2018 Honda Civic Type R: Automatic would be too heavy for FWD hot hatch
The 2018 Honda Civic Type R is only being offered with a 6-speed manual because an automatic or DCT would be make the front axle too heavy.
The 2018 Honda Civic Type R is only being offered with a 6-speed manual because an automatic or DCT would be make the front axle too heavy.
The 2017 Honda Civic Type R has a 2-liter turbo with 235kW (316hp) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft), FWD, a 6-speed manual, a wider body, and wild aero kit.
Coming summer 2017, the 10th generation Honda Civic Type R will go on sale around the world, and isn’t afraid to be angry, rice boy hot hatch.
The 10th generation Honda Civic hatch is based on the same platform as the sedan. It has a shorter tail, more aggressive styling and optional diesel motors.
The UK-built 2017 Honda Civic Type R has a 2-liter turbo with 235kW (316hp) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft), and rev matching 6-speed manual.
The 10th generation Honda Civic hatch will be the first five-door Civic sold in the US. Developed in Europe, the Civic hatch is made in Swindon, UK.