Honda announced that the new Civic Type R is set to
make its US debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show, with sales to start in
late spring.
Their
first Type R-badged model to become available in the U.S. will carry a
"mid-$30k MSRP", which will put it directly against cars like the
mighty Ford Focus RS that's priced from US$ 36,120.
The hot Civic will be powered by a 316 hp turbocharged
2.0-litre four-cylinder engine sending its power to the front axle through a
manual six-speed gearbox with a rev-matching function, which will be the only
available option.
The final production version of the Honda Civic Type
R was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring a 38 percent stiffer
body and a new independent multi-link setup for the rear suspension.
Together with the new Civic Type R, Honda will
reveal for the first time the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and the Clarity Electric at
the New York Auto Show.
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