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Honda Civic Type R officially off sale in UK
The British-built FK8, arguably the best all-round hot hatch of the last ten years, is no more...
Shock horror! And for once this isn't a statement that's designed merely to agitate but isn't that shocking after all. I am genuinely gutted and searching for a black armband. Why? Because the Honda Civic Type R has vanished from Honda's configurator. We've checked the online brochure, too: no sign of it there, either. Can it really be true that one of the best hot hatchbacks I've ever driven has disappeared silently in the night, like a cold-war spy on foreign soil?
Obviously, we asked the Honda UK press office for confirmation of the FK8 Type R's fate, and this was the reply: 'Yes, it has come off the configurator as we don't have stock of the current model now with the new Civic Type R on its way.' So that's it.
Before the FK8 came along there were those that moaned about its predecessor. Some thought the FK2's aggressive ride and lofty driving position weren't ideal, and both were fair comment. Yet I was happy to take the rough with the smooth because, after a day driving an FK2 around Blyton Park without mercy, I thought it was staggeringly good. I hate to write guff like "it felt like a BTCC car for the road" but, well, it felt like a BTCC car for the road. At least as close as a £30k road car has any right to, and I've driven Touring cars, so know something of what I speak.
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The British-built FK8, arguably the best all-round hot hatch of the last ten years, is no more...
Shock horror! And for once this isn't a statement that's designed merely to agitate but isn't that shocking after all. I am genuinely gutted and searching for a black armband. Why? Because the Honda Civic Type R has vanished from Honda's configurator. We've checked the online brochure, too: no sign of it there, either. Can it really be true that one of the best hot hatchbacks I've ever driven has disappeared silently in the night, like a cold-war spy on foreign soil?
Obviously, we asked the Honda UK press office for confirmation of the FK8 Type R's fate, and this was the reply: 'Yes, it has come off the configurator as we don't have stock of the current model now with the new Civic Type R on its way.' So that's it.
Before the FK8 came along there were those that moaned about its predecessor. Some thought the FK2's aggressive ride and lofty driving position weren't ideal, and both were fair comment. Yet I was happy to take the rough with the smooth because, after a day driving an FK2 around Blyton Park without mercy, I thought it was staggeringly good. I hate to write guff like "it felt like a BTCC car for the road" but, well, it felt like a BTCC car for the road. At least as close as a £30k road car has any right to, and I've driven Touring cars, so know something of what I speak.
Honda Civic Type R officially off sale in UK
The British-built FK8, arguably the best all-round hot hatch of the last ten years, is no more...
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Honda Civic Type R off sale as 2022 successor confirmed
FK8-generation hot hatchback is officially discontinued in UK after production ended in July
The Honda Civic Type R has been taken off sale in the UK ahead of the arrival of an all-new generation in the coming months.
The FK8 iteration of the hot hatchback, which arrived in 2017, no longer appears in Honda’s online configurator or catalogue following the end of production in July.
Honda has yet to confirm where it will build the next-generation Civic Type R, which is due to be launched in 2022. It builds the new US-market Civic hatchback in Indiana, but UK-bound cars are more likely to come from its factory in Yorii, Japan, which already builds right-hand-drive cars for the domestic market.
In a statement, Honda said: “Type R remains very important to the Honda brand, and we can confirm that next generation Civic Type R will also be launched in Europe. Further details will be provided closer to launch.”
www.autocar.co.uk
FK8-generation hot hatchback is officially discontinued in UK after production ended in July
The Honda Civic Type R has been taken off sale in the UK ahead of the arrival of an all-new generation in the coming months.
The FK8 iteration of the hot hatchback, which arrived in 2017, no longer appears in Honda’s online configurator or catalogue following the end of production in July.
Honda has yet to confirm where it will build the next-generation Civic Type R, which is due to be launched in 2022. It builds the new US-market Civic hatchback in Indiana, but UK-bound cars are more likely to come from its factory in Yorii, Japan, which already builds right-hand-drive cars for the domestic market.
In a statement, Honda said: “Type R remains very important to the Honda brand, and we can confirm that next generation Civic Type R will also be launched in Europe. Further details will be provided closer to launch.”
