Head to Head: Honda Civic Type R vs NSX R by Sarah Bradley

HondaNewsToday. - This is news from Honda Civic information with the title Head to Head: Honda Civic Type R vs NSX R that written by Sarah Bradley and published in Independent site.

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Twenty-five years separate the first and the most recent R-badged Honda models. Yup, a quarter of a century of high-performance development stands between the original NSX-R and the latest Civic Type R. Just how different are they?

The technical improvements are immediately evident in the two cars’ power outputs. In period, Honda claimed 276bhp for the NSX-R’s charismatic 3.0-litre V6, but legend has it that was more like 300bhp-plus. This was impressive for an early 1990s supercar, but these days the NSX-R has to give best to the Civic Type R, which boasts 316bhp from a four-cylinder turbo drivetrain clothed in an eminently sensible four-seater hatchback body.

The Civic’s day-to-day usability extends to a special Comfort chassis mode, while there’s a front limited-slip diff plus stupendous brakes and steering. Its family car roots are clear – in stark contrast to the NSX-R, which took the already faintly ridiculous, mid-engined NSX as its base and then took the slightly berserk route. More than 100kg of ‘unnecessary’ components such as sound deadening were stripped out, and “lightness added” with the likes of Recaro carbon-Kevlar bucket seats. The result was a 1,230kg missile.

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Living with the 2017 Honda Civic Si: the good and the bad by Brandon Turkus

HondaNewsToday. - This is news from Honda Civic information with the title Living with the 2017 Honda Civic Si: the good and the bad that written by Brandon Turkus and published in Motorauthority site.

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The latest Honda Civic is also the best Honda Civic. That's an easy statement to make, but it's not quite as simple when you add the “Si” designation on the end. Because despite a raft of bad Civics for the current model to overshadow, the reality is that the Si range has been a much more consistent entry, offering fantastic driving dynamics in an affordable, reliable package.

The 2017 Honda Civic Si ticks those boxes easily. And considering how disappointing the last-generation Si was, the 2018 automatically feels like a standout. But compared to great Si models, like the spectacular eighth-gen car or the famous sixth-gen model, it's much more difficult to judge this new entry.

So I borrowed one for a week, and packed on nearly 400 miles. I'd have happily done another 400, too. This Si is going to be one of the good ones.

The Good: The first turbocharged Civic Si is unlike any other. Torque from the 1.5-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder isn't only easy to access, it's difficult to ignore. There's 192 pound-feet and it's all available between 2,100 and 5,000 rpm, so if you don't feel like downshifting to make a freeway pass, then don't. The torque is so abundant that simply digging into the throttle in sixth gear allows the Civic Si to gather speed unlike any of its predecessors. Even around town, the accessibility of this powertrain makes the latest Si the easiest to drive by a huge margin.

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The New Hot Sport Hatch Champion Is The Honda Civic Type-R by Sam Abuelsamid

HondaNewsToday. - This is news from Honda Civic information with the title The New Hot Sport Hatch Champion Is The Honda Civic Type-R that written by Sam Abuelsamid and published in Forbes site.

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It’s been 25 years since Honda Motor Company introduced the first Type-R badge on the NSX, but for some reason, it’s never been applied to a Honda badged car in North America. Aside from the mid-1990s Acura Integra Type-R, the hottest Hondas have been reserved for Europe and Japan. Thankfully, that is no longer true. The fifth-generation Civic Type-R is now on sale in Honda’s largest market and I’ve had a chance to drive it in its natural environment.

For Honda, Type-R is defined as a race car for the street. That doesn’t mean these are meant as high-end competition cars. Rather, a Type-R is designed to be driven to your local club racing track or autocross venue, thrashed for the day and then driven home again. Honda recently invited us to drive the Civic Type-R to Ridge Motorsports Park west of Seattle for a few hours of lapping on the 2.47-mile, 16-turn road circuit. After our track time and a technology briefing from Civic product planner Rob Keogh we hit the road for a nearly 200-mile drive loop to Port Townsend and back down the east side of the Hood Canal.

So what sets a Type-R from a run-of-the-mill Civic hatchback? There are certainly the obvious boy racer visual cues like the giant wing sitting above the rear hatch glass and the bulked up fenders. More power is obvious to compete with the likes of the VW Golf R, Ford Focus RS and Subaru WRX STi. 

