Wheels & Deals - Honda’s new era

Honda has just released exciting new details about its eagerly anticipated Civic Type R — due in European showrooms next year — and says it will be the most extreme Type R yet, signalling the start of a new performance era for the brand.

Power will come from a 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine developing over 280bhp, it will deliver unmatched performance compared to any previous Type R car. Amazingly, Honda says that includes all generations of the Civic, plus the iconic performance-oriented versions of the Integra, Accord and even the NSX.

The Civic Type R will mark the debut of Honda’s new ‘+R’ button. Located to the side of the steering wheel, once pressed the engine response is heightened, with torque-mapping changed to a more aggressive and performance-focused setting.