Honda Civic Type R off sale as 2022 successor confirmed | Autocar
FK8-generation hot hatchback is officially discontinued in UK after production ended in July
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2023 Honda Civic Type R Gets Official Teaser Shots
The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will only break cover next year but they are keeping us keen by sharing some shots of the car in a wild camouflage wrap.
Even with the full-body wrap, you can make out a few design details like the massive wing and centre-exit exhaust. The new Type R will follow the other new Civics by adopting a more subdued design than the outgoing model. Neither the front nor the rear look as aggressive as before, though they look much meaner than the new Civic hatch and Civic Si design.
Nothing has been confirmed with regards to what will be powering the model but the rumours suggest there could be a 400 hp (298 kW) hybrid under the hood. We think this is a little far-fetched and we will more likely see Honda updating the current turbocharged 2.0-litre to make more power than before.
A manual gearbox will be the only transmission available.
www.zero2turbo.com
The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will only break cover next year but they are keeping us keen by sharing some shots of the car in a wild camouflage wrap.
Even with the full-body wrap, you can make out a few design details like the massive wing and centre-exit exhaust. The new Type R will follow the other new Civics by adopting a more subdued design than the outgoing model. Neither the front nor the rear look as aggressive as before, though they look much meaner than the new Civic hatch and Civic Si design.
Nothing has been confirmed with regards to what will be powering the model but the rumours suggest there could be a 400 hp (298 kW) hybrid under the hood. We think this is a little far-fetched and we will more likely see Honda updating the current turbocharged 2.0-litre to make more power than before.
A manual gearbox will be the only transmission available.
2023 Honda Civic Type R Gets Official teaser Shots
A manual gearbox will be the only transmission available.
www.zero2turbo.com
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The New Civic Type-R Looks So Much Better Than The Old One
Especially when it's lapping one of the coolest racetracks in the world.
If cars could send postcards, the Civic Type-R’s would make you jealous right now. “Greetings from Suzuka,” it’d read, with that big Ferris wheel in the background of Japan’s most famous racetrack. Today, Honda released photos of its next-generation hot hatch testing around the circuit it owns, ahead of its full reveal next year.
Normally we don’t glom onto media blitzes like this, but the Civic Type-R is sure to be one of the most exciting enthusiast cars of 2022 and it looks good in these pictures. I’m actually surprised by how much I don’t hate the design of it, given that I was always put off by the existing Civic Type-R’s overly busy boy-racer look. Honda’s designers needed to know when to put the pen down. It’s hard to make judgments when the car’s still clad in a wrap that obfuscates any lines or details, but I think they finally learned that lesson with the new one.
That’s not to say there’s no drama about the upcoming Type-R. The triple exhaust is still present around back, in what I can only assume is a nod to the Ferrari F40. I’m also a fan of the rear wing, which isn’t bulky in the way they tend to be on production cars. With thin supports, it almost looks like the sort of wing you’d expect to see on a GT4-class car, just downsized a bit. I hope it’s production final; at this point I have to assume it is.
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Especially when it's lapping one of the coolest racetracks in the world.
If cars could send postcards, the Civic Type-R’s would make you jealous right now. “Greetings from Suzuka,” it’d read, with that big Ferris wheel in the background of Japan’s most famous racetrack. Today, Honda released photos of its next-generation hot hatch testing around the circuit it owns, ahead of its full reveal next year.
Normally we don’t glom onto media blitzes like this, but the Civic Type-R is sure to be one of the most exciting enthusiast cars of 2022 and it looks good in these pictures. I’m actually surprised by how much I don’t hate the design of it, given that I was always put off by the existing Civic Type-R’s overly busy boy-racer look. Honda’s designers needed to know when to put the pen down. It’s hard to make judgments when the car’s still clad in a wrap that obfuscates any lines or details, but I think they finally learned that lesson with the new one.
