Super TestCar reviews - Honda - Civic - Type RHonda modelsOverviewHonda’s fifth-gen Civic Type R is its most refined and versatile hot hatch yet16 Oct 2017 By TUNG NGUYEN HONDA has returned the Civic Type R nameplate to the Australian market after six years in the wilderness due to poor timing of the previous model, with its fifth iteration built on the tenth-generation Civic hatchback The Australian hot hatch segment has moved ahead in leaps and bounds since the discontinuation of the 2011 148kW/193Nm three-door FN2 Type R. Volkswagen and Ford have a dominant grip on the market thanks to their circa-$40,000 front-wheel-drive (FWD) Golf GTI and Focus ST, while the $50,000-plus all-wheel-drive (AWD) Golf R and Focus RS cater to hotter hatch fans. Honda, however, has opted for a FWD layout in its latest Type R but with the performance and price to compete directly against its AWD rivals. Helping the Civic’s case is a 2.0-litre turbocharged VTEC four-cylinder engine producing 228kW/400Nm and a tricked-out front suspension to help make the most of the performance. But can the world’s fastest FWD production vehicle really outgun its all-paw competitors, or has Honda’s ambitions with the latest Civic Type R exceeded its grasp? GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 October 2017 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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