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Unlucky Honda Civic Type R Owner Gets Rear-Ended Heading Home from Dealer by Chris Tsui

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Imagine this: You were somehow lucky enough to snag the new, awesome, highly sought-after Honda Civic Type R. The day finally comes when you can pick up and bring home your new hot hatch baby. The car is ready—yourself even more so. You make your way over to the dealership, the salesman congratulates you, and you finally get to drive off in your factory-fresh Type R in all its new-car-scented, Nurburgring-crushing glory. 

On the way home, you're ecstatic. You marvel at the lack of torque steer. You drink in all of the semi-jealous looks you're getting from certain young males in other cars. You wonder why on earth Honda thought getting rid of the volume knob was ever a good idea. And then...BAM. Some "jackass not paying attention" rear-ends you, sending you smashing into the car in front. 

Well, that's exactly what happened to one Greg Ellingson over the weekend.

According to Jalopnik, Greg flew all the way to Boston from Philadelphia to get this Polished Metal Civic Type R, which only cost him $39,000 all-in. (For those scoffing at an almost 40-grand Civic, this may as well be a bargain compared to what some other dealers are charging.) Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the accident that occurred near Guilford, Connecticut, just 150 miles into Ellingson's long drive home.

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2017 Honda Civic SI Sedan First Test Review by Jason Udy

HondaNewsToday. - This is news from Honda Civic information with the title 2017 Honda Civic SI Sedan First Test Review that written by Jason Udy and published in Motortrend site.

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Although Honda is finally blessing the American market with the hardcore Civic Type R hatchback, the Japanese automaker hasn’t forgotten about the Civic Si that has represented the pinnacle of Civic performance in the U.S. since the mid-1980s. The 10th-generation Honda Civic was introduced in 2016, but Honda waited until 2017 to release the Honda Civic Si sedan and Si coupe. With the 2017 model year marking the 10-year anniversary of the Si sedan, we tested a 2017 model to see how it’s progressed.

For most of its lifetime, the Si has featured a unique powertrain. This time, the 10th-gen Si gets a tweaked version of the 1.5-liter turbo I-4 found in more pedestrian Civic models as well as the CR-V crossover and redesigned 2018 Accord sedan. With an engine related to the mainstream model, is the sport-injected 2017 Honda Civic Si as special as its predecessors?

In the Si, the 1.5-liter turbo features a 10.3:1 compression ratio, direct injection, 16-valve DOHC with dual variable timing control, and a single-scroll 11-vane turbo with an internal wastegate producing up to 20.3 psi of boost. Power is rated 205 hp at 5,700 rpm and 192 lb-ft of torque from 2,100–5,000 rpm. Unlike previous sport-injected Civics, the new turbo 1.5-liter has a relatively low 6,500-rpm redline. (In fact, the base Civic’s 2.0-liter I-4 makes peak power at 6,300 rpm and has a 6,800-rpm redline.) The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transaxle with a helical limited-slip differential.

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2018 Honda Civic Type R review by Louis Cordony

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It’s fitting Honda chose Dresden as the base to globally launch its 2018 Honda Civic Type R. 

The small city in Germany’s south was once its cultural jewel before allied forces levelled it in World War Two. It remained in ruins until, over the past thirty years, Dresden citizens began to rebuild it to former glory. 

Honda’s Type R lineage has suffered a similar experience. Faster, better rivals bombed the badge into retirement in 2012. During this absence, however, Honda chose to quietly rebuild its performance arm.

Now, arriving this September for $50,990, an all-new Civic Type R will inject a hot Honda back into the Australian market. And it’s coming with vengeance.

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Dealership Markups For The Honda Civic Type R Are Getting Ridiculous by Jay Traugott

HondaNewsToday. - This is news from Honda Civic type R information with the title Dealership Markups For The Honda Civic Type R Are Getting Ridiculous that written by Jay Traugott.

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The Honda Civic Type R is already proving to be wildly popular online, and it hasn’t even arrived in dealerships yet. That doesn’t mean, however, that Honda stores won’t take a deposit in order to secure yourself one of those hot hatches. But be aware, because many Honda dealers are already demanding expensive markups, even as much as $25,000 over the $34,775 base price. You read that right, and we will repeat: $25,000.

