Even right at the end of its life, the outgoing Honda Civic Type R remained the benchmark for front-wheel-drive hot hatchbacks in America. The Volkswagen Golf GTI might have something to say about that, but the Type R had a more visceral driving character that endeared it to enthusiasts. Now, it's time for the new model to raise the bar once more. The 2023 Civic Type R comes with a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine making 315 horsepower, and it's paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. That makes it the most powerful production vehicle Honda has ever sold in the US. It may have a toned-down exterior design compared to the previous model, but the same is unlikely to apply to the driving experience. With Toyota bringing the GR Corolla to America, the new Type R will have to be ready for an almighty battle.
When Is The 2023 Honda Civic Type R Coming Out?
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R's release date is scheduled for fall 2022. As for its rivals, the Toyota GR Corolla is said to be coming out around the same time, although the Circuit Edition will only arrive in early 2023. Potentially bad news for Honda fans is that it looks like production of the new Type R will be quite limited.
What’s The Price Of The 2023 Honda Civic Type R?
The price of the Honda Civic Type R hasn't been revealed yet but, for reference, the previous Type R began at around $38,000 just before it was discontinued. Based on this, we expect the new one to cost around $40,000 MSRP in the USA.
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Author: Karl Furlong