The new generation of the Honda Civic Type R will be a reality in the year 2022. The development process faces the final stretch in southern Europe and, once again, a prototype has been sighted in broad daylight. The long-awaited renewal of Honda’s sports compact will bring with it a mechanical proposal for the most purists.
After the great launch of the new Honda Civic, a model that will be available in two body variants (Sedan and Hatchback), the Japanese manufacturer Honda now focuses all its efforts on the long-awaited renewal of its successful and popular sports compact. That’s how it is, The Honda Civic Type R will also debut generation. A model that will be updated with important news.
Right now Honda is in southern Europe conducting some very important road tests with the new generation Civic Type R. Thanks to our spy photographers we have a new opportunity to get closer to the development process. And it is that a prototype has been hunted wearing the configuration that the production model will bring with it. Now, the camouflage makes an appearance. Let’s go into detail.
Spy photos of the new Honda Civic Type R 2022
Under all the camouflage that covers much of the exterior are the definitive components that we will find in the new Civic Type R that will arrive at our dealerships. A model that will clearly and quickly differentiate itself from the new Civic. Taking as a starting point the new model will give life to a real beast on wheels.
He will be decked out in a body kit specially designed for the occasion. The bumpers will be specific and, at the rear, in addition to a prominent and large rear wing, the exhaust system with three centrally located exits stands out. Add to this exclusive side skirts and sporty design wheels, the result is a vehicle that brings out all its character.
Honda is aware of the role its model plays among the best sports compacts. A category that has become very elitist, especially in this age when we are entering the age of electrification at great speed. The Japanese firm will continue to bet on a certain continuity formula. And it is that it is in a position to take certain licenses in the Old Continent.
Under the hood of the new Civic Type R there will be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder supercharged gasoline engine that will develop a power greater than 300 hp. A block that will be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and a front-wheel drive system. The current model that we can find in dealerships reaches 320 hp. It is possible that this figure will be improved, although everything will depend on the emission levels.
The new Civic Type R will come from the hand of the Honda Civic hybrid
When will it hit the market? The entry on the scene of the new generation will occur sometime in the year 2022 And it will do so practically hand in hand with the new Honda Civic hybrid. It should be remembered that Honda itself has officially indicated that the new generation of Civic will only be available in Europe with hybrid mechanics. In the case of the new Civic Type R the story will be totally different. Are we facing one of the last opportunities for the purists of the C segment? We will finally see what Honda surprises us with.