The civicx.com forum has been compiling an organized list of California Honda dealerships detailing, by city, whether they’ll charge MSRP, the number of Type Rs expected to arrive, the number of people so far on the wait list, and the type of wait list (first come, first serve, etc). To their non-greedy credit, just under 30 dealerships are charging MSRP. But there’s a disturbing growing number of dealerships who either might charge MSRP or haven’t made a final decision. And then there are those who’ve confirmed markups. There are three planning to charge $20,000 over MSRP, but that’s at the higher end. A number of others are marking units up starting at $1,500.

That’s the minimum, at least so far. People are also comparing notes on Twitter. Someone informed The Smoking Tire host, Matt Farah, about a Honda dealership charging $60,000. For a Civic Type R. Unreal. So, for those who are keen on buying a Civic Type R, we highly suggest to do your homework first. Call multiple Honda dealers and ask directly if they’ll be marking up. Your decision entirely whether to oblige their greediness.

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2017 Honda Civic Si First Review by Bob Nagy

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It’s fair to say the 10th generation Civic has been nothing short of a success on every level–including sales. But for enthusiasts, the best is yet to come. While the imminent arrival of the 306-horsepower Civic Type R continues to grab the lion’s share of headlines, the just-launched Civic Si is the one most likely to win the hearts and minds of those seeking a daily driver that’s born to run but still built to please. We recently drove the Si Coupe and Sedan on a closed course at the newly redone Honda Proving Center of California as well as on a selection of challenging high-desert roadways.

Expanding on the solid foundation of its baseline Civic, the new Si boasts its own selection of performance upgrades that create the most agile and best-handling Si ever. As in the past, the Si package centers on enhancements to the powertrain and suspension but also includes exterior and interior changes with the added benefit of being roughly 100 pounds lighter. 

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Honda launches Civic Si coupe and sedan by Mark Huffman

HondaNewsToday. - This is news from Honda civic information with the title Honda launches Civic Si coupe and sedan that written by Mark Huffman and published in Customer Affair site.

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The Honda civic is a popular small sedan that Honda is trying to make even more popular. Over the weekend it released sportier versions of the car in the form of the 2017 Honda Civic Si coupe and sedan.

Honda calls it the most ambitious remake of the Civic in its 44-year history.

Under the hood the Si boasts a high-performance, high-torque turbocharged DOHC in-line four-cyinder engine. Honda says the engine's peak 205 horsepower is achieved at 1300 rpm lower in the rev range. A six-speed manual transmission is the only power train option.

Both models are lighter than previous generations, helping to boost fuel efficiency. Both come with a default “normal” driving mode and an optional “sport mode.” Normal gives you a smoother ride while sport offers quicker response and a tauter driving experience.

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Honda to release new Civic in summer By Kaoru Kubono

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Honda Motor Co Ltd will release its next-generation Civic in the summer. Honda will offer three models of the new Civic; a hatchback, sedan and sports car.

The power train of the new Civic is a 1.5L direct-injection engine with the “VTEC” variable valve timing (VVT) mechanism and a turbocharger. It is combined with either a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) or a six-speed manual transmission (MT).

The Civic is Honda’s world car. Since its debut in 1972, the company has sold about 24 million units of the Civic. The sedan is manufactured at Yorii Plant in Saitama Prefecture. The hatchback and sports car are manufactured at Swindon Plant of Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd, which is the company’s manufacturing base in the UK.

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Honda is introducing a Civic hatchback for 2017 By Mark Huffman

HondaNewsToday. - This is news from Honda Civic information with the title Honda is introducing a Civic hatchback for 2017 that wrote By Mark Huffman.

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The Honda Civic is already one of the best selling cars in America. Valued for it's quality, features, and resale value, Kelley Blue Book declared the 2016 Civic the winner of its Overall Best Buy Award.

New for 2017, Honda is introducing a Civic Hatchback, a styling throwback to the 1960s and 70s. The new model offers Euro-inspired styling and five-door versatility. It will also serve as the basis for the new Civic Type-R launching in the U.S. in 2017.

Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., says the Civic Hatchback was introduced first in Europe and sold well.