That’s not to say there’s no drama about the upcoming Type-R. The triple exhaust is still present around back, in what I can only assume is a nod to the Ferrari F40. I’m also a fan of the rear wing, which isn’t bulky in the way they tend to be on production cars. With thin supports, it almost looks like the sort of wing you’d expect to see on a GT4-class car, just downsized a bit. I hope it’s production final; at this point I have to assume it is.
The New Civic Type-R Looks So Much Better Than The Old One - Jalopnik
If cars could send postcards, the Civic Type-R’s would make you jealous right now. “Greetings from Suzuka,” it’d read, with that big Ferris wheel in the background of Japan’s most famous racetrack. Today, Honda released photos of its next-generation hot hatch testing around the circuit it owns...
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All-new Honda Civic Type R teased while prototype testing at Suzuka
The next-generation Honda Civic Type R has been officially teased by the brand while conducting prototype testing at Suzuka. The series of pictures details the development process of the halo hot hatch with members of the team working through the night.
As noticed with the first set of images for the prototype, the next Honda Civic Type R shows somewhat of a dynamic front end with an exposed intercooler and aggressive air intakes. This is accentuated by a pair of slim LED headlamps and sleek bonnet.
At the sides, the Honda Civic Type R shows of a set of flared wheel arches while maintaining a four-door body layout. At the rear, things are turned down just a notch but the prominent rear wing mounted to the hatch remains.
www.carmag.co.za
The next-generation Honda Civic Type R has been officially teased by the brand while conducting prototype testing at Suzuka. The series of pictures details the development process of the halo hot hatch with members of the team working through the night.
As noticed with the first set of images for the prototype, the next Honda Civic Type R shows somewhat of a dynamic front end with an exposed intercooler and aggressive air intakes. This is accentuated by a pair of slim LED headlamps and sleek bonnet.
At the sides, the Honda Civic Type R shows of a set of flared wheel arches while maintaining a four-door body layout. At the rear, things are turned down just a notch but the prominent rear wing mounted to the hatch remains.
All-new Honda Civic Type R teased while prototype testing at Suzuka
The next-generation Honda Civic Type R has been officially teased by the brand while conducting prototype testing at Suzuka. The series of pictures details the development process of the halo hot hatch with members of the team working through the night.
www.carmag.co.za
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New Honda Civic Type R teased ahead of 2022 debut
The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will make its debut in 2022, the Japanese carmaker has confirmed, and tiding us over until then is a new set of teaser images that show the hot hatch undergoing final testing at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan.
Honda is still remaining tight-lipped about the technical specifics, but a company spokesperson did reveal earlier this year that the new Type R would be a manual only affair. That could prove something of a controversial move, given how buyers are increasingly gravitating towards auto and dual-clutch gearboxes in this segment, but clearly Honda is catering purely for the purists here and that probably bodes well for the rest of the dynamic package.
Beneath the bonnet, it is widely expected that the new Honda Civic Type R will come with an uprated version of the current 2.0-litre turbopetrol mill, which produces 228kW and 400Nm, and as before it’s likely to remain a front-wheel drive product despite previous rumours of an AWD version.
The new model could be a bit more powerful though, as Honda’s latest teaser campaign describes it as the “best-performing Honda Civic Type R ever”.
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The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will make its debut in 2022, the Japanese carmaker has confirmed, and tiding us over until then is a new set of teaser images that show the hot hatch undergoing final testing at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan.
Honda is still remaining tight-lipped about the technical specifics, but a company spokesperson did reveal earlier this year that the new Type R would be a manual only affair. That could prove something of a controversial move, given how buyers are increasingly gravitating towards auto and dual-clutch gearboxes in this segment, but clearly Honda is catering purely for the purists here and that probably bodes well for the rest of the dynamic package.
Beneath the bonnet, it is widely expected that the new Honda Civic Type R will come with an uprated version of the current 2.0-litre turbopetrol mill, which produces 228kW and 400Nm, and as before it’s likely to remain a front-wheel drive product despite previous rumours of an AWD version.
The new model could be a bit more powerful though, as Honda’s latest teaser campaign describes it as the “best-performing Honda Civic Type R ever”.
