6TH-GEN HONDA CIVIC TYPE R

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) welcomes 2023 with the local debut of its high-performance icon, the 6th-Generation Honda Civic Type R, by far the most powerful model in Type R's 30-year history.

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Exterior design that combines function and form 

The sporty looks of the All-New Civic Type R serve a purpose. Designed with input from aerodynamic development members of the HRC Sakura Super GT race team, this iteration is more aerodynamically efficient, generating significantly more downforce for improved high-speed stability. It has a new bumper that reduces side wake, functional front fender air outlets, and a side sill garnish that enhances efficiency, contributing to a lower overall drag coefficient.

Compared to its predecessor, the All-new Honda Civic Type R is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider, and 0.5 inches lower. Its A-pillars have been pulled rearward by 1.96 inches to improve visibility. This also gives the sports hatch a more elongated hood, improving its overall stance. A more aggressive front bumper design features a sporty honeycomb grille mesh echoing the intricate honeycomb trim inside the cabin. The more aggressive stance is accentuated by wider rear doors and a reshaped rear bumper revealing its updated signature three-round exhaust outlets. A redesigned rear spoiler with aluminum stanchions and a new rear diffuser increase downforce and reduce drag.

Other notable exterior features of the Civic Type R include LED headlamps and its redesigned LED taillamps, Matte Black finished 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 265/30 high-performance tires, a tailgate spoiler, its tri-tip tailpipe diffuser, and the Type R badges found both on the front grille and tailgate along with the red Honda logo. The 2023 Civic Type R will be available in two colors - Championship White and Racing Blue Pearl.