Honda Civic Type R is the best performance version of Honda Civic which was introduced in 1997 as a sport compact with three door hatchback, five door hatchback and four door sedan as a front engine car offering front wheel drive only. The 2019 Honda Civic Type R has been rated 8.2 out of ten by experts because it offers excellent performance, superb ride quality, advanced features, balanced comfort and roomy cabin.
2019 Honda Civic Type R is available in one trim only that is touring trim. Entire range of Civic models get update this year and so is the case with Type R Touring trim with restyled front bumper, latest infotainment interface and light weighted as compared to previous models. The interior and exterior styling is also enhanced with highly comfortable seats. It is the pinnacle of Civic range and offers various accessories to provide you with variety of features. There is no exact package that you can purchase but you can purchase its accessories by paying some additional charges. The wireless charging pad can be purchased by paying additional 305 US Dollars, carbon fiber and door housings can be purchased with additional 520 US dollars, carbon fiber spoiler is sold in 1200 US dollars, and carbon fiber dash inserts can be bought by paying 799 US dollars while red colored leather shift knob can be purchased in 199 US dollars. Honda Civic Type R is available in only one trim so it makes it easy to make a single decision when buying it. The safety measures of Honda Civic Type R 2019 are efficient with NHTSA tested side impact and rollover resistance tests scored full while IIHS has not tested the safety clearance of Honda Civic Type R 2019 yet.
Engine and performance of Honda Civic R Touring:
It is powered by two liters VTEC turbo charged engine exhilarating 306 horsepower and 295 pounds feet of torque with impeccable turbocharged powertrain. It can accelerate to sixty miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and it offers six speed manual transmission with precise and easy to use clutch synchronized as a pair of skaters. The suspension of Honda Civic R is stiffer than other models of Honda Civic. The fuel economy of Type R is above average and match our fuel economy loop with a mileage of twenty nine miles per gallon in city and thirty one miles per gallon on highways. The response of engine is soft and the acceleration is energetic and powerful and the pedal response is very firm and easy to use with biggest brakes offered in Civic ranges and the brakes are as efficient as it can stop from sixty miles per hour in ninety nine feet.
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The steering control is good and the effort of steering depends on which driving mode you are opting. Among all the driving modes, the +R mode is a bit heavy and stiff. The handling of car is refined providing a thrill to drive because of its very light curb weight of the car.
Exterior and interior features of Honda Civic Type R touring:
It is 179.4 inches in length, 73.9 inches in width and 56.5 inches in height. The design of 2019 Honda Civic Type R is very aggressive with sleek angles and linear lines indulges your glance at every second. It is the iconic symbol of our racing legacy with sharp front bumpers and jewel shaped LED headlights that are automatically focused with high beams when required. The versatile hatchback body design has a light chassis with wide fenders and twenty inches alloy wheels to give more sporty looks to the car. It is unique in its striking wing shaped spoiler that is a perfect example of stylish design and aerodynamics while the stunning tail lights and fierce exhaust depicts a bold appearance in its looks.
The interior of the car is stunning with heavy bolstered red and black suede fabric covered seats which are highly comfortable and luxurious. The gear shift knob is aluminum made that offers best connection between car and the driver providing six speed manual transmission. The steering wheel is also leather wrapped that will give you ultimate grip to turn on any track. The infotainment is provided by seven inches display screen mounted on the dashboard with twelve speakers’ audio system which is compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car play. The Honda Link keeps you connected on roads providing you multi angle parking camera while Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System provides you with maps and 3D views of roads and lanes.
It also features many drivers’ assistance programs leading drivers with forward collision warning system, lane watch assistance and blind spot detection while the racing car features all the latest safety features ensuring a safe and secure drive. The Collision Mitigation Braking system helps you in applying brakes automatically whenever any vehicle comes for collision. Lane keeping assistance system will help the drivers in adjusting direction of vehicle automatically to keep it in its lane. Adaptive cruise control is also featured in Honda Type R along with emergency brakes and air bags to avoid any mishaps during collisions.
Major competitors of Honda Civic Type R Touring:
Some of the major competitors of Honda Civic type R 2019 include Toyota Corolla 2019, Honda Accord, Mazda 3, Subaru Impreza, Ford Focus RS, Subaru WRX STI and Volkswagen Golf R.
Price:
The starting price of Honda Civic Type R touring 2019 is 36,300 US dollars with a limited warranty of three years or thirty six thousand miles covered.