New Honda Civic Type R teased ahead of 2022 debut
The new Honda Civic Type R is undergoing its final testing ahead of its 2022 launch. Here’s what we know so far:
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Raiti's Rides review of the 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition
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The New Civic Type R Looks Good, Sounds Like Elevator Music
Honda may not be able to compete with Ferrari's sound department, but what about Hyundai's?
The outgoing Civic Type R was a masterpiece in many ways: It was raucous fun to drive, had incredible seats, and sent its power through one of the best-feeling transmissions to ever appear in a street car. Its looks may have been divisive, but the styling had as many fans as detractors. If it had one flaw on which everyone could agree, though, it was the sound — for all that power, fun, and suspension wizardry, it sill just sounded like a Civic.
When Honda first teased the updated Type R, many fans of the previous car wanted two big changes: Less aggressive styling, and a better soundtrack. While the car hasn’t yet been seen without camo, it seems like the first request was met with flying colors. The second? Not so much. Listen for yourself:
Between the music and the Guy Ritchie quick-cuts, it’s a bit hard to hear the new Civic as it laps Suzuka Circuit. What audio makes it through, though, is just A Car. It’s not particularly moving or even interesting — simply the sound combustion makes when it’s muffled by a turbocharger.
https://jalopnik.com/the-new-civic-type-r-looks-good-sounds-like-elevator-m-1848360277
Honda may not be able to compete with Ferrari's sound department, but what about Hyundai's?
The outgoing Civic Type R was a masterpiece in many ways: It was raucous fun to drive, had incredible seats, and sent its power through one of the best-feeling transmissions to ever appear in a street car. Its looks may have been divisive, but the styling had as many fans as detractors. If it had one flaw on which everyone could agree, though, it was the sound — for all that power, fun, and suspension wizardry, it sill just sounded like a Civic.
When Honda first teased the updated Type R, many fans of the previous car wanted two big changes: Less aggressive styling, and a better soundtrack. While the car hasn’t yet been seen without camo, it seems like the first request was met with flying colors. The second? Not so much. Listen for yourself:
Between the music and the Guy Ritchie quick-cuts, it’s a bit hard to hear the new Civic as it laps Suzuka Circuit. What audio makes it through, though, is just A Car. It’s not particularly moving or even interesting — simply the sound combustion makes when it’s muffled by a turbocharger.
https://jalopnik.com/the-new-civic-type-r-looks-good-sounds-like-elevator-m-1848360277
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Carfection track review of the Civic Type R Limited Edition
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Honda Type R track record proves you can teach an old dog new tricks
The Japanese hot hatch has taken to The Bend in the land Down under for a Honda Type R track record demonstration. The Limited Edition FK8 Honda Type R beat the standard version by just under a second after being driven by Tony D’Alberto.
Honda have been teasing the next-gen Civic Type R for a while now, with a funky looking wrap concealing the extremities of the car but the FK8 Honda Type R track record proves you can teach an old dog new tricks.
www.carmag.co.za
The Japanese hot hatch has taken to The Bend in the land Down under for a Honda Type R track record demonstration. The Limited Edition FK8 Honda Type R beat the standard version by just under a second after being driven by Tony D’Alberto.
Honda have been teasing the next-gen Civic Type R for a while now, with a funky looking wrap concealing the extremities of the car but the FK8 Honda Type R track record proves you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Honda Type R track record proves you can teach an old dog new tricks
The Japanese hot hatch has taken to The Bend in the land Down under for a Honda Type R track record demonstration. The Limited Edition FK8 Honda Type R beat the standard version by just under a second after being driven by Tony D’Alberto.
www.carmag.co.za
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New Honda Civic Type R beats Suzuka lap record ahead of launch
Outlandish hot hatch beats FWD lap record set by previous-generation Civic Type R by 0.873sec
The new Honda Civic Type R has set a new lap record for a front-wheel-drive car at the Suzuka circuit in Japan ahead of its official launch later this year.
Pictured with the same red-and-black distorted livery in which it was seen testing last year, it rounded the 3.6km circuit in 2min 23.120sec - 0.873sec faster than previous record-holder, the Civic Type R GT Limited Edition.
