Codenamed FL5, the most powerful Civic Type R yet is manufactured exclusively in Japan rather than the United Kingdom where the FK8 was produced. Not everything is made there, though. The 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder lump, for example, comes from the Anna engine plant in Ohio.
The six-speed manual is made in Suzuka. These parts are then shipped to the Ogawa plant, where Honda connects the powerplant to the transmission. Regarding the vehicle, Honda assembles the 2023 model year Civic Type R alongside the Japan-spec Civic five-door hatchback.
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