It’s here. Take a first look at the new year 2023 #CivicTypeRofficially introduced in North America.
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—Honda (@Honda) July 21, 2022
Only a few months have passed since the official presentation of the new generation Honda Civic Type R. Based on the 11th version of the Japanese compact, it was presented last July, on the day of the 50th anniversary of the star of the brand. A completely new version, rich in novelties, with a revised style, of course, but not only. As it also offers a mechanical review, although yes, the four cylinders are carried over from the previous version. That said, this one gains 9 horsepower to reach 329 horses and around twenty Nm of torque for a total peak of 420 Nm. As a result, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in just 5.4 seconds. maximum speed 275 km/h.
The most powerful production Honda ever offered in Canada. – The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R will make its world premiere on July 20 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Launching in Canada this fall, watch the camo fade away. pic.twitter.com/xf2U4NGDpf
— Honda Canada Inc. (@HondaCanada) July 12, 2022
The connected generation
If Honda just introduced it new bike, the brand is already working on the development of the next generation. And it has to radically change from what we already know. Indeed, it must turn to electrification to adapt to increasingly stringent environmental standards. And you shouldn’t settle for easy hybridization, according to Hideki Kakinum, Honda’s chief engineer. He claims that “The pursuit of carbon neutrality and emissions regulation have very strict limits. The next Type R may have an internal combustion engine, but it is highly unlikely“.
100% electric?
Although a hybrid version may be considered, a the next generation is 100% electric would actually be more likely. Especially since it should not appear before 2027, when thermal cars will be banned from sale in 2035. But it’s hard to know more at this point, as the brand doesn’t want to reveal too much about this next generation yet, which might upset the purists… Stay tuned!
30th anniversary celebration #TypeR 🥳 pic.twitter.com/4DmNp2OgwX
—Honda (@Honda) November 29, 2022
Source: Auto Plus
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