The modern car industry is now spammed by numerous cross-overs between old models and SUV type vehicles that are more family oriented. It's been a long time since a new regular car model have been introduced in car shows in the world. Now, the wait is over as Honda is bringing its latest version of the Honda Civic series that features an awesome package both outside and inside the hood.
Honda revealed one of their two entries in the upcoming 87th Geneva Motor Show, the all-new Honda Civic Type R. According to USA Today, the 4 wheeled powerhouse is coming to the States in Spring. The new model sports an assortment of incredible vents and scoops together with astounding strafes of wings, bumps, and edges leading for a sporty look. One of the jaw-dropping features of the car is the triple center-mounted exhaust which is a new thing for Honda.
Under the hood, the five-door hatchback vehicle boasts a 2-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder VTEC engine that produces a whopping 306 horsepower and 295-foot pounds of torque as reported by NESN. It will be available on a six-speed manual transmission that enables extra-quick shifting with automatic rev matching. To match its amazing performance specs, it is equipped with the powerful Brembo Brakes.
The powerful car is specially designed for easy handling even when driving hard. The chassis is a brand-new design which increases front and back hardness. The vehicle is also outfitted with three-chamber dampers for three different driving modes: Comfort, Sport, and +R. It also employs light-weight aluminum which makes the new model 35 pounds lighter that its predecessor.
As for the in-car equipment, Type R has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with Navi, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It also has a 540 watt 12 speaker audio system with HD radio for music lovers. To finish it off, Honda put bolstered sports seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear boot, aluminum shift knob and sport pedals for a maximum driving experience.
With its aggressive look, matching performance, and a luxurious interior, enthusiasts will surely get their money's worth. The new Honda Civic Type R will be available for around $35,000.
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