We've been waiting for the Type R version of the new Honda Civic for a full year since the introduction of the 11th generation model last year. Soon, Honda shared with us the price of the version that will be sold, once again, in a single configuration.
And we're excited to share it with you, because we know how rare it is to find a model with this much performance at a reasonable price. The Civic Type R proudly defies this rule.
At a price of $50,050, it offers the performance, efficiency and quality of models that sometimes sell for 50% more, or even double that.
Of course, there's no getting around the powertrain that comes with this model. Honda's 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder is a little wonder. It has been improved for this new round, and the engineers have outdone themselves. As a result, it offers even more power and torque, with the capacity increased from 306 to 315 horsepower (295 to 310 lb-ft of torque).
And the fact that all that power is channelled through the work of a six-speed manual transmission adds to the fun.
Better yet, the chassis setup makes the Civic Type R's tires feel like they're made of Velcro. This car sticks to the road like an exotic. Yes, it's that impressive. In fact, when you drive a Civic Type R for the first time, you get knocked over. How can a car of this price range offer so much? That's the thought that goes through your head.
And we repeat ourselves, but knowing that all this is available for about $50,000, we must be talking about an excellent deal. Plus, you get the legendary build quality and reliability of Honda products.
A Civic Type R is a win-win situation. Come and see it in person to realize what an exceptional model it is.