The Honda Civic Type R: even closer to perfection

The Honda Civic is undeniably one of the best-selling car in North America, mainly because it’s well-designed, comfortable and spacious, a good value for the money and because it keeps a good resale value that is sustained by an unparalleled reliability and durability. What could be the only thing missing from the queen of the intermediary sedans to go from ideal to just perfect? Maybe a bit more power, some would say. “Some” can rejoice: the Civic Type R has finally arrived in Quebec, and you will find it at Longueuil Honda, your Honda car dealer on the South Shore.

The “R” that makes all the difference

“Type R” cars are better performing versions of popular vehicles, and consumers all over the globe have been waiting for the Civic edition for quite some time now. The North-America’s version sports an inline-4, 2-liter turbocharged engine (this model was assembled in the UK, but the engine was built in the United States) that generates more than 300 horsepower, which is strange to say about a Civic! The Type R model gives you 3 driving styles to choose from: “Comfort”, “Sport” and “+ R”. However, there is only one transmission available, a 6-speed manual transmission, but does it really matter? Behind the wheel of a vehicle of this caliber, you will not want to leave the joy of the speed shifting to a computer!

A Civic like you’ve never seen before

Besides its power, many elements separate the Civic Type R from its sisters. It comes with three exhaust pipes (the middle one being specifically designed to reduce the noise when the driver goes crazy on the gas pedal) and only in the hatchback format. The suspension has obviously been improved with the addition of aluminum lower control arms and steering knuckles. The Civic Type R also distinguishes itself with red and black, unique seats clearly inspired by sport cars, a 540-watt audio system, high-performance Brembo brakes, 20-inch wheels, and a lot more.

If you’re convinced that a Civic will never make any head turn, you should rethink that, or even better: go to Longueuil Honda, your Honda car dealer on the South Shore, to see and try the Civic Type R, the best thing Honda has to offer right now.