MIAS 2017: Honda Civic Type R launched

MANILA: Honda’s hottest hatch, which was long awaited has finally made its way to the Philippines. Yes, the Honda Civic Type R has been launched at the ongoing 2017 Manila International Auto Show. The Civic Type R is based on the tenth-generation Civic 5-door hatchback with aggressive styling and potent engine configuration to give the adrenaline rush to the occupants.

At the front, an aggressively designed bumper with integrated aero parts, red and black accents highlights the intention of the hot hatch clearly. The molded side skirts further improve the aerodynamic quotient of the Type R in an effective manner. The massive rear wing and centrally-mounted exhaust pipes are exclusive to Type R and further adds to the sporty character of this hot hatch. The 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in 245/30/R20 tyres completes the exterior package.

In the cabin, the red and black detailing aggrandize the sporty feel of the car while the carbon fiber trim, bucket seats and race oriented detailing makes Civic Type R one of its kind in the respective segment. Whereas, the equipment list is quite similar to the standard Civic hatchback.

Powering the Honda Civic Type R is a 2.0-litre i-VTEC inline-four cylinder engine which delivers 320 PS maximum power at 6500 rpm while peak torque rest at 400 Nm at 2500 - 4500 rpm. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed manual transmission with rev match technology.

Though Honda Philippines has showcased the Civic Type R at the show but, it is not clear whether the car will be available for sale or not.  So, for the ones who were waiting for the hot hatch from Honda, this is a slight disappointment from the Japanese automaker.