The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R is almost on sale, and we can almost tell you what it's like to drive the hot hatchback. For now, we can definitely tell you how much the Civic Type R will cost: $43,990. That's quite the leap from the old car's $38,910 base price. As before, it's the most expensive Civic Honda sells, with an MSRP roughly ten thousand bucks higher than the next-priciest 2023 Civics, but it's also the most powerful Civic you can buy. In fact, with 315 hp, it's the most powerful Honda you can purchase in America. Show
More critically, the Civic Type R isn't egregiously pricier than the first-ever Toyota GR Corolla. Even though the 300-hp Corolla one-ups the Civic with standard all-wheel drive, it also is down one cylinder to the four-cylinder Honda (yep, the GR Corolla has a three-cylinder engine!) and has a tighter back seat. Hey, these are hot hatchbacks—practicality matters as much as performance! An entry-level GR Corolla Core model starts at $36,995, while the next-level-up (and one-year-only) Circuit Edition starts at $43,995, nearly the same price as the Honda. Equip the GR Corolla Core similarly to the Civic Type R (which comes essentially one way: you pick the paint color and that's it), and the price gap closes to a few thousand bucks. It does undercut the $45,385 Volkswagen Golf R, however. Standard equipment on the Honda includes a limited-slip front differential, 12-speaker Bose audio system, 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control, 19-inch wheels, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and automated emergency braking. The Type R's signature blazing red front seats and carpeting are also included. Currently there is no Civic Type R to rival Toyota's wacko GR Corolla Morizo Edition that goes for $50,995 and loses its rear seats in favor of extra torque and wild Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. So far, every Civic Type R comes with four seats (there is no middle belt for the rear bench seat, so while you could technically stick someone there, it wouldn't be safe or legal) and, at least in terms of MSRP, stays under fifty grand no matter what. The Honda's rich-ish MSRP also lands it among some interesting sporty company. There is the BMW 230i coupe at $38,395, the Toyota Supra 2.0 for $44,635, and the less powerful but also way less costly Hyundai Elantra N at $33,245, all of which could plausibly be cross-shopped with the Type R. We can't wait to gather the Type R and some of these competitors and start comparing and testing them. This is the all-new Honda Civic Type R – it looks better than ever, has more power, and is already breaking lap records. Read on for full details…
This is the brand-new Honda Civic Type R. It’s the 6th generation Civic Type R and it’s shaping up to be even better than ever. 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… Honda hasn’t said how much the new Civic Type R will cost in the UK, but North American prices have been confirmed at $43,990 (around £38,000). That’s approximately £5,000 more than the outgoing car, but still cheaper than the £40,000+ Volkswagen Golf R and BMW M135i. Reports suggest Honda will confirm the exact prices and specifications of UK-bound Civic Type Rs in late November before the car goes on general sale – probably in early 2023. New Honda Civic Type R designHonda has dialled back the boy-racer vibes slightly for this new Type R. 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. 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. 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. All-in, this new Type R looks more 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. It still stands out, but you won’t be ashamed to show it off to strangers… New Honda Civic Type R engineThe 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. How much power? Honda won’t say for European cars, however, the North American Honda Civic Type R has 319hp – a 9hp bump over the previous American Type R. However, European spec cars typically get more power than US spec ones. The last Civic Type R to be sold in Europe got 320hp, so if this version sees a similar power boost it could have around 330hp. Watch this review to see how quick the old Civic Type R was… That would make this winged-wonder more powerful than the comparatively hum-drum-looking Volkswagen Golf R, Audi S3, BMW M135i or a Mercedes-AMG A35 – those cars all produce between 306hp and 320hp. New Honda Civic Type R 0-60mphFrustratingly, Honda appears to be keeping the new Type R’s 0-60mph figures in an envelope marked ‘don’t tell anyone.’ You’ll just have to be happy with knowing that its extra power and improved power-to-weight ratio should make it quicker than the old car (which would crack the all-important sprint in 5.8 seconds.) A time in the region of 5.5 seconds seems likely – that’s quick, but it’s still almost a second slower than the Volkswagen Golf R’s claimed 4.7-second sprint time. More worryingly, though, is that the Golf R has shown that it can go even quicker. Watch Mat’s Volkswagen Golf R review video to find out how quick it REALLY is… New Honda Civic Type R gearboxThe main reason why the old Civic Type would be repeatedly out-dragged by its numerous (but far less characterful) German alternatives was its front-wheel-drive layout and manual gearbox. Pick any other 300hp+ hot hatch out of a metaphorical hot-hatch-hat and you can bet it’ll come with four-wheel drive, an automatic gearbox and launch control. That said, these two apparent Achilles’ heels were what made the Type R so much fun to drive around a track. To this end, Honda has also fitted stronger shift linkages and has tweaked the H-pattern slightly for this new Type R and retuned the auto rev-matching feature to improve the car’s balance when you shift down. New Honda Civic Type R drivingHonda has also tweaked the two-piece brake discs and Brembo callipers, and it’s revamped the car’s cooling system specifically for heavy track use. 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. Another 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. For example, you could have the engine in +R mode and the suspension in Comfort. New Honda Civic Type R interiorThe new Civic Type R’s interior is laid out just like the standard Civic’s. There’s a neat dashboard with a free-standing touchscreen and a digital driver’s display instead of analogue dials. The bright red sports seats are Type R exclusives, however, as are the red carpets, the steering wheel and the signature titanium gear knob. Can’t wait for this new Honda Civic Type R? Check out deals on the current car through carwow, or compare offers on the latest hot hatches. You can also sell your old car though carwow, and it’s quick and easy. Tap the button below to find out more. How much will the 2023 Honda Civic Type R cost?The base price of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is $43,990. That is with an MSRP of $42,895 and then $1,095 for the destination charge.
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At this time, we expect the new Civic Type R price to start under $40,000.
How many 2023 Civic Type R are there?In Japan, Honda has confirmed it will limit local supply of the FL5-generation Civic Type R to 400 examples per month – equating to 4800 vehicles per year.
Will the 2023 Type R be AWD?The Type R's rev-matching six-speed manual transmission is back and improved, says Honda. The 2023 hot hatch remains front drive, too. In fact, Honda set the production-car FWD track record at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan in April 2022.
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