Is 2023 Type R AWD?
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The Honda Civic Type R is arguably one of the top hot hatches you can buy. With a supercar-like performance, it's packed with enough power to make your daily drive around the Arlington, TX area exciting. Even though they're already known for producing high-performance cars, the Japanese brand wanted to rework their Civic Type R and make it even better than before. The new model has a lighter body, a powerful 306hp engine, and a whole new look. The new car will likely start just under $40,000 when it hits the market in 2023. Show What's New for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R?The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is a new car model that has just started to be sold. Like any other new model, it comes with several improvements and innovations that should please even the most demanding customers. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R will be equipped as standard with Honda's latest infotainment system, running through a 9.0-inch touchscreen. Further, it will include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging. Trims & FeaturesThe Civic Type R has long been one of the most popular hot hatches on the market, and the 2023 version is no exception. Available in three trims-the FK8, FK9, and R-the Type R is available with a turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter inline-four that produces 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission, as well as a limited-slip differential that helps it get from zero to sixty in about five seconds flat. The driver will choose between two drive modes: Comfort mode, which makes for a more compliant ride, or Sport mode, which tightens the suspension and steering for better handling on more winding roads. HorsepowerThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine capable of generating one horsepower per cubic inch. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission with paddle shifters and a wide ratio range. The transmission was designed specifically to handle the engine's high torque output, which Honda estimates at around 295ft-lbs at 3250 RPMs (0-60 estimated at under 5 seconds). The engine also features an advanced variable valve timing system which allows it to run efficiently on regular or premium fuel. SafetyThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has ranked the Honda Civic Type R as one of the safest American roads. This ranking was given due to the vehicle's innovative front impact protection system, designed to help protect frontal occupants in a vehicle collision. The Civic Type R's frontal structural design helps absorb energy in a crash, minimizing injuries and damage to the vehicle itself. Visit Us in Arlington, TX TodayThe all-new Honda Civic Type R is the reimagination of a generation to change the expectations of what a performance car should be. Whether you come to us at our dealership in Arlington, TX, or online, we look forward to helping you achieve your dream of owning one. If you have any questions about the vehicle or financing, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We can't wait to hear from you soon. This is the 2023 Civic Type R, the most powerful R-branded Honda road car ever built, and arguably the most important enthusiasts’ machine of the year. The sixth Civic Type R since the series was launched in 1997 is based on the latest 11th generation Civic hatch, but it closely follows the template established by the previous R model that was launched in 2017. And that means, unlike the Civic Si, which comes only as a sedan, that the hottest Civic is very definitely a hatch. There had been some wild speculation during the new model’s early development that it might switch to all-wheel drive, along with some slightly more believable predictions that the 2023 machine would adopt a hybrid setup, or offer a dual-clutch transmission. But the car as delivered is simpler, more familiar, and probably all the better for it from a driver’s perspective. More Power But Same Philosophy Honda has stuck with the existing K20 2.0-litre turbo engine and six-speed manual transmission, making only detail improvements to both, though those changes mean the 2023 R generates even more power. Exactly how much of an advance it makes on the outgoing U.S.