The announcement was made on the Japanese-market page for the Civic Type R, which included the following statement, translated from Japanese:
"Apology for temporary suspension of orders for customers considering Civic Type R. Thank you for considering our vehicle. Since its launch, Civic Type R has been well received by customers, and we have received a large number of orders. On the other hand, due to the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, chronic semiconductor shortages, unstable parts arrival, and delays in logistics, it is difficult to forecast future production. In order to ensure the delivery of Civic Type R to all customers who have already placed orders, we have temporarily stopped accepting orders. Regarding the resumption of orders, we will inform you again based on the future production situation. We deeply apologize for causing great inconvenience to customers who are considering it. Thank you for your understanding."
However, this suspension of orders does not affect the United States market. According to a statement made by a Honda America spokesperson to Motor1.com, "The Japan market is different in that customers there submit orders directly via Honda Motor or their dealership. In the U.S. we allocate production to dealers, and they sell to consumers. Type R production has been allocated in the U.S. from the beginning in limited numbers, and that continues."
When available in Japan, the Civic Type R has a starting price of 4,997,300 yen ($38,896 at current exchange rates), which includes the consumption tax. In the United States, the starting price is $43,990 after the $1,095 destination charge. Additional options such as the Boost Blue Pearl, Championship White, and Sonic Gray Pearl color choices add $455 to the price, while a set of 19-inch forged wheels are available for $3,100, and a $5,350 R Performance package bundles together the forged wheels and a carbon-fiber rear wing.
The Civic Type R is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that generates 315 horsepower (235 kilowatts) and 310 pound-feet (420 Newton-meters) of torque. The only transmission option is a six-speed manual. Additionally, Honda is also preparing two racing versions of the Civic Type R, including the TCR variant and the rear-wheel-drive R-GT, which will replace the NSX-GT Type S in Japan's Super GT series starting in the 2024 season.
Source: Motor1, Car Watch Impress