2022 has gotten more exciting as Honda Motor Company unveiled the new Honda Civic Type R. This is the Japanese automaker’s subcompact sedan entry variant of the Honda Civic 10th Generation. Priced at Php3,210,000, this Honda model offers a stunning body design fit for sports and everyday drive. This is Honda’s high-performance version of the Honda Civic, with the following dimensions and weight.
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Length x Width x Height |
4,577 MM x 1,877 MM x 1,434 MM |
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Wheel |
2,700 MM |
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Tread (Front/Rear) |
1,599 / 1,593 |
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Ground Clearance |
132 MM |
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Turning Radius |
5.9 MM |
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Weight |
1,392 KG |
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Cargo Capacity (Rear Seat Up) |
420 L |
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Cargo Capacity (Rear Seat Folded) |
786 L |
The Honda Civic Type R is a high-functioning car intended for athletic driving. To give you an insight, into how powerful the Type R is, here are the engine and transmission details of the new Honda Civic Type R.
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Type |
2.0-L VTEC TURBO In-Line 4-Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC |
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Fuel Supply System |
Direct Fuel Injection |
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Bore & Stroke(mm) |
86 x 85.9 |
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Compression ratio |
9.8:1 |
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Emission |
EURO 4 |
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Recommended Fuel |
95 RON |
With that engine and transmission available in the Civic Type R, it is powerful enough to handle difficult road adventures, especially with its sport mode.
Paired with 20-inch 245/30 ZR20 alloy tires, 350mm ventilated, solid, and drilled disk; Brembo 4-Piston Aluminum Caliper for the front and rear brakes, and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB); Civic Type R is a fairly powerful subcompact car.
Its exterior is a rockstar.
The Type R’s athletic exterior design is attributed by its Full LED Headlights (Auto On/Off and Auto Leveling), LED fog lights, LED guide tail lamp, LED high-mount stop lamp, rain-sensing front wipers, redesigned front and rear bumpers, rear wiper, triple outlet exhaust pipe, Type R side skirt, Type R wing-type spoiler, enlarged wheel arches, and stylish black cluster grille with insignia affix – Type R. With are, 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, that gives Type R the aggressive presence on the road.
The interior is sleek and feisty.
When you get in, this car will greet you with an athletic vibe. The Civic Type R is dressed with combined action and comfort distinguished by its black and red border accents. With its strong and sporty interior appeal, this vehicle is undoubtedly a market favorite. Honda did a great job in stepping up its interior among its competitors, giving Civic Type R’s passengers a fairly generous space, including the luggage compartment.
The seating situation is laid-back and comfortable, yet sporty. The front seat is a Type R Spec Bucket seat, while a 60:40 split/folding with fixed headrest for the rear seat, all with tilt and telescopic adjustment.
Its steering has top-notch specifications as well. The material for the steering wheel is a Type R 3-Spoke Alcantara. On it are cruise, volume, audio, multi-information display, and Bluetooth hands-free telephone controls. Type R is in Dual Pinion Variable-ratio Electric Power-Assisted (EPS) Rack-and-Pinion Steering Gear.
Every high-functioning car needs great safety features to keep you safe while having an adventure. And Honda made sure of that with the Honda Civic Type R. Dual front, curtain, and side airbags are present inside the Type R. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) does the effective braking. The ISOFIX for child seats is present as well. The wheel’s gripping capability is also reliable because of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA).
