For example, you could have the engine in +R mode and the suspension in Comfort. It also got rid of the last Type R’s 20-inch alloy wheels and fitted some lighter 19-inch rims with sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres as standard.Īnother new feature for this Type R is the ‘Individual’ driving mode that lets you pick your favourite engine and suspension settings from the car’s Comfort, Sport and +R modes, and combine them in any way you like. Watch this review to see how quick the old Civic Type R was… This means you can bet your savings/house/dog it’ll produce more than 320hp and 400Nm of torque.
How much power? Honda won’t say, but it has confirmed the new car will have more power and torque than any other Civic Type R ever. The brand-new Civic Type R uses the same 2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as the old model, albeit with an upgraded turbo that uses a smaller housing and new turbine blades to help it make more power. It still stands out, but you won’t be ashamed to show it off to strangers… New Honda Civic Type R engine Honda has kept the cool Ferrari-inspired triple-exhaust system and rear diffuser, but it’s ditched the old Type R’s stuck-on wheel arch extensions in favour of flares that have been neatly smoothed into the bodywork.Īll-in, this new Type R looks much mature than the old car – like someone in their 20s who’s decided to get their embarrassing teenage tattoos blended into a grown-up sleeve design. The rear spoiler is still much bigger than anything you get on an Audi S3 or Mercedes-AMG A35, but it sits on shorter metal struts instead of huge vertical end plates like the old model’s. For starters, there aren’t any more fake bumper vents or a huge bonnet scoop – instead, you get a smooth body-coloured bumper and small vent that helps hot air escape from the engine bay. Honda has dialled back the boy-racer vibes slightly for this new Type R. Thinking of buying a Volkswagen Golf R, Audi S3 or a BMW M135i? You may want to put away the chequebook until you’ve read this… New Honda Civic Type R design
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