Test drive: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback
The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is kind of throwback to the original, Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu finds out.
Honda's latest sports car isn't just a hot hatchback, it's nuclear.
The 2023 Civic Type R will be the most powerful vehicle the brand has ever sold in the U.S., but exactly how powerful that is has yet to be revealed.
The compact is the latest in a line of high performance Civics that dates back to the 1990s, but was first offered in the U.S. with the last generation from 2017 to 2021.
That one had a 306 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine powering the front wheels, so expect a fair bit more than that in the new one.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is based on the Civic hatchback. (Honda)
It will also only be offered with a six-speed manual transmission, in keeping with the track-focused intent of its upgraded suspension, brakes and tires.
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The previous Civic Type R features more aggressive styling. (Honda)
The last Type R's large rear wing and triple exhaust pipe styling carries over to the new one, but the overall look is more subdued than its predecessor.
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The Civic Type R is equipped with a rear wing, triple exhaust pipes and other performance enhancements. (Honda)
A full digital instrument cluster features a +R mode display that highlights the tachometer bar and gear position indicator to make them easier to see during spirited driving.
The Civic Type R's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will deliver more than 306 hp to the front wheels. (Honda)
Deep bucket seats with red upholstery are standard and each of the low volume cars will feature a serialized plate on the dashboard.
2023 Honda Civic Type R (Honda)
Full details including pricing will be announced closer to when it goes on sale in the fall.
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The previous edition started at $38,910, but they often sell for much more than that on the second-hand market today.