Earlier this month, Honda announced pricing for its hotter Civic Si sedan and coupe, both of which carry an after-delivery price of $24,775. However, at 205 horsepower, the 2017 Civic Si’s powertrain could leave some front-drive sporty car lovers wanting more.
Not to fear, the Civic Type R will arrive on dealer lots imminently. Offered on North American shores for the first time, the Type R adds an extra 101 hp to the Si’s power output, all thanks to a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Torque tops out at 295 lb-ft, and a hatch is the only bodystyle available.
According to new photos of a fresh-from-England batch of Type Rs, the cost of that extra power amounts to about $100 per horse.
The photos, posted on the CivicX forum, show Type Rs bound for U.S. dealers in the process of being unloaded at the Baltimore autoport. A forum user snapped a photo of a window sticker showing a base MSRP of $33,900, which works out to $34,775 after delivery.
So, a Type R seems to represent a perfect $10,000 upgrade over an Si, while still staying — technically — in the “low 30s.” Keep in mind that the Type R is a front-wheel-drive-only proposition, making it a slightly dissimilar competitor to the likes of the Ford Focus RS.
To regulate its pulling power, Honda has provided the Type R with numerous upgrades to keep the vehicle from getting too squirrelly. Up front, its 20-inch wheels benefit from aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles, as well as model-specific spring, damper and bushing settings. Variable damping is standard all around. These upgrades, plus a new limited-slip differential and dual-pinion electric steering (with variable ratios), should reduce torque steer.
While Honda hasn’t officially announced pricing, a spokesperson told Jalopnik to expect dollar figures in mid-June.
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That cement gray color will do this car no favors from a looks standpoint. Maybe black will help smooth this thing out.
I would like to see Honda put this engine/trans combo in the 2018 Accord Sport but doubt it will happen.
Yes, black (or other dark color) is definitely the way to go to de-emphasize all of the grilles, scoops, etc..
Well, I’d call that price the mid-30’s, but let’s not quibble.
But what were they thinking with the 20″ wheels? Apparently they’ve never driven on American roads.
My definition:
$30,000-$33,500 = low-$30s.
$33,501-$36,499 = mid-$30s.
$36,500-$39,999 = high-$30s.
33,900
before 875 destination and handling
http://i.imgur.com/gxiKK9R.jpg
Hilarious looks car.
Basically they took the current Civic (far from my favourite in terms of Civic generations) and slapped on Subaru STI styling cues. Lovely.
Does anyone know if Honda has worked out the torque steer issues for this new Type r.
Basically a glorified rice civic.
I’m still curious about a Acura version of the Si or R or something inbetween. Then again if you add another $5000 or more to price it maybe moot.
CDX Type-R? Based on that HR-V turd.
All comments about (it’s subjective) looks aside, with the HUGE Honda “Fanboy” base, this will be a HIT.
On the contrary, with the lack of power in the Si relative to this (I would have expected Honda to go with a detuned 2.0T in the 225-230hp range, and not a CR-V 1.5T tuned for premium unleaded), Honda is showing signs of plot loss again.
Now I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop in the form of a squirrel-wheeled, V6-less, bloated Civic with an “Accord” nameplate on it to make it official this fall! :-(
IMO this is actually the right price. It undercuts the Focus RS with a much better interior, and it has the boon of Honda’s perceived reliability.
Even above $30k, there should be enough pent-up demand for the Type R.
There were a bunch of these running around ANNA 5 months ago. They park em out front in the visitors parking.