We still don’t know the new hot hatchback's performance figures, but the broken record suggests that it could gain a slight boost in power.
Official acknowledgement of the development of a new Civic Type R was declared for the first time last October, with Honda confirming the next iteration of its rival to the Volkswagen Golf R would be launched in 2022.
The Civic Type R is now said to be "ready for Nürburgring testing".
www.autocar.co.uk
Outlandish hot hatch beats FWD lap record set by previous-generation Civic Type R by 0.873sec
The new Honda Civic Type R has set a new lap record for a front-wheel-drive car at the Suzuka circuit in Japan ahead of its official launch later this year.
Pictured with the same red-and-black distorted livery in which it was seen testing last year, it rounded the 3.6km circuit in 2min 23.120sec - 0.873sec faster than previous record-holder, the Civic Type R GT Limited Edition.
We still don’t know the new hot hatchback's performance figures, but the broken record suggests that it could gain a slight boost in power.
Official acknowledgement of the development of a new Civic Type R was declared for the first time last October, with Honda confirming the next iteration of its rival to the Volkswagen Golf R would be launched in 2022.
The Civic Type R is now said to be "ready for Nürburgring testing".
New 2023 Honda Civic Type R to be revealed tomorrow | Autocar
Long-awaited VW Golf R rival will finally be unwrapped ahead of a launch in the coming months
www.autocar.co.uk
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Eleventh gen Honda Type R already breaking lap records
The infamous hot hatchback from Japan is notorious for its ability as a track weapon but the eleventh gen Honda Type R has lapped the Suzuka circuit as the quickest front-wheel-drive car ahead of its official reveal later this year.
The lengthy circuit located in the Mie Prefecture of Japan has been host to some memorable Formula 1 races that the Japanese auto manufacturer has taken top honours in. The eleventh gen Honda Type R may not muster the same blitz lap times but the potent hot hatch managed the 5.8 km configuration in 2 minutes and 23.120 seconds, thus taking the front-wheel-drive car lap record away from the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R.
Like its French counterpart, the Type R commenced the lap from a rolling start and at one point on the circuit managed to clock a whopping 231 km/h.
The Limited Edition which took the previous generation model and honed it in even further for time attack managed 2 minutes and 23.993 seconds. The model shown in the video from the 14th of March still conceals much of the interior and exterior but the eleventh gen Honda Type R looks more refined and subtle than its aggressive and angular predecessor.
www.carmag.co.za
The infamous hot hatchback from Japan is notorious for its ability as a track weapon but the eleventh gen Honda Type R has lapped the Suzuka circuit as the quickest front-wheel-drive car ahead of its official reveal later this year.
The lengthy circuit located in the Mie Prefecture of Japan has been host to some memorable Formula 1 races that the Japanese auto manufacturer has taken top honours in. The eleventh gen Honda Type R may not muster the same blitz lap times but the potent hot hatch managed the 5.8 km configuration in 2 minutes and 23.120 seconds, thus taking the front-wheel-drive car lap record away from the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R.
Like its French counterpart, the Type R commenced the lap from a rolling start and at one point on the circuit managed to clock a whopping 231 km/h.
The Limited Edition which took the previous generation model and honed it in even further for time attack managed 2 minutes and 23.993 seconds. The model shown in the video from the 14th of March still conceals much of the interior and exterior but the eleventh gen Honda Type R looks more refined and subtle than its aggressive and angular predecessor.
Eleventh gen Honda Type R already breaking lap records
The infamous hot hatchback from Japan is notorious for its ability as a track weapon but the eleventh gen Honda Type R has lapped the Suzuka circuit as the quickest front-wheel-drive car ahead of its official reveal later this year.
www.carmag.co.za
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The new Honda Civic Type R has set a lap record at Suzuka
Next-generation Type R lowers the front-wheel drive benchmark at Japan’s most challenging track
The FK8 Honda Civic Type R arrived in 2017 and promptly swept all before it, most notably becoming the fastest ever front-wheel drive car to lap the Nurburgring as well as several other major circuits.
