HONDA has revealed pictures and details of its latest Civic Type R hot hatchback.
The Honda Civic Type R has a cult following amongst hot hatch fans and in recent times has traditionally wowed with its outlandish looks.
This time the looks have been toned down although it’s still sporty and you definitely know it’s a range-topping Type R.
To these eyes it’s an improvement, but it’s each to their own when it comes to design.
Honda is yet to confirm the Civic Type R’s power, but it will get the same basic 2.0-litre petrol engine and manual gearbox driving the front wheels as before.
In fact, this is likely to be the last non-hybird Honda we’ll ever see here.
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The old Civic Type R produced 316hp, but with a new turbocharger and cooling system, the new car will produce more says Honda.
That should mean it also goes quicker from 0-62mph than the old car’s 5.8 seconds and beats its 169mph top speed.
You’ll also find uprated brakes this time around and new smaller 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels, but with slightly wider tyres.
While the overall look of the Civic Type R has been toned down, Honda has still whacked a great big spoiler on the back for downforce at speed.
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Inside the Civic Type R’s interior has been given a spruce up with, Honda says, more premium materials.
There’s plenty of sport red detailing such as on the seats, carpets, digital dials and ambient lighting.
You can also see Honda’s much-improved 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system already fitted to its standard Civic.
There’s no word on prices just yet, but the new Honda Civic Type R will go on sale in the UK early next year.
The current standard Civic starts at around £30,000 and tops out at nearly £34,00.
We’d expect this range-topping Type R to cost between £35,000 and £40,000.
