VIDEO – Honda Civic Type R GT Review
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Honda Civic 2.0 VTEC Turbo Type R GT
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Exterior Styling
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Ride / Handling
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Economy
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Equipment
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Summary
The new Civic Type R GT is every bit as bonkers as the last car; possibly even a little bit more mad looking. The performance is just as electric, and the 6-speed manual gearbox is even more engaging thanks to rev matching technology. But with front-wheel drive it’s hard to get the power down in anything other than the bone dry. And, for some unknown reason, the Civic Type R is only a 4-seater.
Facts and Figures
| Engine | 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol |
| Max power | 320PS at 6,500rpm |
| Max torque | 400Nm at 2,500-4,500rpm |
| Drivetrain | 6-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive with limited-slip differential |
| 0-62mph | 5.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 169mph |
| Fuel tank size | 46 litres |
| Fuel consumption | 36.7 mpg, combined cycle |
| CO2 emissions | 176 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,380 kg |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Luggage capacity | 420 litres |
| NCAP rating | 5 stars |
| Base price | £33,525 |
| Price as tested | £34,050 |
| Company website | www.honda.co.uk/cars/new/civic-type-r/overview.html |