HONDA CIVIC TYPE R SPOTTED IN INDIA: HALO PRODUCT OR PRIVATE IMPORT?
- 2.0L VTEC motor
- Halo showcase unlikely
The gorgeous Honda Civic Type R was spotted up close on Indian streets. Does this hint at the brand’s shifting philosophy for India – or is it merely an import?
High Performance, Manual Transmission
We’ve seen the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the Skoda Octavia RS – both housing a 2.0L TSI motor that delivers 261bhp/370Nm with a 7DSG system. The Honda Civic Type R – with its 2.0L four-pot VTEC motor – churns out 311bhp/420Nm. But there’s a method to this madness – the Civic gets a 6MT system. Talk about being a soulful hot hatch! This gearbox is also paired with a rev-match control system for smoother gear shifts.
With exciting numbers out of the way, let’s talk about design and features. This hot hatch gets a sleek and aerodynamic styling, 19-inch matte black alloys with red Brembo brake callipers, diecast aluminium wing for enhanced downforce, side spoilers and front fender outlets, iconic triple-exhaust setup, and a signature grille with a Type R motif. Internally, there’s sport seats, sporty pedals, Bose 12-speaker sound, nine-inch infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10.2-inch MID, app-based lap leaderboards, race stat display, and an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel.
Will It Come to India?
Although the Honda Civic Type R was spotted with TC number plates in India, the same could likely be a private import rather than a halo product, and the Civic Type R may not be showcased as a halo product (and we wish we go horribly wrong here). Nevertheless, it is quite a delight to see what a Japanese manufacturer, typically known for its reliability, is truly capable of.
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