The dramatic and sporty new Civic design is grounded in its more athletic stance and low and wide proportions. Despite its larger size, the new Civic unit body is 68 pounds lighter than before, while new body-sealing techniques result in a 58-percent reduction in cabin air leaks. Like the new exterior, each wheel design is unabashedly unorthodox. Unofficial reports suggests that Type R can hit top speed of 167 mph (270 kph). Compared to the current model, the 2016 Civic Sedan is nearly 2 inches wider and 1 inch lower with a 1.2-inch longer wheelbase, featuring a more compact and sporty front overhang, a longer, more aggressively sculpted hood and fastback-style tail. Honda equips the new Civic Type R (2016) with a four-point Adaptive Damper System, and Brembo brakes with 4-piston calipers and 350 mm discs. High-backed sports seats, trimmed in suede-effect black fabric with red double stitching, provide driver and front-seat passenger with ample lateral support during harder cornering. The result is an even more intense driving experience, ideal for the track and sure to be appreciated by the genuine sports-driving enthusiast. 10 Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. The production version of Honda’s latest hot hatch icon is revealed for the first time at the 85th Geneva Motor Show (5 to 15 March; Stand 4250, Hall 4), and more images of the car can be viewed at: www.hondanews.eu/gb. Updated 11/19/2013: Honda has revealed the 2015 Civic Type R testing on the Nurburgring ahead of its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show. The development team tirelessly pursued its objectives through computer-based CFD modelling and wind tunnel testing at Honda’s dedicated automotive motorsports facility in Sakura, Japan; home of Honda’s Formula One engine development. A new four-point Adaptive Damper System, developed specifically for the Type R, enables continuous independent control of each wheel to deliver exceptional road holding performance, limit wheel-load transfer during sharp acceleration and deceleration, and to maintain a stable, flat ride. The new engine is mated to a slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission, safeguarding an intimate, rewarding connection with the drivetrain, and power is directed through the front wheels. Updated 07/02/2015: The new Civic Type R went into production at the company’s European car manufacturing facility in Swindon, UK. Either a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 155 horsepower or a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 184 horsepower can be had for motivation. Pricing starts at $17,170. Under its hood lies a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder that lays down 292 horses and 280 pound-feet of twist. It offers more power, better fuel economy, and lower emissions, all of which are crucial in this segment. This helps improve road-holding abilities, particularly through high-speed corners. This tenth generation is an impressive effort for a number of reasons, not least of which is the list of “firsts” and “mosts” – it’s the most powerful non-Si U.S.-spec Civic ever, it offers the most powerful base-model engine in the model’s history, it’s the first turbo Civic available for U.S. consumption, it has the most rigid chassis in the model’s history, it’s the most aerodynamic Civic ever… it goes on and on. Most estimates are putting the 2.3-liter engine at closer to the 350-horsepower mark. Supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible third party apps. Next is the EX-T, which comes with a 1.5-liter turbo engine and a CVT ($22,200). You can see the images after the jump. This material offers 25 percent higher torsional rigidity, which makes it the most rigid chassis in the model’s history. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, © Copyright TopSpeed. "The new Civic really is the embodiment of our global design team’s goal of styling a dramatic form that follows and speaks to the dynamic function of this ambitious redesign," said Jarad Hall, Senior Exterior Designer and project leader of the Civic Sedan, Honda R&D Americas. Having direct injection and VTEC valve technology that further boosts low-end torque, 2016 Honda Civic Type R pumps out 306 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque. With the added grip of standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive, the Golf R can get to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds with the manual or 4.9 seconds with the DSG transmission. The front end is dominated by two enlarged upper and lower grilles, while the bumper is adorned with two functional intakes that send fresh air toward the engine bay and front brakes. Every wheel option comes wrapped in all-season tires. Isaac Bober’s 2016 Honda Civic review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score. The center of gravity is 0.6 inch lower, and