"Now, we're bringing this sporty, stylish and versatile Civic Hatchback to North America, as we amp up the performance of our incredible Civic lineup with each new Civic model," Conrad said.

The Civic Hatchback will come in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Sport Touring trims. Engine features, however, are limited. In the U.S. market, the hatchback is powered by a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder with peak output of 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque in LX, EX and EX-L trims. The Sport and Sport Touring trims will offer 180 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque, featuring a high-flow center-mounted exhaust.

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Look at Honda Civic Red Bull Global Rallycross Race Car

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According AutoGuide site describe that Introduced at the 2016 New York Auto Show, the 2016 Honda Civic Red Bull Global Rallycross race car packs a serious punch with over 600 horsepower on tap. According to the Japanese automaker, the coupe is capable of hitting 60 mph from a standstill in a mere 1.9 seconds while being able to withstand 70-foot table-top jumps found in the Red Bull Global Rallycross series.

The race car is developed in collaboration with Red Bull and champion-winning team Olsbergs MSE and Sebastian Ericksson along with Joni Wiman will be drivers for Team Honda.

The 2016 Honda Civic Red Bull Global Rallycross race car will make its competition debut on May 21 and 22 at a double header event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Honda Civic Accessories : Honda Civic 2004-2014 Auto Center Armrest Console Cover. Protects from Dirt and Damage Renews old damaged consoles

HondaNewsToday. - Auto Console Covers has introduced their product with titled Honda Civic 2004-2014 Auto Center Armrest Console Cover. Protects from Dirt and Damage Renews old damaged consoles as Honda Civic Accessories.

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Center Armrest covers protect, renew and add comfort to the center console of your vehicle. This cover fits a 2004-2014 HONDA CIVIC. Picture shown of our product on a center armrest. Cover is made from a fleece fabric and is machine washable.

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5 Reasons to Choose the Honda Civic Sedan by Kiara Jones

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While the Honda Civic has been a popular model, many drivers overlook the possibility of the Honda Civic sedan. The Honda Civic sedan 2015 models have recently had a facelift, making them even more attractive to any potential buyers. Before you dismiss a Honda Civic sedan for sale, here are five good reasons to choose this model.

Very Attractive Pricing:

Honda have realised that the Honda Civic sedan lacks the sales power of its hatchback sibling. However, the company have sought to rectify this with a lower entry price point to boost the sales of the Honda Civic sedan 2015 models. The new pricing structure has meant that the base model Civic Vi offers the cheapest mainstream small sedan on the Australian market. This beats out the Holden Cruze Equipe, Ford Focus Ambiente, Toyota Corolla Ascent and Mazda3 Neo on price.

Fantastic New Features:

Honda have been upgrading the features on many models in their lineup and the Honda Civic sedan is no exception. The Honda Civic sedan 2015 models will feature an upgraded media system. This is not the same unit seen in the recently launched Odyssey and Jazz but is a simple to use and effective system. The system also features quick to connect Bluetooth and two USB devices to allow you to use your own devices to stream audio. The infotainment system also serves as the screen for the reversing camera. This offers three modes of viewing for ultimate convenience and safety.

Upgraded Aesthetics:

The new Honda Civic Sedan for sale also features upgraded cabin aesthetics. The upholstery is trimmed with a grey ruched finish. The instrument panel also features a blue display which creates a contemporary ambiance. These touches make the cabin feel comfortable and given the legroom in the rear, both front and rear passengers should be able to enjoy even longer haul journeys. The rear seats also include ISOFIX child restraint points for optimum safety. 

Plenty of Space:

The Honda Civic sedan 2015 models also provide passengers with plenty of space. The seats feel spacious and comfortable, with plenty of storage options located around the cabin. There are large pockets in both the front and rear doors, map pockets in the seatbacks and large cupholders. The cargo space is particularly impressive, offering 440 litres with a space saver spare wheel hidden in the boot. This means that the Honda Civic sedan can comfortably handle all you would need for a long journey or family day out.

Uncompromised Performance:

One of the most attractive features of the Civic range is the performance and the new Honda Civic sedan sticks with this heritage. The 1.8 petrol engine offers 104kW power with the five speed automatic transmission. This delivers thrifty fuel economy of 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres. The model also features an Econ mode for optimising fuel consumption in heavy traffic urban conditions.

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