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Honda Australia has returned the hallowed Type R badge to
Australia with the launch of the fierce, yet sophisticated, “raw-fined” Civic
Type R three-door hatchback.
The Civic Type R’s high-revving, naturally aspirated, 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine
pumps out 148kW and 193Nm – enough to see it sprint to 100km/h in just 6.6
seconds.
A six-speed manual gearbox – a Type R is a true driver’s car so auto is not
an option – combined with firm MacPherson-strut style front suspension and
torsion beam rear suspension prove that the Honda hatch has been designed with
driving pleasure in mind. Body-hugging Alcantara racing-style bucket seats keep
the driver firmly planted when cornering.
The Civic Type R rides on 18-inch alloy wheels shod with 225 / 40 R18 tyres,
and stops with 300mm front and 260mm rear brake discs.
Fuel economy is a respectable 9.3 litres per 100 km on premium (95 RON)
unleaded.
With safety being a high priority for Honda, the Civic Type R receives front,
side and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), ABS brakes with
Electronic Brake force Distribution and an Advanced Compatibility Engineering
(ACE) body structure. A fourth-generation rolling code, anti-theft immobiliser
provides additional security for the car.
Honda hasn’t forgotten comfort either, with the Type R boasting creature
comforts and electronic gadgets such as automatic rain-sensing windscreen
wipers, auto on/off headlights, an MP3 and WMA-compatible CD player,
multi-function trip computer, cruise control, front fog lights, dual-zone
climate control, and a leather-bound tilt and telescopic adjustable steering
wheel.
The Civic Type R features Honda’s “magic seat” system, allowing the rear
seats to fold to create a fully flat rear cargo floor. Folding the rear seats
flat increases the usable boot space from 485 litres (VDA) to 1352 litres.
The Civic Type R is available in three colours – Milano Red, Alabaster Silver
and Nighthawk Black, each sharing the same black and red interior.
Honda expects to sell 100 Civic Type Rs per month at a recommended retail
price beginning at $39,990. It will be available from Honda dealerships in July.
Major Features
- 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine with 148kW and 193Nm
- Tachometer (rev counter)
- External temperature gauge (built into odometer)
- Digital fuel consumption display
- Multi-function driver computer
- Cruise control
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
- Drive By Wire (DBW) Dual front airbags
- Dual side airbags
- Dual curtain airbags – front and rear
- Four channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Front disc brakes - 300mm
- Rear disc brakes - 260mm
- Side impact protection beams
- Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
- 4 x 3 point seatbelts
- Childseat restraint mechanism
- Rolling code ECU engine immobiliser
- Remote keyless entry with central locking
- Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors
- Twin chrome exhaust
- Power folding door mirrors
- Automatic headlights
- Front foglights
- Dual-zone climate control
- Drilled aluminium sports pedals
- Alloy gear knob with red stitched leather boot
- Electric power-assisted steering
- Leather wrapped steering wheel (red stitching)
- Leather multi-function steering wheel \
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Rain sensing windscreen wipers
- Ticket / card holder
- Type R Alcantara sports seats
- 60:40 split folding rear seats
- Single CD tuner with MP3 & WMA capability
- Front & rear speakers with tweeters
Click on the links below to view the complete press guide and
specifications for the Honda Civic Type R -
 Press
Guide
Honda
Civic Type R Specifications
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