Country
USA
Body
Sedan
Engine
Transmission
Manual
Drive
FWD
Exterior Color
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Interior Color
Black, Red
Overall length (mm)
4556 mm
overall width (mm)
1877 mm
overall height (mm)
1435 mm
wheel base (mm)
2700 mm
Turning radius (m)
12 m - curb to curb
Kerb Weight (KG)
1117 Kg
Track Front (mm)
1600 mm
Track Rear (mm)
1592 mm
Cylinder
4 inline
Engine Capacity (cc)
1998 cc
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)
399@2500
Max out (Kw@rpm)
228@6500
Valve Train
DOHC 16 Valves
Horse Power (HP)
306 Hp
Fuel economy
City/Highway: 22/28 MPG
Steering
Electric power assist speed sensing steering-Rack and Pinion
Transmission: 6 speed manual with Rev-Match control-inc: lightweight single-mass flywheel-helical limited-slip differential and three-mode drive system
Transmission with Oil cooler
Front wheel drive
Gas pressurized shock absorbers
Front and rear anti roll bars
Automatic with driver control ride control sport tuned adaptive suspension
Electric power assist speed sensing steering
Quasi-Dual stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finisher
4 wheel anti lock braking system-brake assist-Hill hold control and electric parking brake
Wheels: alloy-inc: chrome nuts-red H center badges and red styling line
Spare tire mobility kit
Clear coat paint
Body colored front bumper
Body colored rear bumper
Rocker panel extensions
Black side windows trim
Body colored door handles
Body colored power heated side mirrors with manual folding and turn signal indicator
Fixed rear window with fixed interval wiper-heated wiper park and defroster
Light tinted glass
Speed sensitive variable intermittent wipers
Galvanized steel/aluminum panels
Wing spoiler
Black grille
Lift gate rear cargo access
Fully automatic aero-composite led low/high beam daytime running headlamp with delay off
Radio: 540-watt AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM premium audio-inc: 12 speakers including subwoofer-7 inch display audio with high resolution WVGA (800x480) electrostatic touch-screen and customizable feature settings-Honda Satellite-Linked navigation system with voice recognition and Honda HD digital traffic-Bluetooth HandsFreeLink- Bluetooth streaming audio-Pandora compatibility-SMS text message function-radio data system (RDS)-speed sensitive volume control (SVC)-1.5 amp USB smart phone/audio interface port in front-1.0 amp USB audio interface port in center console-Honda Link-apple CarPlay integration-Android auto integration-illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio control and navigation control and in-type roof-mounted antenna
Radio with seek scan and clock-voice activation and external memory control
540w regular amplifier
1 LCD monitor in the front
High bolstered front bucket sport seats
6 way driver seat-inc: manual recline-height adjustment and fore/aft movement
4 way passenger seat-inc: manual recline and fore/aft movement
60-40 folding bench front facing fold forward seatback rear seat
Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
Gauges-inc: speedometer-odometer-tachometer-turbo-supercharger boost-trip odometer and trip computer
Power rear windows
Leather/metal look steering wheel
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
Compass
Proximity key for doors and push button start
Valet function
Power fuel flap locking type
Remote keyless entry with integrated key transmitter-illuminated entry-illuminated ignition switch and panic button
Remote releases-inc: power cargo access
Cruise control with steering wheel controls
Dual zone front automatic air conditioning
HVAC-inc: under seat ducts
Glove box
Driver foot rest
Suede-effect fabric seating surfaces with type R Logo-inc: double red stitching
Interior trim-inc: simulated carbon fiber instrument panel insert-simulated carbon fiber door panel insert-metal look console insert and metal look interior accents
Full cloth headliner
Simulated suede door trim insert
Aluminum gear shift knob
Day night rear view mirror
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors with driver and passenger illumination
Full floor console with covered storage-rear console with storage and 1 12V DC power outlets
Front map lights
Fade to off interior lighting
Full carpet floor covering-inc: carpet front and rear floor mats
Carpet floor trim and carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim
Roll up cargo cover
Cargo feature-inc: spare tire mobility kit
Cargo space lights
FOB controls-inc: trunk/hatch/tail gate and remote engine start
Instrument panel bin-driver/passenger and rear door bins
Power 1st row windows with driver and passenger 1 touch up down
Delayed accessory power
Power door locks with auto lock feature
System monitor
Redundant digital speedometer
Trip computer
Outside temp gauge
Digital/analog display
Seats with simulated suede back material
Fixed front head restraints and fixed rear head restraints
Sliding front and center armrest
Perimeter alarm
Engine immobilizer
1 12V DC power outlet
Air filtration
VSA electronic stability control (ESC)
ABS and driveline traction control
Side impact beams
Dual stage driver and passenger seat-mounted side airbags
Low tire pressure warning
Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
Curtain 1st and 2nd row airbags
Airbag occupancy sensor
Rear child safety locks
Outboard and lap and shoulder safety belts-inc: height adjusters and pretensioners