So the new one - seen here in a camo wrap for the first time back in October - has a rather tough act to follow. And we’ve just received our first bit of evidence suggesting it’s more than up to the challenge.
Honda has announced that the new Type R has set a front-wheel drive lap record at Suzuka, one of the most demanding circuits on the F1 calendar and home to fabled sections like the S Curves and the 130R corner.
In its final development phase last month, the FL-gen Type R lapped the 5.8km track in 2 minutes 23.120 seconds, shaving 0.873 seconds off the previous best of the hardcore Limited Edition model set in 2020, shortly before life as we know it went out the window.
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Next-generation Type R lowers the front-wheel drive benchmark at Japan’s most challenging track
The FK8 Honda Civic Type R arrived in 2017 and promptly swept all before it, most notably becoming the fastest ever front-wheel drive car to lap the Nurburgring as well as several other major circuits.
So the new one - seen here in a camo wrap for the first time back in October - has a rather tough act to follow. And we’ve just received our first bit of evidence suggesting it’s more than up to the challenge.
Honda has announced that the new Type R has set a front-wheel drive lap record at Suzuka, one of the most demanding circuits on the F1 calendar and home to fabled sections like the S Curves and the 130R corner.
In its final development phase last month, the FL-gen Type R lapped the 5.8km track in 2 minutes 23.120 seconds, shaving 0.873 seconds off the previous best of the hardcore Limited Edition model set in 2020, shortly before life as we know it went out the window.
The new Honda Civic Type R has set a lap record at Suzuka
Next-generation Type R lowers the front-wheel drive benchmark at Japan’s most challenging track
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WATCH | New 2022 Honda Civic Type R shatters Suzuka front-wheel-drive lap record
• 2023 Honda Civic Type R is faster than the outgoing Limited Edition model.
• Power comes from a VTEC 2.0-litre turbo sent to the front wheels only.
• No autobox here - Honda sticks to manual transmission for its hero car.
While most carmakers have turned their back on the hot hatch segment, Honda is forging ahead with its new Civic Type R. The Japanese automotive giant is readying its latest lap-record breaker (some will say it's a back-breaker too), as the vehicle has just smashed the clock at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan.
According to reports, the new Civic Type R completed its "best lap" with a time of 2:23.12 around Suzuka's standard 5.8km layout. For the anoraks, that's 0.873 seconds quicker than the 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition that set the record in 2021.
Saving the manuals
Although Honda is very tight-lipped about the new Civic Type R's specifications, we know it will still be powered by a manic 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder VTEC engine that punches more than 220kW. Some say that its final output might be closer to 240kW.
It will retain its characteristic front-wheel-drive layout, and most importantly, it will still come with a six-forward manual gearbox for the drivers. Honda hasn't ventured into double-clutch offerings for its Civic Type R yet. The car's key competitor, the all-wheel-drive Golf 8 R, is available with a double-clutch in some markets.
Honda South Africa hasn't confirmed if the new Civic Type R is coming to SA, but if it does, we might only see it hit local shores towards the end of 2023 as the car will go on sale in the UK and USA first.
www.news24.com
• 2023 Honda Civic Type R is faster than the outgoing Limited Edition model.
• Power comes from a VTEC 2.0-litre turbo sent to the front wheels only.
• No autobox here - Honda sticks to manual transmission for its hero car.
While most carmakers have turned their back on the hot hatch segment, Honda is forging ahead with its new Civic Type R. The Japanese automotive giant is readying its latest lap-record breaker (some will say it's a back-breaker too), as the vehicle has just smashed the clock at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan.
According to reports, the new Civic Type R completed its "best lap" with a time of 2:23.12 around Suzuka's standard 5.8km layout. For the anoraks, that's 0.873 seconds quicker than the 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition that set the record in 2021.
Saving the manuals
Although Honda is very tight-lipped about the new Civic Type R's specifications, we know it will still be powered by a manic 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder VTEC engine that punches more than 220kW. Some say that its final output might be closer to 240kW.