there are larger stabilizer bars with bonded bushings front and back. The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe GRC - abbreviated as Honda Civic HS - is a rally variant of the 2018 Honda Civic Type R featured in Forza Horizon 4 as part of the Car Pass since October 19, 2018. [MUSIC] It's been a while since the last Honda Civic Type R bowed out. Sizing, styling, and material composition for the wheels vary, and include 16-inch steel units with full covers for the base-model LX, 16-inch alloys on the EX, and 17-inch alloys for the EX-T, EX-L, and Touring. "This tenth-generation Civic is quite simply the most ambitious remake of Civic we’ve ever done," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co, Inc. "We are bringing more new technology and innovative thinking to Civic than ever before to establish a new benchmark for fun-to-drive performance, fuel efficiency, safety performance and refinement in the compact class.". All Rights Reserved, Introducing the $1000 TopSpeed Student Scholarship, 2,065 MM (81.29 Inches) (including door mirrors), direct-injected turbocharged 2.0 litre VTEC TURBO. At its heart, the compact segment is all about reliability, mpg, value for the money, build quality, and a bit of comfort for the daily grind. What’s more, this advanced all-wheel-drive system can deliver up to 70 percent of the power to the rear axle and 100 percent of that power to one wheel or the other. It’s all quite sophisticated, with 12 percent of the body made from ultra-high-strength steel, 11 percent more than the outgoing model. The new 1.5-liter powerplant is the first turbocharged engine on a U.S. Honda model and the most powerful engine ever offered on a non-Si Civic in America. Android Auto™ was designed to give drivers a simple, intuitive way through touch and voice to minimize the potential for distraction so the driver can stay focused on the road. 10 Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. 2015 Honda Civic Type R specs, 0-60, quarter mile, lap times, price, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated December 2020. Step up to the EX and above, and you’ll get a 7-inch screen, an upgraded stereo, and a second USB interface. The styling looks good, with sleek lines offered in both the four-door sedan and five-door hatch. For infotainment, there’s a good deal of differentiation between the various trim levels. The new Civic interior is designed to offer the most comfortable, sophisticated and premium-feeling cabin in the compact class. Q: How fast does a 2016 Honda Civic go? Significant improvements were made to pedestrian safety as well, such as with a deformable hood and an energy-absorbing windshield base. The focus on aerodynamics has ensured high-speed stability and high levels of downforce. The steering is tweaked as well, using a new variable-ratio electric power setup. The outgoing Civic got four out of five stars from the NHTSA in overall crash tests. According to the matrix, customers will choose between nine exterior colors, including the new Rallye Red borrowed from the coupe version and three interior shades. Aerodynamic efficiency is improved by 12 percent to class-leading levels, in part through the use of full underbody covers—a Civic first. Feb 11, 2015 0. Erik Johnson. Unavailable in the USA. The exterior appearance of the Civic Type-R leaves nothing to the imagination: it is built for speed. In the UK, the Golf R checks in at £30,150 ($45,903 as of 2/11/215). Matching red double stitching also appears on the black leather-clad steering wheel and black gear-lever gaiter. To achieve the Civic development team’s high targets for dynamic performance and refined ride quality, the new Civic Sedan utilizes hydraulic compliance bushings, a technology typically reserved for more expensive vehicles, aiding the isolation of road vibration. Apple CarPlay® is compatible with iOS 8.4 or later and iPhone 5 or later. The new Civic’s more premium compact sedan character is also highlighted by its available LED exterior lighting, including new Honda LED headlights (in-line type), LED daytime running lights (standard) and distinctive C-shaped LED taillights (also standard). The base-model LX comes with a 5-inch screen and 160-watt, four-speaker audio system. Features are more or less in line with the Civic, with standard LEDs for the headlight low beams and daytime running lights, an available moonroof, and available 17-inch alloy wheels. This new general weld system creates a more lightweight, rigid and strong body structure that helps enable the Civic’s class-leading fuel efficiency, outstanding safety performance and fun-to-drive experience. Competition here is as unforgiving as it gets – can this extensive overhaul bring Honda back to the forefront? Output is rated at 174 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm, making is the most powerful engine ever offered in a non-Si U.S.