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Officially Announced: the 2016 Honda Civic Type R (with 15 Photos)

Maybe you have seen our previous reports before, now the all-new 4th-generation Civic Type R is official: equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged VTEC 4-cylinder engine, producing 310ps, 295 lb-ft of torque. Only need 5.7 seconds to reach 100kmh (62mph), top speed can reach 167mph.

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Below are some detail specs:

– 2.0L turbocharged VTEC 4-cylinder engine
– 310ps@6,500RPM, 295 lb-ft of torque@2,500RPM; redline: 7,000RPM
– 6-speed manual transmission, FWD
– 235/35R19 tires, Brembo brakes
– Adaptive damper system
– Dual axis strut front suspension to reduce torque steering; Dual pinion Electric power steering
– GT Pack includes optional electronic features such as: dual-zone automa...

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More 2016 Honda Civic Type R Photos Leaked, Showing Full Car Body

Two weeks ago, we have reported the new Civic Type R is coming to the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next month, with three teaser images. Today, more photos of the new Civic Type R have surfaced on the internet.

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From the below photos we can see the quad exhaust in the back, and also the huge rear spoiler. Enjoy the gallery and stay tuned for our coverage next month.

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2016 Honda Civic Type R Preview Photos Released

Honda does has a racing root. It even puts its auto racing enthusiasm into products such as the Civic, and produce the Civic Type R. But before we drilling down to the details, let me tell you a sad news (maybe some folks have already known): historically speaking Honda has never sold the Civic Type R in US market in the past, and we heard that this is also true for the upcoming generation too. However, fellow US readers please do not give up hope: because we have also heard that Acura is building a ILX Type S with 300+hp for us!

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Contrary to some people’s intuition, the Civic Type R is not just a Civic with high-output engine...

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2015 Honda Civic Revealed, Added Special Edition Trim

Today Honda released information regardint its hot-selling compact sedan – the 2015 Civic.

Compared to the 2014 model year, the 2015 Civic does not has siginificant changes or updates. One major point in the press release is the addition of the Special Edition model (Civic SE).

Basically speaking, the Civic SE packs some upgrade options with a discounted combined pricing. The SE trim comes with automatic AC, an upgraded audio system with LCD display and also the Honda LaneWatch system. The Civic SE has very similar features to the 2015 Toyota Corolla, but is $1,475 more expensive.

The Civic has advantages such as better performance in the IIHS crash test, fully independen...

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Toyota will reveal a new mid-size sedan on 4/18

Toyota is going to release a new mid-size sedan, which is believed to sit between the Corolla and Camry, in the Chinese market.

To see why this makes a business case, first let’s see what the competition in the market right now is. In China, Honda has a model called Crider, which fill the gap between the Civic and Accord. It has a 104.3 inches wheelbase and comes with the 1.8L engine which it shares with the Civic. The Crider has a MacPherson front suspension, and a torsion beam for the rear suspension. A normal Crider carries a MSRP which approximately half the price of an Audi A3 sedan.

Below is the exterior and interior of the Honda Crider.

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The Korean auto maker a...

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