Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2015, 2016
After five long years of waiting, Honda fans from Europe were pleased with the fourth generation of Civic TypeR. It is the first generation of the Japanese hot-hatch that received a turbocharger for its 2.0-liter gasoline engine. It is unusual for the master of natural aspirated engines to introduce a turbocharger for the sporty hot-hatch, but it was the only way to keep-up with other European manufacturers such as Ford, Volkswagen or Renault.
From the outside, the lines are dramatically enhanced compared with the regular Civic. A bigger rear wing, bigger wheel-arches and 19” light-alloy wheels are completing the image of a road-warrior compact car. The manufacturer claimed that the exaggerated aerodynamics have been studied so the vehicle will have a negative lift factor, which is unusual for its class.
Inside, the new Recaro front bucket-seats are upholstered in Alcantara and will assure a proper support for the occupants. The rear bench-seat is kind of dull, looking like it will spend its whole life on the garage's floor. It is flat and without any side support. But it still has Alcantara trim.
The main components of the Civic TypeR are under the hood. The engine offers 310 hp and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque between 2500 to 4500 rpm. The 6-speed manual gearbox was calibrated for maximum performance so the top speed of 270 kph (168 mph) will be achieved in 6th gear at 6500 rpm. The 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint is obtained in just 5.7 seconds.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 VTEC 6MT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 6500 RPM 310 HP @ 6500 RPM 306 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2500-4500 RPM 400 Nm @ 2500-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.8 in (4389 mm) |
Width: | 73.9 in (1877 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.2/60.2 in (1,605/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.1 in (2593 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3203 lbs (1453 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |