This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

Honda has revealed the all-new, 10th generation Civic Type R in Geneva
This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

This year’s Geneva Motor Show may include reveals for the likes of the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, Ferrari 812 Superfast and McLaren 720S, but the car of the show for us and - we suspect - most of you guys remains the new Honda Civic Type R. So, without further ado, here it is.

It’s the fifth-generation Civic Type R, and is based on the 10th generation Civic hatchback. Under its vented bonnet lies an evolution of the 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four from the outgoing model, “optimised” for improved throttle response, and a 10bhp increase.

This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

That leaves the new Type R with 316bhp, plus 295lb ft of torque (unchanged from before). No word on performance stats just yet, nor the weight figure for that matter - but we’re not expecting a drastic change from the 5.7sec 0-62mph time the old one managed.

That 316bhp output is fed exclusively through the front wheels, via a six-speed manual gearbox and although the press release neglects to mention, we’re guessing the setup includes a mechanical limited-slip differential. There’s a new rev matching system too - a nice addition, but we’re hoping there’s an easy way to switch it off for those wanting to indulge in a little heel and toe.

This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

Under the skin you’ll find adaptive dampers and a proper multi-link, independent rear suspension setup. There’s also a new drive mode selector. Where the outgoing car gave you a choice of rather hard ‘normal’ mode and an even harder ‘+R’ setting, the 10th-gen version lets you choose between ‘comfort’, ‘sport’ and ‘+R’.

The aero package is - as I’m sure you’ve gathered - thoroughly bonkers. The epitome of function over form, it goes even further than its predecessor, offering vortex generators, an even smoother underbody, a front ‘air curtain’ and the mother of all rear wings. Downforce figures haven’t been given, but Honda is promising “best-in-class balance between lift and drag”.

This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

We’ll be doing our best to find out more about the new Type R at the Geneva Motor Show, but for now, we’ll leave you with the knowledge that you could be driving one of these hot hatch nutters as soon as the July.

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Comments

TipsyTimothy

Am I missing something in the back? I see no exhausts, those are speakers!

03/07/2017 - 06:08 |
18 | 4

As long as there is VTEC, i don’t mind.

03/07/2017 - 06:15 |
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TurboToddler (Straight-five)

It looks like the i8 had a baby with an STI

03/07/2017 - 06:18 |
186 | 0

Not sure if you mean the car or…

03/07/2017 - 08:19 |
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Caro

independant suspension and a sedan while the europeans have a 3 door with non independent rears

gotta love history repeating itself

03/07/2017 - 06:24 |
4 | 8
Anonymous

In reply to by Caro

“Under the skin you’ll find adaptive dampers and a proper multi-link, independent rear suspension setup”
You sir need to get your eyes checked

03/07/2017 - 06:35 |
2 | 0
Caro

“the knowledge that you could be driving one of these hot hatch nutters as soon as the July”
July 4th 1776, America Declares Independence
some time in 2015: Ford Declares Independent Rears on the Mustang(successfully this time)
July 4th 2017: Honda gives America more rear independence with the second Type R to ever be sold in America?

03/07/2017 - 06:28 |
24 | 2
Anonymous

Still needs coilovers, look how high it’s riding

03/07/2017 - 06:32 |
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P1eased0nteatme

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

It would bottom out if it was lower lol

03/07/2017 - 07:46 |
4 | 2
Anonymous

Looks nice. But a bit too edgy imo

03/07/2017 - 06:34 |
4 | 2
Anonymous

Best part is it’s still a civic, so you can beat a handful of cars and the fuel economy will still be good af lol

03/07/2017 - 06:37 |
10 | 0
This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R
Kryton

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

The only cars you beat with a civic are cars you can beat with a 15hp 125cc bike aswell… Never seen a stock civic (apart from the type R) beat anything else than bicycles. Best part would be if it wasn’t a civic so you don’t get boring ass FWD.

03/07/2017 - 14:10 |
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Anonymous

I wish Honda and Mitsubishi collaborated on this project that way Mitsu would use Honda’s resource(read engine/chassis tech) while they make a AWD version out of it using the Evo X’s S-AWC and other ACD, AYC gadgets.

03/07/2017 - 06:47 |
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For the love of the car

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

If I’m not mistaken, Mitsubishi is now owned by nissan.And I read somewhere that they are going to pull the plug on the lancer by the end of the year. So I think the Evo is gone for good.

03/07/2017 - 07:21 |
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Anonymous

can’t wait till the VTEC kicks in on this one

03/07/2017 - 07:01 |
0 | 0
DL🏁

That smaller central exhaust pipes upsets my OCD

03/07/2017 - 07:04 |
68 | 0

How about the central exhaust on this?

03/07/2017 - 10:38 |
52 | 0