{"id":2316,"date":"2022-07-27T10:29:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T02:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icaridea.com\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2022-07-27T10:29:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T02:29:27","slug":"the-2023-civic-type-r-is-the-brands-most-powerful-mystery-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.icaridea.com\/?p=2316","title":{"rendered":"The 2023 Civic Type R is the brand&#8217;s most powerful mystery car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> close     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/896\/500\/civic-front.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Test drive: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback\" width=\"896\" height=\"500\" data-v-a7f268cc> Video <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"title\" data-v-a7f268cc>Test drive: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback<\/h4>\n<p data-v-a7f268cc>The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is kind of throwback to the original, Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu finds out.<\/p>\n<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Honda&#8217;s latest sports car isn&#8217;t just a hot hatchback, it&#8217;s nuclear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">The 2023 Civic Type R will be the most powerful vehicle the brand has ever sold in the U.S., but exactly how powerful that is has yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n<p>The compact is the latest in a line of high performance Civics that dates back to the 1990s, but was first offered in the U.S. with the last generation from 2017 to 2021.<\/p>\n<p>That one had a 306 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine powering the front wheels, so expect a fair bit more than that in the new one.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/640\/320\/civic-front.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is based on the Civic hatchback.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is based on the Civic hatchback.<br \/>\n      (Honda)<\/p>\n<p>It will also only be offered with a six-speed manual transmission, in keeping with the track-focused intent of its upgraded suspension, brakes and tires.<\/p>\n<p>REVIEW: THE 2023 HONDA HR-V IS A BIG LITTLE SUV<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/640\/320\/f2152857-r-rear.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The previous Civic Type R features more aggressive styling.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      The previous Civic Type R features more aggressive styling.<br \/>\n      (Honda)<\/p>\n<p>The last Type R&#8217;s large rear wing and triple exhaust pipe styling carries over to the new one, but the overall look is more subdued than its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>MEAT LOAF DROVE A HONDA CIVIC TO RECORD &#8220;PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/640\/320\/civic-rear.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The Civic Type R is equipped with a rear wing, triple exhaust pipes and other performance enhancements.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      The Civic Type R is equipped with a rear wing, triple exhaust pipes and other performance enhancements.<br \/>\n      (Honda)<\/p>\n<p>A full digital instrument cluster features a +R mode display that highlights the tachometer bar and gear position indicator to make them easier to see during spirited driving.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/640\/320\/civic-engine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The Civic Type R's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will deliver more than 306 hp to the front wheels.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      The Civic Type R&#8217;s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will deliver more than 306 hp to the front wheels.<br \/>\n      (Honda)<\/p>\n<p>Deep bucket seats with red upholstery are standard and each of the low volume cars will feature a serialized plate on the dashboard.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/640\/320\/civic-interior.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"2023 Honda Civic Type R\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      2023 Honda Civic Type R<br \/>\n      (Honda)<\/p>\n<p>Full details including pricing will be announced closer to when it goes on sale in the fall.<\/p>\n<p>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/p>\n<p>The previous edition started at $38,910, but they often sell for much more than that on the second-hand market today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>close Video Test drive: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is kind of throwback to the original, Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu finds out. 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