-spec Civic. The EX is also equipped with a 2.0-liter engine, but only comes with a CVT ($21,040). The Touring adds side-view mirrors with integrated turn indicators, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a 450-watt, ten-speaker audio system with a 7.9-inch subwoofer mounted in the center of the rear deck (Honda claims the stereo is the “most powerful in the Civic’s segment”). The 2016 Civic Sedan will be available with the Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation and, for the first time in a Honda, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow – bringing new value to the compact segment. There are also optional LEDs for the headlights and amber turn signals. The side-view mirrors are body colored, and there are chrome door handles for the top-level Touring trim. The latest spy shots showed the Civic Type R pretty much uncovered, but with a less aggressive look than we expect to see from the production model. After a five year wait, 2015 sees the arrival of the world’s most keenly anticipated hot hatch, the Honda Civic Type R. Billed as a ‘race car for the road’, the all-new Civic Type R will set new standards in the high-performance front-wheel drive hatchback segment. Red-lining at 7,000 rpm, the engine – part of Honda’s next-generation Earth Dreams Technology series – features an advanced new turbocharger with VTEC technology that boosts low-end torque and delivers sustained acceleration. Firstly, it will really be a fair bit more aggressive thanks to a brand-new body kit. The Civic Type R is designed with advanced machinery to improve its aerodynamics. After countless teasers and what seemed like neverending testing sessions in various types of camouflage, the new Civic Type R has been finally launched at the Geneva Motor Show, along with the first official information about the model. Forward visibility is improved thanks to thinner pillars. But believe it or not, that’s actually not a bad thing. Update 02/04/2016: Honda has issued a stop-sale for Civics equipped with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder due to claims of engine failure. And even though the nameplate has been around for over four decades, Honda seems eager to continue the Civic’s evolution. It will roll into showrooms boasting a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that produces at least 315 horsepower. The mid-range EX-T trim level and above come with available SiriusXM and HD radio, while the EX-L and above come with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation. Check out the "Pictures" tab to see the model on the auto show floor. Revivez notre test d'accélération à bord de la nouvelle Honda Civic Type R 2015, équipée d'un moteur 2.0 turbo de 310 ch. It also means that the ride is more comfortable and supple in everyday driving and cruising. The Type R responds instantly with its powerful, hard-charging 2.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine. Audiophiles will be attracted by the addition of a CD player and a premium eight-speaker, 320 watt stereo system upgrade. All occupants will appreciate automatic dual zone climate control air conditioning, and sophistication in the cabin is also boosted by red ambient lighting. Standard features across the lineup include Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming, a single USB interface, hands-free text messaging (a functionality that reads incomings tests over the audio system and allows the driver to answer with one of six preset responses), Pandora compatibility (allows you to control features like changing the station, pause, skip, “Like” and “Dislike”), illuminated infotainment controls on the steering wheel, voice recognition, and hands-free phone calls. Civic Sedans for the North American market will be produced at the company’s Greensburg, Indiana and Alliston, Ontario, Canada auto plants. For instrumentation, the base-model LX gets analogue gauges, while the EX trim and above get a new digital display mounted just behind the steering wheel. Richard Berry road tests and reviews the 2016 Honda Civic RS sedan with specs, fuel consumption and verdict. It will be powered by Honda’s newly developed 2.0L i-VTEC Turbocharged Engine with around an expected output of 280 hp. a direct-injected, turbocharged 2-liter engine that will deliver "at least 280 PS." What’s more, the 2016 Civic should be just as reliable as the old, boasting up to 100,000 miles without any scheduled tune-ups (barring periodic inspection, fluids, and filters. Finally, there’s the top-range Touring trim level, also equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine and CVT ($26,500). Nothing like a 306-horsepower four-cylinder. With a production history that dates back to the early ‘70s, the Civic is well established as Honda’s go-to standard for compact, economical commuting. Routing the power, we find three different gearboxes – one manual transmission and two continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). The styling changes that are unique to the Civic Type R give the car an aggressive, purposeful stance, yet almost all have a functional purpose. Step up to the EX-T, EX-L, or Touring model, and you’ll get a turbocharged, DOHC, 16-valve, VTC 1.5-liter four-cylinder. A: Speeds can vary based on engine size, body style, and other factors. Skip To Honda Model Fastest Japanese Cars Car Specs ... 