Eventhough current model was presented only a year ago, Honda decided to reveal Civic Type R successor at the Paris Motor Show 2016, which will arrive on the market in late spring of 2017. New 2017 Honda Civic Type R is highly based on tenth generation of Civic Hatchback and for the first time people in US will be able to enjoy in this amazing sports car, because Honda finally decided to sell it on this territory. New model will experience excel revised design, spacious interior, reduced weight and a long list of security system. Its biggest competitors will be Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTI.
2017 Honda Civic Type R in blue
Exterior changes
The newly introduced stylish sedan has a far more aggressive silhouette than its basic brethren, resembling something you could in fact see competing alongside a Subaru WRX STI. The exterior, which has been modified from previous designs to be much more “muscular” as well as wind resistant, is covered with a highly-reflective, finely-grained, brushed light weight aluminum coating that is special to this version. Various other functions consist of a carbon fiber splitter as well as side skirts, diamond-mesh air consumption inserts, 20-inch wheels with 245-section performance tires, and also three-way useful tailpipes.
The front grille appears similar to that of the new 2016 Honda Civic car, however the front frame is all-new, sporting a splitter and also big intake vents. The back side resembles it gets the 2016 Civic car’s C-shaped LED taillights, yet despite a similar four-door profile, this car showcases cutlines for a hatch as well as trimmed rear overhangs. This means we’re considering the follower to the present five-door Type R hatchback, which is offered currently in Europe as well as other markets outside the United States.
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Interior design
Honda really did not leave the interior alone, yet rather offered the Type R some love with red accents in the suede seats, inside the guiding wheel’s rim, on the dashboard, and also along the door panels. Even the gauge collection gets the mad red treatment. The seats themselves have greatly strengthens for much better support during warm laps. A trim-specific shifter is installed atop that short-throw bar on the six-speed. Honda also consists of a serial Type R plaque on the facility console for posterity.
Besides that, nevertheless, the Kind R is still a Civic Hatchback. That means it offers area for five, plenty of freight space, as well as a 60/40-split 2nd row that folds up for added storage space. The Type R could be a tire-melting track beast, yet it’ll still earn the bulk-sized groceries.
2017 Honda Civic Type R OneRepublic
The tour regarding the promotion of the new 2018 Honda Civic Type R is in full swing, and this year company also includes a new design of its R car which is created by the well-known brand call OneRepublic. This model possesses a relatively ”dissolute’’ appearance and comes with combination of black and red colours which gives it even more aggressive and sports look. The car also possesses two-colour aluminium wheels with OneRepublic brand on them and with autographs of all employers which work in this company. This model will be presented next to the modified version of motorcycle Honda Rebel.
The tour of the Honda Civic begin in July and will be continued in cooperation with company OneRepublic, while special guests will be Fits and Tantrums and also famous singer James Arthur. This tour will finish on September 12 and Honda is planning to visit following cities in North America including: Dallas, Montreal, Phoenix, Toronto and Mountain View in California.
Engine and specs
The engine which will be used is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that consists of direct gasoline injection, Honda’s renowned VTEC valvetrain system, as well as a single-scroll turbocharger.
Howling toward a 7,000-rpm redline, the high-strung mill rejects 306 horse power and 295 pound-feet of torque. Peak outcome comes with 6,500 and 2,500 rpm respectively. Honda has announced that the 2017 Honda Civic Type R can go from 0-60 mph in 5,7 seconds and its maximum speed is 169 mph. Putting power to the ground will be the same six-speed manual transmission. Although many speculated that automatic transmission will be offered too, company denied this. Namely, the company considers that automatic transmission will not improve enjoyment during the ride but could increase the weight of the car which would be a step backwards.Since it is word about the car with front-wheel system, i.e. the fastest sports hatchback with front wheel system on the market, which is proved on the legendary truck in Nurburgring , weight distribution is already in favor of the front axle. In city new model consumes 10.6 litres of gasoline per 100 kilometers and on the highway 8.3 L/100 km.
2017 Honda Civic Type R release date and price
Honda confirmed that the brand-new 2017 Honda Civic Type R would certainly arrive in the United State for the 2018 design year. It had its world debut in March at the 2017 Geneva Auto Show and it hit the market in June.
In US the price will be $33,900 including $875 for destination and handling fees for the car. First Honda Civic Type R for the US market was sold for $200,000 and all money went in charity. In Canada sales will start on July 14 and price will start at $40,890 (plus $1,595 for freight). In the UK the car will hit the market in July and the price will be £ 30,995 for the base model while for the uppermost trim level you will need to pay additional £ 2,000 more. In Australia car will coast around 50,000 Australian dollars and first delivers are expected in October. One of the biggest advantages of new Civic Type R is the fact it is cheaper than its main competitor on market.
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