The all-new Honda Civic Type R is one of the most eagerly anticipated new models to arrive this year. Combining every day useability and track-honed dynamism, the fifth-generation Civic Type R continues the Type R legacy as an exciting, front-wheel drive high-performance hatch that is the ultimate expression of the genre. It is also the most extreme Civic Type R ever built and the world’s fastest production front-wheel drive car around the infamous Nürburgring test track.
Headlining the latest Civic Type R is a 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 228kW of power at 6500 rpm and 400Nm of torque at 2500-4500 rpm. It’s matched exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching function. Honda’s most potent Civic Type R to date can sprint from 0 to 100km/h in a claimed 5.7 seconds, en route to a top speed of 272km/h.
Priced from $50,990 plus on-road costs, Australian delivered models will also be equipped with adaptive dampers with three driving modes, Brembo brakes, 20-inch alloys and Honda Sensing safety suite which includes Autonomous Emergency Braking.
Building on the tenth-generation Civic Hatch, Type R brings model-exclusive spring, damper and bushing settings, a new Dual-Axis front suspension set-up with aluminium lower arms and steering knuckles for improved at-the-limit cornering and reduced torque steer, while a new multi-link rear suspension enhances stability under braking. There is also an adaptive dual-pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio and a helical limited-slip front differential.
The Honda Civic Type R features with three driving modes: Comfort, Sport (default) and +R. The driver-selectable modes adjust steering and throttle response, transmission rev-matching, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) threshold, and Adaptive Damper System.
The comprehensive aero package includes a smooth underbody, front air curtain, a slim rear wing and vortex generators at the trailing edge of the roof line.
Inside, the Civic Type R is features the most comfortable, and lightest, Type R specification sports seats ever, trimmed in grippy suede-effect fabric. Red accents are used throughout to amplify the performance-feel of the cabin, and each vehicle features a unique Type R serial plate number.
The hero colour for the all-new Honda Civic Type R will be the iconic Championship White premium paint, however, customers will also have the choice of Rally Red (flat), two pearlescent colours in Crystal Black or Sonic Grey, plus a metallic Brilliant Sporty Blue. Premium, metallic and pearlescent paint can be specified for an additional cost of $575.
2018 Honda Civic Type R full technical specification
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
- Four-cylinder inline DOHC VTEC Turbo
- Engine capacity: 2.0L 1996 cc
- Compression ratio: 9.8
- Bore x stroke: 86 x 85.9mm
- Fuel type 95 RON recommended (91 RON minimum)
- Direct injection Fuel supply system
- Drive-by-wire throttle (DBW)
- 3-Mode Drive System (Comfort, Sport and +R)
- Six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching function
- Helical limited Slip Differential (LSD)
PERFORMANCE/ECONOMY
- Power: 228 kW @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 400Nm @ 2500-4500rpm
- 0-100km/h: 5.7 seconds
- Top speed: 272km/h
- Fuel consumption: 8.8L/100km (combined); 11.7/100km (urban); 7.1/100km (extra-urban)
SUSPENSION
- MacPherson with Dual Axis Strut (front)
- Multi-link (rear)
- Adaptive Damper System
STEERING
- Dual-pinion Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (MAEPS)
BRAKES
- 350mm ventilated disc brakes with Brembo 4-piston aluminium brake calipers (front)
- 305mm solid disc brakes (rear)
EXTERIOR
Styling
- piano black grille
- piano black B-pillar finish
- carbon fibre effect side skirts with red striping
- carbon fibre effect front splitter
- carbon fibre effect rear diffuser
- shark fin antenna
- body coloured door handles
- body coloured door mirrors, electrically adjustable, electrically retractable, integrated LED indicators
- centre triple exhaust
- black rear wing spoiler with body colour sides
- vortex generators (rear roofline)
- vertical air intakes (front)
- bonnet scoop
- red Honda “H” Badges (front/rear)
- Type R badges (front/rear)
Convenience
- rear window demister
- auto-sensing windscreen wipers
- rear windscreen wiper
Lighting
- LED front foglights
- auto levelling LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights (DRL)
- auto off coming home/leaving home function
- auto dusk sensing
- tail-lights with integrated LED light bars
INTERIOR
Driver aids
- Adaptive Cruise Control; Cruise Control with speed limiter
Driver Information Interface with colour display
- odometer
- trip meter (A/B)
- average and instant fuel economy
- range
- engine oil life
- average speed
- customisable speed alarms (x2)
- elapsed time
- G-force meter
- stopwatch (Lap timer)
- shift light indicator
- boost meter
- throttle position indicator
- brake pressure (MPa)
- outside temperature display
Comfort and convenience
- accessory power outlet (12v) in front console
- dual-zone climate control
- drilled alloy sports pedals
- electric parking brake with brake hold function
- power windows with auto up/down function (driver and all passengers)
- power windows key FOB operation (all windows remote up/down)
- privacy glass rear passenger area and cargo area
- auto-dimming rear view mirror
- smart keyless entry with push start button
- driver and front passenger sunvisor vanity mirror (illuminated)
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Seating
- Type R sports bucket seats with red suede-style fabric (front)
- black fabric with red stitching (rear)
- manual height adjustment (driver’s seat)
- split fold rear seats (60/40)
- red seatbelts
Interior trim
- alloy gear shift knob
- black and red leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Type R serial number plate
- black suede-style door trim with red stitching (front)
- carbon fibre effect panels (front door/dash)
INFOTAINMENT
Advanced Display Audio (7-inch touchscreen)
featuring
- AM/FM radio
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming
- Digital Radio (DAB+)
- HDMI connectivity (1 port)
- USB connectivity (2 ports)
- 160W sound system (4 speakers and 4 tweeters)
- Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
SAFETY
Active Safety
- Honda Sensing (featuring)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- LaneWatch
- Agile Handling Assist System (AHAS)
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist system (BA)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Tyre Deflation Warning System (DWS)
Passive Safety
- SRS airbags (front, side and full-length curtain)
- ISOFIX child restraint anchorages (x2)
- child anchorage points (x2)
- child-proof rear door locks
- head restraints (x4)
- three-point seatbelts with emergency locking retractors (ELR) — all seats
- automatic locking retractors (ALR) — rear
- seatbelt reminders (driver and all passengers)
Parking aids
- front and rear parking sensors
- multi-angle reversing camera (3 modes – normal, wide and
- top-down with dynamic guidelines)
- Security
- engine immobiliser
- security alarm system
- “walk away” door locking
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES
Dimensions
- overall length: 4557mm
- overall width: 1877mm
- overall height: 1421mm
- wheelbase: 2700mm
- front track: 1599mm
- rear track: 1593mm
- ground clearance – unladen: 132mm
- minimum turning radius at wheel centre: 5.89m
Weights
- kerb mass: 1393kg
Capacities
- fuel tank: 47L
- boot capacity (VDA) (rear seats up): 414L
- seating capacity: 4
Wheels and Tyres
- alloy wheels
- black wheel design with red ‘H’ badge and red trim
- tyre repair kit (TRK)
- Continental SportContact 6
- tyre size: 245/30 ZR20
- wheel size: 20-inch