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Honda has unveiled a new generation of its Civic Compact for the 2022 model year, but so far we’ve only seen the regular Civic sedans and Civic hatchback variants.<\/p>\n
Sporty Si- and Type-R variants are also in the works, the latter being seen again in prototype form.<\/p>\n
The outgoing Civic Type R is a favorite here at Motor Authority, so the engineers have a solid base from which to prepare the redesigned model. What we do know is that the latest Civic range benefits from a stiffer platform compared to its predecessor, which should also benefit the new Type R.<\/p>\n
2022 Honda Civic Type R espionage recordings – Image rights: S. Baldauf \/ SB-Medien<\/p>\n
According to Honda, improvements in body and chassis stiffness in the latest Civic range (8% better torsional stiffness and 13% better flexural stiffness) have resulted in improvements in driveability and handling, as well as noise, vibration and harshness levels. The wheelbase and track width have also been increased.<\/p>\n
The Type R will again be based on the Civic Hatchback, which for the latest generation has adopted a Fastback profile instead of the chunkier look of its predecessor. And with the Type R, the rear wing looks smaller, which gives the car a more mature look. The single exhaust tip seen on this prototype is just a temporary unit and will likely be replaced with a three-pipe design, as on the retiring Type R.<\/p>\n
The interior of the latest Civic range has taken a giant leap in technology and refinement. Digital screens are used for the instrument cluster (a partial digital screen comes standard and a full digital screen is available on higher end models) and infotainment, and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included as standard.<\/p>\n
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Honda Civic Hatchback 2022<\/p>\n
It’s not clear what mechanical modifications are planned for the Type R, but we can expect a version of the previous model’s 2.0-liter turbo in-line 4 to be under the hood of this prototype, possibly with more than that current 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive will likely be standard on the new Civic Type R, and we wouldn’t be surprised if some form of electrification is made available at some point.<\/p>\n
While the Civic sedan will be built at a plant in Alliston, Canada, the hatch, which will go on sale later this year, will be sourced from a plant in Greensburg, Indiana. This is the first time a Civic hatch has been built at a US facility. This means that the new Type R will also be built in the USA, unlike the previous model, which came from a factory in the UK.<\/p>\n
Honda has announced that the new Type R will be sold in 2022. That means a reveal could come later this year. As mentioned, a new Si is also in the works, although we’ve heard it will only be available as a sedan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Honda has unveiled a new generation of its Civic Compact for the 2022 model year, but so far we’ve only seen the regular Civic sedans and Civic hatchback variants. Sporty Si- and Type-R variants are also in the works, the latter being seen again in prototype form. The outgoing Civic Type R is a favorite […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2038,"featured_media":684,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n