-spec FK8’s 306 hp (310 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque (Japanese and European versions were rated at 316 hp/320 PS) Honda isn’t saying just yet. But whatever it kicks out it once again sends to the front wheels through a mechanical limited slip differential. Related: Honda Reveals New 2022 Civic Si With 200 HP Turbo And Type R’s Rev-Matching Tech No performance figures are available, and Honda hasn’t released a weight figure to help us accurately estimate them, but the 2023 car is likely to shortcut the crazy (for a FWD car) 4.9 seconds the old Type R required to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in Car & Driver’s hands, and guaranteed to be quicker on any track you care to name. It has already set a new production-car record for a front-wheel drive car at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, though recovering its Nürburgring crown by beating the smokin’ 7 min 20 seconds time set by the Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept in 2019 might be too much to ask. If you fancy having a go yourself you’ll be able to track your progress using the Honda LogR data logger that displays real-time information on the car’s behavior and is backed by a digital stopwatch. You can even share your driving videos from the comfort of your all-red Type R bucket seats, which are upholstered in a suede-style fabric to prevent you sliding around during high-G maneuvers. Premium Materials, Full Digital Gauge Pack The polished metal gear shifter looks like a carryover from the old car, but almost everything else is new. The 11th generation Civic’s horizontal dashboard design and 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen gives the 2023 Type R a distinctly premium look, and is enhanced with a simple leather-wrapped steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster that can show two conventional engine- and road-speed dials in normal driving, or switch to a horizontal supercar-like tach-dominated layout when you engage the R+ driving mode. The finishing touch is the numbered Type R plaque, which moves from behind the gear shifter to a more prominent home on the honeycomb-pattern trim panel above the glovebox. Smaller Wheels, Wider Tires Honda hasn’t yet detailed the chassis upgrades that turn the regular 11th-gen Civic into a Type R, or how this 2023 car improves on its predecessor, but it does describe the body as “lightweight and highly rigid”, claiming that the driving feel is increased by “enhanced suspension and steering performance.” Which doesn’t really mean anything, but the pictures show reveals some key changes. The image above shows four-piston Brembo monobloc calipers at the front end of the car gripping floating steel rotors that are neither drilled or grooved, which is what you’d find on the outgoing car. But look at the wheels. The old car rolled on 20-inch rims, but these are nineteens, which should mean they’re lighter and have less rotational mass, and therefore improve handling. But to retain a decent footprint the rubber (in this case, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S) moves from 245/30 ZR20 to 265/30 ZR19. If you want to geek out on how downsizing wheels and tires can affect handling, there’s a great article on that subject and how it relates to the old FK8 Type R over at Road & Track. Muscular Styling, But More Muted Despite losing an inch of diameter, the 2023 car’s rims fill the new fat fender flares just fine, and Honda also flared the doors to make sure the wide arches don’t look like crude add-ons. It’s great to see that Honda has ditched the nasty fake mesh bumper inserts that spoiled the last version’s credibility, we welcome the return of the triple-tailpipe exhaust, and the new motorsport-inspired spoiler gets a big thumbs up. Related: Does A Honda Civic Type R Have Any Hope Against A VW Golf R And BMW M240i? But this Type R definitely has a more subtle vibe than its predecessors, and we can’t help wondering if some Type R fans might wish it was a little more visually arresting, particularly given the reception given to Toyota’s aggressive new GR Corolla. Picking the right paint might help out here: the 2023 Type R is available in Rallye Red, Racing Blue Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Sonic Grey Pearl and, of course, Championship White. Exact prices and details of any available options and packs will be dished out closer to the fall-2022 on-sale date, but we expect the 2023 Civic Type R to come with an MSRP of around $40,000, making it slightly more affordable than the $44k Volkswagen Golf R. Do you think Honda has hit the spot with the 2023 Civic Type R? Does it look aggressive enough and would you pick it over a GR Corolla or Golf R? Leave a comment and let us know. PHOTO GALLERYmore photos... Is the 2023 Civic Type R AWD?It blends the R's AWD all-season traction with the Type R's momentum capabilities.
Is the new Honda Civic Type R AWD?Unlike those cars, however, the Civic Type R is actually still front-wheel drive. With 306 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbo four, not being AWD sounds like a recipe for torque steer, but Honda's suspension and driveline engineers have proven to be quite clever.
Is Civic Type R 2023 FWD?The 2023 Honda Civic Type R could become the fastest front-wheel-drive production car to lap the Nurburgring motor racing circuit in Germany, with the Japanese car-maker reportedly undertaking extensive testing for two days last week.
Does the Type R come in AWD?We understand that Honda does not have an all-wheel drive option for the Civic (nor does Acura have AWD for the Integra). In the sporty fun, but not extreme trims like the Sport and even the Si, that is understandable.
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