The new generation of the legendary hot hatch was photographed during a road test in Japan. The premiere of new items is expected in the summer.

New prototypes disclose  some design features of the next generation Honda Civic Type R. The car in white and red camouflage, like the current Civic Type R, has a large rear wing and three exhaust pipes, however, in general, the design of the stern should be less aggressive.

Previously, there were rumors that the new Civic Type R will become an all-wheel drive hybrid, but this information has not been confirmed. According to the latest data, the hot hatch hides under the hood a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with over 310 hp. As in the previous iteration of the model, the turbo engine is combined with a 6-speed "mechanics". 

Honda Civic Type R 2023 Prototype Honda Civic Type R 2023. Photo of the manufacturer

The official premiere of the Honda Civic Type R will take place later in June, but a specific date has not yet been set. A separate presentation will take place in the US in July.

Recall that the new generation of civilian Civic in the bodies sedan  and hatchback  the Japanese brand showed back in the summer of 2021. In October of the same year, a sedan appeared Honda Civic Si - an intermediate version between the usual Civic and the sports Civic Type R. It received a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 203 hp. and 260 Nm in combination with a 6-speed "mechanics".

Source: motor1

Евгений Ушаков
Evgenii Ushakov
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