It is this dedication to performance excellence that has made the Civic Type R so popular with driving purists for 25 years.'ĭeveloped under the model concept of creating the 'Ultimate Sports 2.0,' the new Type R builds on sleek and sporty silhouette of the recently revealed Honda Civic e:HEV. 'Through exceptional advancements and the application of motorsport-derived technologies, we have exceeded the capabilities of even the stripped out, lightweight version of the previous model. 'With the all-new Civic Type R, Honda engineers have again delivered on our goal to create the most rewarding driving experience in the performance hatchback segment,' said Tom Gardner, Senior Vice President, Honda Motor Europe. Lightweight components and powertrain revisions have created the most responsive and powerful Type R ever. As part of its development, Honda engineers refined every aspect of the new model, including design enhancements that improve aerodynamic performance. The new Type R has been engineered to deliver the most exhilarating Civic Type R experience to date, building on a long tradition of performance cars inspired by the spirit of racing.Īvailable in Europe from early 2023, the Honda Civic Type R is already setting new benchmarks, recently breaking the front-wheel drive lap record at Suzuka Circuit in Japan.

Honda has unveiled the all-new Civic Type R as it celebrates 25 years of the brand's iconic high-performance hatchback - and 50 years of Civic.

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