324bhp
Powertrain
2.0 litre 4cyl
47 litres
Fuel tank
£70 fill up
5.4 secs
Performance
171mph
410 litres
Seats up/down
1,212 litres
MODEL TESTED: Honda Civic Type R PRICE: £46,995 POWERTRAIN: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo, 324bhp
THE Honda Civic Type R benefits from years of hot-hatch development – but all of that sophistication comes at a price. The new model starts at £46,995 – a massive step over the £31,500 the previous model cost barely five years ago. The signature Championship White paint finish adds £650, bringing the total for our car to £47,645.
Tech highlights
UNDER the bonnet, the latest Type R gets an evolution of the 2.0-litre turbo used in the previous generation. Gas flow plays a big part in the improvements; the turbocharger gets optimised turbine blades, while the exhaust system and new intake increase flow
