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Civic Type R Design

Athletic and alive

Body and soul

All new

20 inch

Alloy wheels

Class leading

420 litres

of boot space

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Honda Civic Type R product logo.

Sheer style

The new Civic Type R has been completely revamped from front to back, inside and out.

True colours

Will your Type R be bright and sporty, or is a dark and moody shade a bit more you? Pick a colour now and see for yourself how it looks.

Championship white

Side facing Honda Civic Type R in White Orchid Pearl.

Double take

A lithe and muscular look.

Rear three-quarter birds-eye view of Honda Civic Type R.

The Type R doesn’t hide its personality - from taillight to headlight, it’s a car built to drive.

It’s stunningly sleek, yet at the same time, aggressively sporty. The Type R has been developed with superior aerodynamics in mind – a physique to minimise drag and lift – as well as head turning looks.

Lasting impressions

New 20" alloys, unique to the Type R, complement the aggressive sport styling . The car sits low and has a mean look with 245/30 ZR20 tyres that fill the wheel arches perfectly. The body is hard to ignore, designed with short overhangs and taut lines that manage the airflow – over and under the car – for increased high-speed stability.

Front three-quarter facing Honda Civic Type R with headlights on.

Shaped to cut through the air like an arrow - designed to cut lap times too.

Close up of Honda Civic Type R wheel arches and air vents.

The airflow is kept as close to the body as possible; this equates to increased downforce, less drag and reduced turbulence.

The finer points

This is what makes the Type R a race car for the road.

  • Close up of rear three-quarter facing Honda Civic Type R to show wing spoiler.

    Wing spoiler

    This signature feature improves aerodynamic performance by providing the right amount of downforce without increasing drag.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R aluminium front bonnet.

    Aluminium bonnet

    Aerodynamically shaped to cut through the air, its weight saving construction with a strategically positioned vent channels air into the engine bay to help everything keep cool.

  • Close up of a front facing Honda Civic Type R to show front vents and bumper.

    Front vents and front bumper

    The airflow underneath the car increases stability too. The low pressure literally ‘sucks' the Type R on to the tarmac to give you extra confidence at high speed.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R LED headlights.

    LED lights

    These lenses with LED lights are sculptures in glass. Not only do they provide brilliance at night, but naturally contribute to the aerodynamics of Type R.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R vortex generators.

    Vortex generators

    These small fins create a whirlpool that efficiently draws the air over and away from the rear of the car, reducing drag.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R Triple exhaust.

    Triple exhaust

    This unique exhaust system increases performance at higher revs and emits a glorious note from the high powered VTEC TURBO engine.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R Brembo brakes.

    Brembo brakes

    Exceptional stopping power in the shape of Brembo calipers with 350mm discs at the front and 305mm at the rear.

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Winning the space race

It’s no illusion, it’s for real.

Three-quarter facing Honda Civic Type R sport seats.

Redesigned and reshaped specifically for the Type R, these sport seats provide comfort and support in all driving conditions.

The Civic Type R comes with class-leading interior space, a low centre of gravity, more headroom and a more engaging driving position. The new high-backed racing seats – specially shaped with revised bolsters and cushion pads – are the lightest Type R seats ever created.

Greater capacity

When you’re not laying down rubber on a circuit, the Type R has a practical side as well. Imagine a weekend away with a few friends; the Type R’s large boot can easily take all your driving kit and weekend bags.

Front facing Honda Civic Type R dash and interior.

The Type R invites you to push it with the low seating position and eye-catching red interior detail.

Three-quarter facing Honda Civic Type R dash and leather steering wheel.

Detail matters

Take a closer look at the features that make the Honda Civic Type R the hot hatch to have.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R sport seats.

    Sport seats

    Trimmed in suede-effect red and black fabric with red double stitching they provide excellent support for sports driving and superior comfort for the day-to-day journey.

  • Front facing interior shot of Honda Civic Type R with the red accents.

    The red line

    Dashboard panel incorporates a carbon fibre centre inlay and a racing style, red pin stripe trim around it – both exclusive to Type R.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R Integrated Meter Display.

    Sports display

    Integrated Meter Display has a driving mode-specific illumination function that shows increased levels of intensity as you approach ‘+R' mode. Featuring specialised readouts that include an LED gearshift indicator, boost pressure gauge, G-Meter and lap time recorder, you’ve got everything you need in front of you.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R leather steering wheel with a red and titanium silver trim.

    Type R steering wheel

    A track inspired, bespoke, flat-bottomed steering wheel will attract attention with red and titanium silver trim.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R dashboard.

    Race car visibility

    A compact and low dashboard surface means improved visibility for the driver. The increased eye-line angle, along with narrower ‘A’-pillars, provide a commanding view of the road.

  • Close up of Honda Civic Type R alloy gear stick.

    Race shift

    To emphasise the Type R’s sporty nature – shifting up or down – you get a real positive feeling with the machined, race-alloy finished gear stick.

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Better connected

Stay in touch with all the things you love, like your family, your music and your friends.

Close up of Honda Civic Type R Honda CONNECT screen.

You can easily select the function you need from the icons that are clearly displayed on the Honda CONNECT 7” touchscreen.

Using Bluetooth®, or USB connection, you can access information and playlists on your smartphone. You can also transfer your phone’s interface – via Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ – to the 7” touchscreen to access apps allowing you to make calls and send and receive messages when the car is stationary*.

More connections

The pre-installed internet-based AHA™ audio player also lets you connect to your favourite music stations, podcasts and news services. When the car is stationary, you can even watch a movie via HDMI.

Model using Honda Civic Type R voice recognition system.

Using voice recognition via Bluetooth® you can access information such as playlists stored on your smartphone.

*Selected grades only. Android Auto™ availability is subject to change and may vary based on geography. Apple CarPlay features, applications and services may not be available in all areas and are subject to change. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 

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