A Look At The All-New Honda Civic Type R, Features, Performance & Interior Look

The Honda Civic Type R is a vehicle produced by the Honda Japanese carmaker, and this time, the vehicle comes redesigned in an all-new sixth-generation model.

That’s to say that this all-new Honda Civic Type R is the beginning of a new Civic Type R generation. Here is all you should know about this vehicle.

The Design Of The Honda Civic Type R

From the outside, the Honda Civic Type R looks more reserved than its previous models. It still has a familiar triple exhaust setup and a new large touring-car-style rear wing.

The Honda Civic Type R is wider and lower than the standard Honda Civic and sits on 19-inch alloy wrapped in Michelin rubber.

The Interior Of The Honda Civic Type R

Honda brought a lot of styling from the regular Honda Civic into this vehicle. Things like the air vents, nine-inch touchscreen infotainment, and climate controls. But the major difference is the suede-trimmed steering wheel that reminds you that it’s not a standard Honda Civic.

The vehicle’s seats are covered in red suedes, which gives it a beautiful look. Other interior features specific to the Type R include a car build number badge and a +R drive mode button.

There’s also a fully digital setup, which changes depending on your drive mode, with F1-style gear shift lights added above the display.

Another noticeable difference compared to the regular Honda Civic is that the Type R does not have a centre back seat. Instead, it’s got two cupholders.

The Performance Of The Redesigned Honda Civic Type R

The Honda Civic Type R has a two-litre, four-cylinder VTEC turbo engine. It’s an upgraded version of the outgoing cars’ powerplant, producing 325bhp and 308 lb-ft of torque, capable of 0-62 mph (0-100km/h) in 5.4 seconds.

The car’s engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, optimized by a rev match control system for precise gear changes.

How Much Is The Redesigned Honda Civic Type R?

The Honda Civic Type R’s starting price is $57,359. In Naira, that’s about ₦‎43 million to purchase the redesigned Honda Civic Type R in Nigeria today.

Is The Honda Civic Type R Different From The Honda Civic?

Yes. The Civic Type R is a hot hatch vehicle and is currently one of the greatest hot hatches in the world today. The Honda Civic is a regular version of the Type R and the more popular version.