Honda Civic Type-R finally will arrives at US coasts

"Sergio J Cabrera" (sergiojcabrera)
11/01/2014 at 18:58 • Filed to: honda, civic, type, r, us, coasts, usa, us-specs, turbo

The much desired Type-R, the hot-hatch version of the euro-spec Civic, will arrive soon at North America. Sources next to Honda revealed to MotoryRacing today that the new +276 hp 2-liter that will equipe the new Civic is in development to a next generation of US-spec Civic.

The 2015 Type-R is close to hits the european streets, but the US market has to wait. The euro-Civic lives another life, parallel but differrent, from the US-version. In Europe the C segment is hathcbak's kingdom, with less figures sales of sedan versions. The R&D of the different series has differents needs and headlines.

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The hottest Civic never would come before 2015, when the europeans is waiting the launch of the Type-R, with a probably announcement at the end of 2015 and an early launch during 2016 for US-specs model.

Honda has to squeeze the recent updated Civic Si and to fit and tune the 4L turbocharged to US-spec Civic (Euro Type-R only has manual transmission), so you have to wait a little more for receive the first Type-R-esque engine since the birth of the legend in 1997.

DISCUSSION (57)

TheHondaBro > Sergio J Cabrera
11/01/2014 at 19:06

I knew Honda would make the Si Civic the same.

I'm kind of thinking they will Type-R the Acura ILX though.

V8soundRIOT- Now Has a V8 > Sergio J Cabrera
11/01/2014 at 19:23

I was at an auto show last week with my dad and we saw an SI. We sat in it and a guy from a Honda dealership came over. My dad said he wished Honda would bring over the Type-R and the guy said it was coming in 2016 or 2017, after the Canadians get it. Hopefully it comes in the hatchback, not the coupe.

djmt1 > Sergio J Cabrera
11/01/2014 at 19:32

I wonder if we will get the coupe in the UK. Considering the Type R is built here it can't be that hard to ship some RHD coupes on the ship back.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Sergio J Cabrera
11/01/2014 at 19:37

2016 looks to be a good year for affordable top tier affordable cars.

Miata

Dart SRT

Focus RS

Civic Type R

what else?

Mike Gallagher > Sergio J Cabrera
11/01/2014 at 20:43

Through Google translator this article been has around publishing been done?

Mike Gallagher > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
11/01/2014 at 20:46

Golf R

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Mike Gallagher
11/01/2014 at 21:11

A new Golf R ? Nice. It's going to be an interesting year.

Kanaric > Sergio J Cabrera
11/01/2014 at 21:38

So far only this one source I can find. Not sure I trust it

Axial > Sergio J Cabrera
11/02/2014 at 09:44

It won't matter if it comes to the USA if it doesn't look as utterly insane as the one above, which I am assuming is essentially what the Euro version will look like.

Svend > Sergio J Cabrera
11/02/2014 at 13:58

It certainly has more presence than the current Civic Type-R.

Kinja'd!!!

Mike > Sergio J Cabrera
11/02/2014 at 14:44

You know what? Fuck the WRX. When my Si finally goes in a few years, I'm getting a Type R.

Thunderface > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
11/02/2014 at 15:55

GT350 (relatively affordable, should be great)

anothermiatafanboy > Mike
11/02/2014 at 16:32

silly man, your Si will never die.

Mike > anothermiatafanboy
11/02/2014 at 16:36

Not of natural causes at least. I have a feeling I'll be driving this car until some elderly lady hits a patch of ice and t-bones it. It's how every other Honda in my family has gone.

AthomSfere > Mike Gallagher
11/02/2014 at 17:33

I'd have to say that wasn't a miss...

But I am the guy that just doesn't get VWs/ Audis.

AthomSfere > TheHondaBro
11/02/2014 at 17:36

...

Why? A Type R ILX is really sort of the Si.

