Revealed: All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Benchmark
The pinnacle of Honda factory performance, the new Civic Type R is the fastest, most powerful Honda-branded vehicle ever introduced in the US Based on the new 11th generation Civic hatchback, the Civic Type R delivers its class-leading performance. connects with one. Low and wide design and a new immersive high-performance cockpit experience that adds to the excitement of driving.
“Even in this” year of Honda SUVs, “it is great to be part of a brand that is focused on the thrilling performance and pleasure of driving delivered by the all-new Civic Type R,” said Mike Kistemaker, Assistant, Vice President, American of Honda sales in Honda. “The Type R is about so much more than speed, power and handling. A great car like this makes you feel that what really matters is the all-new Civic Type R.”
The Civic Type R has been celebrated around the world as the epitome of extreme performance and desirability with six variants since it debuted in Japan as a 1997 model. Only the second Civic Type R model to be sold in the United States, the all-new 2023 Civic Type R recently set a new production-car front-wheel drive track record at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, surpassing the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand. is home. Prix 2022, securing its legacy as the best-performing Civic Type R of all time.
performance-focused engineering
A new lightweight and highly rigid body helps to improve high-speed stability and scalpel-faster reactions. Track-ready, Nürburgring-tuned and tested, the Civic Type R’s renowned intoxicating driving experience is further enhanced by superior suspension and steering performance.
An even more powerful and responsive version of Honda’s award-winning turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is paired with an improved six-speed manual transmission and rev-matching system for an even more intimate and rewarding connection with the driver.
powerful aerodynamic design
Long, low and wide, the new Type R’s muscular yet sleek and refined design has beautifully integrated advanced aerodynamics to achieve well-balanced downforce as well as drag reduction.
Heavy fenders flare on lighter wheels wrapped in wide tires. A new more aggressive front bumper design features a sporty honeycomb grille mesh that echoes the intricate honeycomb trim inside the cabin. Large front fender grilles and a new side sill design behind the front wheels enhance airflow efficiency. Its more aggressive stance is typical for the Type R with wider rear doors, a redesigned rear spoiler, and a redesigned rear bumper that reveals its signature three-round exhaust outlet and new rear diffuser.
The Civic Type R will be available in five attractive colours: Historic Championship White – the Type R Exclusive finish respected by Honda enthusiasts, Rally Red, Boost Blue, Crystal Black Pearl and Sonic Gray Pearl.
Immersive Cockpit Experience
The all-new interior of the Civic Type R supports an immersive driving experience with emotive, performance-focused details and features. The Type R’s iconic red seats, carpet and trim, and now an ordered Type R plate placed on the dash are new for the 2023 model year. Suede-like upholstery with high friction coefficient minimizes body slippage in high-g driving conditions.
A new +R Driving Mode exclusive meter design allows the driver to get the necessary information instantly, with a graphic engine RPM display, rev indicator lights and gear position indicator placed at the top. A low multi-information display may show information on the vehicle selected by the driver.
The Honda LogR™ data logger provides real-time information on the vehicle’s mechanical speed and vehicle behavior as a result of driver input. Other key features include a stopwatch to record lap times and the ability to share driving videos.
Pricing and additional details will be provided on the 2023 Civic Type R closer to launch this fall.
about honda
Honda offers a full range of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through over 1,000 independent US Honda dealers. According to the latest data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Honda has the highest average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any major full-line automaker in the US. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight and Accord along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, Ridgeline pickups and Odyssey minivans. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight and the future Civic Hybrid. In 2024, Honda’s first volume battery-electric vehicle, the Prolog SUV, will join the lineup.
Honda has been producing automobiles in the US for over 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2021, more than 95% of all Honda vehicles sold in the US were built in North America using both domestically and globally sourced parts.
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1 2021 EPA Automotive Trends Report
Source American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
