Civic Type R’s ‘extreme’ styling

The head of Honda in the United Kingdom says potential buyers are not put off by the “extreme” styling of the Civic Type R.

Speaking to Car Throttle, Honda’s UK managing director Dave Hodgetts suggested the hot hatch’s design wasn’t too radical for the type of buyers the Japanese firm was targeting.

“There is a common general feeling that it is a bit extreme in looks but I think that’s mainly shared by journalists,” Hodgetts told the publication.

“It is the most extreme looking of the current crop but I’ve never heard a dealer say that,” he added, answering a question about whether Honda dealers had received feedback from customers complaining about the Civic Type R’s towering rear wing and aggressive front facia.

 
Hardcore Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition sells out in four weeks

Just 20 examples of the track-focused hot hatch are coming to the UK and all have found homes

The 20 UK-bound variants of the hardcore new Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition have completely sold out just four weeks after the car was revealed.

Honda says all the orders were placed before any customers had even seen the car or received official pricing information.

 
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