After Europe new 2018 Honda Civic Type R ready to conquer the US

The Civic Type R has always been one of the best hot hatchbacks on the market. Despite that, the car was never really available in the US for long periods of time. In contrast, the Japanese and European markets did receive the Type R Civic quite a few times now. In fact, both markets had a Type R model in the last couple of years which was received as the best front wheel drive car on the market. After Honda had seen how successful that model was they decided to carry on and release a 2018 Honda Civic Type R but this time around also available in more markets.

The US is one of these markets meaning that the current class leader is finally going to have some competition. The new car has already been revealed at the Geneva Auto Show, and there are some key differences between the US and the European models.
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Dexter1 - 3/22/2017 4:42:31 PM

+1 Boost

I don't care how good its engine is—this fu*king thing is TOYOTA UGLY!

MrEE - 3/22/2017 6:59:56 PM

+1 Boost

Delete the aero add-ons and it would sell to the older crowd.

MDarringer - 3/22/2017 10:17:24 PM

+1 Boost

I don't consider myself old, but I'd want them gone.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/22/2017 10:28:30 PM

+1 Boost

The former model was a 3 door hatch and it was waaay cooler.

valhallakey - 3/23/2017 2:59:33 AM

0 Boost

Too late for a front wheel drive hot hatch, they should have brought the R over in the 90s/00s.

qwertyfla - 3/24/2017 9:34:54 PM

+1 Boost

The red brake calipers give it 5MPH more top end!

Will it too be one of the most stolen & expensive to insure because of the dismal crash worthiness specs like that of previous generations? No Honda hate but a real question for a fugly car.