2023 Honda Civic Type R debuts as the most powerful model ever for the US market

It’s been over a year since we first saw camouflaged prototypes of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, and an official Honda publicity campaign began six months ago, featuring everything from car appearances to lap scores, all with cars still wearing a hood. camo. Now, the wait is finally over and everything is revealed. Well, except for a few Underage Details such as power, performance and price.

Admittedly, these are not minor details but Honda Promises more information soon. What we can share now is the latest Civic It is the most powerful type R ever. In fact, Honda says it is the fastest and most powerful Honda brand car ever offered to American buyers. The familiar turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder from the outgoing R still retains the station under the hood, sending its power to the front wheels through a revised six-speed manual transmission. There’s no sequential gearbox, no all-wheel drive, and no wild hybrid technology. In terms of powertrain, it’s a decent old-school hatchback.

As with the engine, Honda isn’t ready to share details about the Civic Type R’s underpinning except that it’s “improved.” We know the car is lower, longer and wider than the previous model. It also wears a larger set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, all of which certainly contribute to the new R Type. Set a front wheel drive lap record at Suzuka.

Visually, we finally get a closer look at the large R-type rear spoiler in the context of the car. It’s not the only upgrade – the front grille is a little more aggressive with mesh grilles and revised angle intakes. Hidden side sills are found on the fenders behind the front wheels that work with the intakes, enhancing the efficiency of airflow around the vehicle. R-Type wheels and tires elegantly fill the bulging fender flares, and to keep the sporty look, the heated hatch has wider rear doors than the standard Civic. A round rear fascia with diffuser and triple outlet exhaust completes the exterior.

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inside, naturally There is red mixed with black. You’ll find red on the bold sport seats, rugs, badges, and contrast stitching. Black covers the rest, including a handsome Civic dash that transitions from the standard model. The Special Driving + R mode adds some visual excitement to the driver display, and the on-board data recorder provides real-time information about the vehicle and how it responds to the driver.

Honda obviously has a lot to share about the new R-Type. As such, this debut is essentially a visual, showcasing what is likely to be the last non-electrified R-Type from the Japanese brand. We’ll get the full reveal of all aspects of the 2023 Civic Type R in the fall, closer to a planned production launch.