#GIMS2017: LEAKED! The All-New Honda Civic Type R Makes An Appearance In PRODUCTION Trim

With the lovefest going on over the Ford Focus RS, you knew it was only a matter of time that someone else would jump into the fray with their very own hot hatch. That would be Honda.

While you may be asking, "Didn't we already see the Type R?" You would be correct. But, let's be clear, that was merely a concept.

Geneva Motor Show

Set to debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show is the production model of the all-new Civic Type R. Eyes around the globe are going to be watching this. That's because Honda is finally going to ship the Type R to the U.S.

It's about time.

That said, scope out the first two leaked shots and let us know what you think!

...The Type R is expected to get more power than the current 306bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and keep its front-wheel-drive set-up, despite plenty of rivals opting for four-wheel-drive.

Honda has always gone for the Nürburgring lap record with its Type R, so an attempt is also expected with this upcomiong model. It will have to be faster than the current fastest front-driven car, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S, which took the title from the Type R last year...

Geneva Motor Show

MDarringer - 3/5/2017 4:59:53 PM

-2 Boost

Because something really ugly is what people want?

carloslassiter - 3/5/2017 6:05:02 PM

0 Boost

I guess I'm not in the target market for this monstrosity.

MBguy - 3/5/2017 8:13:30 PM

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God... the new Prius... the upcoming Toyota C-HR... the latest Civic sedan... and now this.

This is NOT the Golden Age of automotive design. What the hell happened to the inspiring styling we could always look forward to with the introduction of new vehicles?

This is really YUK.

PUGPROUD - 3/5/2017 9:17:30 PM

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The above and I aren't the target audience...but their is one that has likely been waiting for this.

F1_Driver - 3/5/2017 10:56:25 PM

-1 Boost

But they probably can't afford it. Hence, the Vtec stickers and 5 inch exhaust tips.

cidflekken - 3/6/2017 11:03:24 AM

+1 Boost

Yikes. That rear view looks like some kind of Rorschach test

dstampfer - 3/6/2017 12:08:06 PM

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Could someone with an engineering background please explain why there would be a role for a 3 pipe exhaust and asymmetric pipe sizes on a 4-cylinder engine, other than as a stylistic exercise that happens to be ugly....

mini22 - 3/8/2017 2:15:22 AM

+1 Boost

man o man is this thing ugleeee. I'd take the new Civic Coupe with 220 HP.