Take the ILX, lose some weight, add a helical LSD... And its an Si. Add a turbo, and its the rumored Civic Si HFP (Rumored by my local dealership, except they expect a supercharger)

Matthew Case > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
11/02/2014 at 19:04

Supposedly a WRX that more closely matches the styling of the gorgeous prototype. And hopefully a better engine in the STI to go with it.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Matthew Case
11/02/2014 at 19:45

Kinja'd!!!

Hnnnnnggggg

MN > Sergio J Cabrera
11/02/2014 at 22:01

Sergio....is that a four-door in the pic ?

Derp Herpington > Axial
11/02/2014 at 22:27

North American Hondas and Toyotas have the most boring, outdated interiors. It's a wonder people even buy them.

Axial > Derp Herpington
11/02/2014 at 22:37

I thought the CR-Z had a pretty awesome interior, at least for the driver, but otherwise...yeah.

Wopalong > Sergio J Cabrera
11/03/2014 at 01:45

Ok Sergio...I'm available for proofing if you so desire. I like my 12 Si, but will surely trade it in for the type R . Can't wait !

Sergio J Cabrera > MN
11/03/2014 at 02:50

Yes, the blue one is 5-door, the last concept presented. But who knows how it will be US-specs version?

igotcouponsxx > Sergio J Cabrera
11/03/2014 at 09:57

What is spell check?

DK > Sergio J Cabrera
11/03/2014 at 11:06

Type R was actually born in 1992 with the original NSX Type R in Japan. But, details and research. Who needs that here am I right?

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > Sergio J Cabrera
11/03/2014 at 12:18

Where are your sources and information on this coming from? No where have you provided a source with credibility that the civic type r is coming to the United states.

Dolby109 > Sergio J Cabrera
11/03/2014 at 12:47

"Honda has to squeeze the recent updated Civic Si and to fit and tune the 4L turbocharged to US-spec Civic (Euro Type-R only has manual transmission)"
Are you implying that the US won't get a manual trans? Both Ford ST's are only sold in manual, and they do fine in the US. The Corvette and Viper are pretty much the last remaining manual cars in their class...so the US def still has a market for manuals.

Burntgauge > Sergio J Cabrera
11/03/2014 at 13:32

Honda has to squeeze the recent updated Civic Si and to fit and tune the 4L turbocharged

4.0Liter Turbo? Mother of God. Correct if this is wrong. 2.4Liter?

xtrappedunderricex > Axial
11/03/2014 at 13:34

agreed, i don't want just a US version of the civic with the type-r engine shoe-horned in. i want that damn euro civic in the picture!

Juan Lacayo > Sergio J Cabrera
11/03/2014 at 13:39

Difficult not to be impressed, and I am not a Honda fan. Needs AWD

Sergio J Cabrera > DK
11/03/2014 at 13:56

Dear DK, the NSX is not the Civic.

Sergio J Cabrera > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/03/2014 at 14:00

No, you're right. I'm not provided any info about my sources.

ScottsMerkin > Mike
11/03/2014 at 18:08

the only way to kill the civic si is to torpedo the engine with too much boost, and even then its hard to do

Derp Herpington > Axial
11/03/2014 at 19:33

Fair enough, haven't been in one.

Though, it's a hybrid so I wouldn't drive it anyway.

Axial > Derp Herpington
11/04/2014 at 02:31

I've already got a car for my go-fast fix. As such, I wouldn't say no to a CR-Z as a second vehicle.

StevenG > Sergio J Cabrera
11/04/2014 at 10:51

Will we get it it as a hot hatch or yet another sedan?

Sergio J Cabrera > StevenG
11/04/2014 at 14:22

It is so early to confirm it, the chasis is already in development, but the reality is the 2.0 liter turbo of Euro-spec Civic will come to North America.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Sergio J Cabrera
11/04/2014 at 23:12

Is it wrong that I'd rather have a 138 hp 1.0L in a smaller, lighter weight car?

titsinmymitts > Sergio J Cabrera
11/04/2014 at 23:45

Hmm...maybe as a tie-in with Honda's return to F1?

civicdrivr is not a civic drivr > Sergio J Cabrera
11/05/2014 at 11:14

Dear Mythical Space Man in the Sky,

Please let this be true.