It will retain its characteristic front-wheel-drive layout, and most importantly, it will still come with a six-forward manual gearbox for the drivers. Honda hasn't ventured into double-clutch offerings for its Civic Type R yet. The car's key competitor, the all-wheel-drive Golf 8 R, is available with a double-clutch in some markets.
Honda South Africa hasn't confirmed if the new Civic Type R is coming to SA, but if it does, we might only see it hit local shores towards the end of 2023 as the car will go on sale in the UK and USA first.
WATCH | New 2022 Honda Civic Type R shatters Suzuka front-wheel-drive lap record | Life
Honda's new Civic Type R development is nearing completion and the company has just sent it around Suzuka faster than its track-focused Limited Edition predecessor.
www.news24.com
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AutoTopNL review of the tuned 386bhp FK8 Civic Type R
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BMW M240i vs VW Golf R vs Honda Civic Type R: Drag Race - Carwow
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Official: New 2023 Honda Civic Type R to be revealed on 21 July
After months of rumours, Honda confirms the hot hatch's reveal date on the 50th anniversary of the Civic
The new Honda Civic Type R will finally be unwrapped on Thursday 21 July, Honda has officially confirmed, putting an end to months of speculation.
The hugely anticipated hot hatchback has also been previewed in a new teaser image (below) which gives little away beyond confirming it will be marked out from the standard Civic by traditional red Type R badging, a bespoke honeycomb grille and a more aggressive air intake arrangement.
But futher details – most notably about what lies behind the grille – will only be made public at the car's public debut, the date for which has been confirmed 50 years (to the day) since the first-generation Honda Civic went on sale. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Civic Type R.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/official-new-2023-honda-civic-type-r-be-revealed-21-july
After months of rumours, Honda confirms the hot hatch's reveal date on the 50th anniversary of the Civic
The new Honda Civic Type R will finally be unwrapped on Thursday 21 July, Honda has officially confirmed, putting an end to months of speculation.
The hugely anticipated hot hatchback has also been previewed in a new teaser image (below) which gives little away beyond confirming it will be marked out from the standard Civic by traditional red Type R badging, a bespoke honeycomb grille and a more aggressive air intake arrangement.
But futher details – most notably about what lies behind the grille – will only be made public at the car's public debut, the date for which has been confirmed 50 years (to the day) since the first-generation Honda Civic went on sale. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Civic Type R.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/official-new-2023-honda-civic-type-r-be-revealed-21-july
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The new Civic Type R is nearly here, but which generation is your favourite?
The new Type R will be officially unveiled on 21 July, so here’s all the previous gens
Honda has finally announced that the wraps will come off the all-new Civic Type R on 21 July. A little longer to wait then, even though we’ve seen the new hot hatch plenty of times in camouflage and know it has already set a front-wheel drive lap record at Suzuka. Not bad.
We’ve also driven the new Civic in standard eHEV form, and there’s a few clues to suggest that the Type R will be very special indeed.
Anyway, until the full reveal, why not let us know your favourite generation of Type R in the comments below. EK9? EP3? FN2? FK2? FK8? Sound like F1 tactic codes or new ways of swearing at people on the Internet, don’t they?
Still, it just so happens that today is exactly 50 years since the Civic first went on sale, so let’s all have a fun little throwback, shall we?
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The new Type R will be officially unveiled on 21 July, so here’s all the previous gens
Honda has finally announced that the wraps will come off the all-new Civic Type R on 21 July. A little longer to wait then, even though we’ve seen the new hot hatch plenty of times in camouflage and know it has already set a front-wheel drive lap record at Suzuka. Not bad.
We’ve also driven the new Civic in standard eHEV form, and there’s a few clues to suggest that the Type R will be very special indeed.
Anyway, until the full reveal, why not let us know your favourite generation of Type R in the comments below. EK9? EP3? FN2? FK2? FK8? Sound like F1 tactic codes or new ways of swearing at people on the Internet, don’t they?
Still, it just so happens that today is exactly 50 years since the Civic first went on sale, so let’s all have a fun little throwback, shall we?
The new Civic Type R is nearly here, but which generation is your favourite?
The new Type R will be officially unveiled on 21 July, so here’s all the previous gens