2016 Honda Civic Type R 0-60 mph 5.6 Quarter mile 13.8 Compare. The 2016 Civic Sedan offers customers more premium features than ever before. The exterior design of the hatchback car is inspired by the Honda civic S model car. 103. The back also has aluminum damper brackets. According to the first details, the future Civic Type R will be powered by The new Civic interior strikes a more premium tone with high-quality materials and high-contrast finishes. Enlarged wheel arches that house 19-inch wheels in 235/35 R190 tires specifically designed for the Type R are also present, along with a set of aerodynamically-enhanced side skirts. Updated 02/27/2015: Shmee150 was one of the luckiest man: he managed to scope the rear of the next Civic Type R. Even if only part of the car is revealed, we have big hopes that next week we will be completely impressed. It uses multi-point injection and has a redline set at 6,700 rpm. The new high-strength steel goes a long way towards that end. 2. Yes, this is just what we wanted. It also wants a top “Good” rating in every category from the IIHS, and a spot in the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ list. In case you were expecting an outrageous body kit, more than 300 horsepower and more torque than any other previous Type R model in history, your assumptions have been more than met by Honda, making the long wait until the reveal almost worth it. Getting straight to the point; under the bonnet there is a 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged engine that creates 306bhp at 6,5000rpm and 400nm of torque. This means the behaviour of the car is firmer and more agile for high-performance handling. This means of course that the official debut is getting closer. The new Civic Type R will mark the debut of the new ‘+R’ button that increases the response of various chassis and drivetrain systems. It has a peak power output of 320PS at 6,500rpm, and peak torque is 400Nm from 2,500rpm to 4,500rpm. Standard equipment across the line includes automatic climate control, automatic one-touch up/down front power windows, a 12-volt power outlet, and an electronic parking brake with hill start assist. The side view is also motorsport-related in terms of design, with functional outlet vents being visible on both the front quarter panel above the wheels and behind them, near the door. These include automatic braking, forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control with a new low-speed follow feature. There are five trim levels available. Besides, with the Focus RS now coming to the States, Ford is daring Honda to make the jump. The structure of the airfoil – its angle, height and shape as well as its vertical end plates – have been carefully engineered to optimise downforce without causing a significant increase in drag at higher speeds. The 1.5-liter’s CVT differs from the 2.0-liter’s transmission in that it’s evolved from the same gearbox found on the Accord, offering a higher final gear for a lower cruising rpm, as well as new G-Design shift logic for better acceleration and less “rubber-band” feel. There’s flush-mounted acoustic glass for the windshield, and better seals for the engine compartment and doors. The master cylinder was also revised for a shorter, firmer brake pedal stroke. The large rear spoiler and diffuser provide extra downforce while at the front, the sculpted grille and bumper enhance aerodynamic performance. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission, helping the Type R Civic reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 167 mph (270 km/h). With a more athletic stance and sportier driving position, the 2016 Civic Sedan is a new-from-the-ground-up design intended to recapture the sporty character of Civic while creating the world’s best compact car – setting a new benchmark in the mainstream compact class for fun-to-drive performance, safety performance and fuel efficiency, together with a new level of refinement. Clear Filters . Thankfully, the four-pipe exhaust system is present in production form, as is the functional aerodynamic diffuser. Civic Sedans in EX-T, EX-L trims and Touring trims will be powered by a 1.5-liter, direct-injected and turbocharged 16-valve DOHC inline-4, mated to a unique CVT, delivering a new level of responsiveness in this capacity class of turbocharged engine. 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