The Honda Civic Type R has been officially launched in Indonesia at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), and the republic becomes the third ASEAN market to introduce the fifth-generation FK8 after the Philippines and Singapore.

The new CTR is powered by a 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine, which is paired with a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission with a rev-matching function. For Indonesia, the mill will offer 310 PS at 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm between 2,500-4,500 rpm. The power output mirrors the Australian (and Philippines) market model, slightly lower than that quoted for the UK-spec car, which is 320 PS.


Standard equipment includes 20-inch Berlina black alloy wheels wrapped with 245/30 Continental SportContact 6 tyres, the latter developed specially for the car. Also on, adaptive dampers with three driving modes (Comfort, Sport and R+), as well as a Brembo brake package with 350 mm ventilated and drilled front and 305 mm solid rear discs.

As far as kit is concerned, the Type R comes standard with full LED headlights, keyless entry and push-button start. Also equipped is an Advanced Display Audio system with a seven-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support, and each car comes with a unique Type R serial plate number.


The car goes on sale in Indonesia priced at IDR 995 million (US$ 72k). Four exterior colour options are available for the CTR in Indonesia – Rally Red, Championship White, Brilliant Sporty Blue and Sonic Grey Pearl. Two other shades, Crystal Black Pearl and Polished Metal, will be available from next year.