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By Charl Bosch

Motoring Journalist


Lid lifted as Honda commences teasing all-new Civic Type R

Likely last internal combustion only Type R will produce a smidge more power than the outgoing model's 228 kW.


In what appears to be contradiction of previous reports claiming a possible launch date of next year or 2023, Honda has released the first official teaser images of the all-new Civic Type R.

Likely to now debut closer towards the end of this year as evident by the comparatively thin layers of black-and-red wrapping, the last ever internal combustion engine only Type R will once again be based on the Civic hatchback and as evident by the images, boast a large albeit thinner rear wing and the carryover centrally mounted triple exhaust outlets.

Compared to its sibling, and also the sedan, the Type R features a black honeycomb pattern grille, the same lower intake albeit also with a honeycomb pattern, sportier bumpers, wider door sills and red R branded brake calipers. No images of the interior were however provided.

New Honda Civic Type R
Signature rear wing now higher while the triple exhaust outlets remain.

As alluded to on prior occasions, motivation will once again come from the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine powering the outgoing FK8, although output remains unknown.

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Rumoured to produce 294 kW with electrical assistance, a claim thrown out following Honda’s confirmation that the Type R will be petrol powered only, the newcomer will reportedly also remain available only with the six-speed manual gearbox.

Like the FK8, drive will once again go the front wheels only and not all four as alleged last year on a number of occasions.

Despite the images and no details, expect more, possibly of the powertrain and interior, to emerge over the coming weeks and months, along with a potential launch date confirmation.    

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