Fuel economy is a respectable 9.3 litres per 100 km on premium (95 RON) unleaded.

With safety being a high priority for Honda, the Civic Type R receives front, side and curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), ABS brakes with Electronic Brake force Distribution and an Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. A fourth-generation rolling code, anti-theft immobiliser provides additional security for the car.

Honda hasn??™t forgotten comfort either, with the Type R boasting creature comforts and electronic gadgets such as automatic rain-sensing windscreen wipers, auto on/off headlights, an MP3 and WMA-compatible CD player, multi-function trip computer, cruise control, front fog lights, dual-zone climate control, and a leather-bound tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel.

The Civic Type R features Honda??™s ???magic seat??? system, allowing the rear seats to fold to create a fully flat rear cargo floor. Folding the rear seats flat increases the usable boot space from 485 litres (VDA) to 1352 litres.

The Civic Type R is available in three colours ??“ Milano Red, Alabaster Silver and Nighthawk Black, each sharing the same black and red interior.

Honda expects to sell 100 Civic Type Rs per month at a recommended retail price beginning at $39,990. It will be available from Honda dealerships in July.

Click on the links below to view the complete press guide and specifications for the Honda Civic Type R - Press Guide

Honda Civic Type R Specifications

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