Just read that Honda will finally be releasing the Civic Type R in the US. Usually every other country gets that model except here. I hope it's not an April Fools Day joke because the pics look awesome. Anyone else heard the same?
Honda Civic Type R 2016
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That is how they look at the car shows.
When it hits the dealers it will look much different
When it hits the dealers it will look much different
The news is exciting, but I'm afraid that it's an April Fools prank. Maybe it's real, who knows.
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Wow I hope it doesn't look like that.
I'd almost consider a civic si, but that thing? Yuck.
I'd almost consider a civic si, but that thing? Yuck.
No this isn't an April fools joke, it was mentioned back in late January. There has been one of two thoughts on this, either Honda will keep the USA Civic SI body and transplant the type r engine and transmission, or more likely we will get the Type R Body. Now the odd reasoning behind this supposedly happening is the exclusive production facility for the European Type R in Swindon England is sitting idle, and Honda North America is hoping by importing the (FN2) or current civic will ramp up production.
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I doubt it would be that gaudy. Glad it's finally coming though.
6 speed Accord Sport is a better car for the money.
Yes, I was announced to canadian press at the Geneva auto show, so not an April fool joke.
I read today, that we will finally get the Civic in Hatchback form, first in 3 doors, next in 5.
So they will probably come from the UK. At the same time, Honda Canada will build the CR-V for Europe.
I read today, that we will finally get the Civic in Hatchback form, first in 3 doors, next in 5.
So they will probably come from the UK. At the same time, Honda Canada will build the CR-V for Europe.
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
It looks HIDEOUS!
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2016-honda-civic-type-r-photos-and-info-news
I think the photo in this Car&Driver article is 5-dr hatchback type-R made in England for European only. There is no photo of the Civic type-R for US market yet. I think most likely only 2-dr coupe will have type-R version.
"One reason is that this Type R uses as its starting point the European Civic four-door hatchback, which is not same as the U.S. model"
Standard 4-dr should be the one pictured below
The 2-dr coupe should be similar to this concept car photo, which isn't too bad.
It looks HIDEOUS!
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2016-honda-civic-type-r-photos-and-info-news
I think the photo in this Car&Driver article is 5-dr hatchback type-R made in England for European only. There is no photo of the Civic type-R for US market yet. I think most likely only 2-dr coupe will have type-R version.
"One reason is that this Type R uses as its starting point the European Civic four-door hatchback, which is not same as the U.S. model"
Standard 4-dr should be the one pictured below
The 2-dr coupe should be similar to this concept car photo, which isn't too bad.
$30k price tag, I'm sure. Rather buy a WRX or 370z at that price point.
I got other infos from the french speaking side of the canadian press, so he may only apply only to Canada, I don't know:
- Sedan and coupe Civic will be based on american chassis, concept can seen in New York now and will be availble this autumn already.
- 3 doors and 5 doors Civic will be based on european chassis... and will come... to Canada at least.
- European Type R Civic (made in UK) will come... to Canada at least.
- Sedan and coupe Civic will be based on american chassis, concept can seen in New York now and will be availble this autumn already.
- 3 doors and 5 doors Civic will be based on european chassis... and will come... to Canada at least.
- European Type R Civic (made in UK) will come... to Canada at least.
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$30k price tag, I'm sure. Rather buy a WRX or 370z at that price point.
Yes, if I am dropping that much coin already, I'd rather have the AWD of the Focus RS (yes it will be way north of that price, but I will also feel better for buying it over any 'duh).
$30k price tag, I'm sure. Rather buy a WRX or 370z at that price point.
Yes, if I am dropping that much coin already, I'd rather have the AWD of the Focus RS (yes it will be way north of that price, but I will also feel better for buying it over any 'duh).
Yeah but the Civic is more likely to make it to 200k. lol
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Civic-R Too bad R didn't stand for rear wheel drive. Instead of Rice.
I love rice!
Civic-R Too bad R didn't stand for rear wheel drive. Instead of Rice.
I love rice!
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Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
It looks HIDEOUS!
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2016-honda-civic-type-r-photos-and-info-news
I think the photo in this Car&Driver article is 5-dr hatchback type-R made in England for European only. There is no photo of the Civic type-R for US market yet. I think most likely only 2-dr coupe will have type-R version.
"One reason is that this Type R uses as its starting point the European Civic four-door hatchback, which is not same as the U.S. model"
Standard 4-dr should be the one pictured below
The 2-dr coupe should be similar to this concept car photo, which isn't too bad.
Terrific color on that coupe.
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
It looks HIDEOUS!
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2016-honda-civic-type-r-photos-and-info-news
I think the photo in this Car&Driver article is 5-dr hatchback type-R made in England for European only. There is no photo of the Civic type-R for US market yet. I think most likely only 2-dr coupe will have type-R version.
"One reason is that this Type R uses as its starting point the European Civic four-door hatchback, which is not same as the U.S. model"
Standard 4-dr should be the one pictured below
The 2-dr coupe should be similar to this concept car photo, which isn't too bad.
Terrific color on that coupe.
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