Signed,

Those that Honda hates

Jdoge119 > Sergio J Cabrera
11/05/2014 at 11:17

No sources, grammar of someone who never made it past 8th grade, this seems legit.

Ntovorni > Sergio J Cabrera
11/05/2014 at 12:30

The hottest Civic never would come before 2015

So...it's not coming?

danwat1234 > Sergio J Cabrera
11/05/2014 at 13:34

Hopefully direct injected engines will go through the entire Honda line, including the regular Civic and the hybrids for more power and MPG. Update the CRZ for more electric power!

bullittls7 > Sergio J Cabrera
11/05/2014 at 14:42

It has to be a hatch, id be happy with a hatch in Si trim.

Agares > Sergio J Cabrera
11/12/2014 at 07:06

If the rear door handles are hidden, like the Mazda RX-8, a 4 door would be perfect.

DK > Sergio J Cabrera
11/13/2014 at 16:42

Dear Sergio, Perhaps you should learn to write clearer and say the "Civic Type R legend was..." Those of us who actually know automotive history know that the true Type R was born in 1992 from the NSX line. But again, why be bothered to be clear or do research? Seems about par for the course around these parts. Just blather on like an idiot fan boy trying to kick up this click baits.

Sergio J Cabrera > DK
11/14/2014 at 13:16

Dear DK, I explain you, but I'm sure you already knew. The Type-R moniker is used to name a hot-version, it isn't a model. You can find Type-R versions in the NSX, Accord and the Civic line in the Honda's history. But, I don't know this was an automotive quiz show, sorry. The next time I write an article about an specific model, speaking a notice about this single model, I promise you I will mention all the entire linage of similar models and monikers of the brand, in case you read it and you can not find yourself in that article that I am mentioning only the history about these single model. P.S. The article is about the Civic Type-R, only. Not about the Type-R moniker. Have a nice day, automotive historian!!!

Stufb2 > Sergio J Cabrera
02/11/2015 at 16:29

bull shit it isn't coming over here stop writing bulshit. Engine maybe the type R no!!!!

Sergio J Cabrera > Stufb2
02/11/2015 at 17:06

Sorry, but Honda has confirmed the production of the engine yet, is it bullshit??? You could read it first at this post, and another thing, this engine is not for the Si version.... Now, think as you prefer.... next spring we will talk again...

Ben Burkhardt > Sergio J Cabrera
03/03/2015 at 13:18

We will probably get a Civic sedan Type R with an automatic, whether torque converter or dual clutch (probably both like what Acura uses now).

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > DK
03/03/2015 at 17:32

Don't be a dick.

Zohaibman72 > Sergio J Cabrera
03/03/2015 at 19:12

Kinja'd!!!

I know you'd all hate me, but I don't mind a Sedan. Atleast we get a Type R

The FD2 Type R is my all time favourite compact car, but the new sedan isn't as good looking.

Mike > Mike
03/03/2015 at 23:26

So...couple months later and that's almost exactly what happened. No old lady, just a patch of ice and an amazingly poorly-aimed off.

IMMT > Sergio J Cabrera
03/04/2015 at 08:08

Will probably get detuned for us Americans and have more torque steer? Why? Because we live in America

z_avera > Sergio J Cabrera
03/20/2015 at 01:14

my main question is how is it ab come to america...? I thought the power to weight ratio was too high for a car in america. I mean don't get me wrong I am glad it is finally here.

Ermah > Mike Gallagher
03/27/2015 at 17:30

lol your sentence doesn't even make sense.

Mike Gallagher > Ermah
06/16/2015 at 17:37

That was kind of the whole point.