As we all know, as a very representative model of Honda, Civic can continue to sell well in China, not only because it bears the aura of "Type-R", but also because the original Civic Type-R has only been introduced through parallel imports, and the price is quite high, making many JDM fans out of reach.
However, recently there is news that the new generation (11th generation) Civic Type-R is expected to be imported by Dongfeng Honda, and the new car is expected to be introduced into the domestic market in 2022, which means that the price of the new car or will be significantly reduced.
Although the new car is still in a camouflage state, according to the latest spy photos released by the previous official, the overall shape of the new car can be roughly seen, but the details are not yet known.
Specifically, the new car styling is based on the new 11th-generation Civic HATCHBACK upgrade, and more aerodynamic suites are added to the regular model to make it more performance-oriented.
Although the shape is obviously more feminine than the previous generation of FK8 model, but also maintain the faith of the Type-R family, from the previous spy photos, the new model has been equipped with Brembo brake calipers and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and maintained in the rear of the car with a mid-three exhaust with spoiler design, the fighting atmosphere is still the same.
In terms of interior, the new car, like the previous generation of models, does not have too many highlights, and the styling basically continues the styling style of the new 11th generation Civic.
However, it is expected that the sports seats will still be replaced with the same as the old model, in order to ensure the wrapping of the vehicle under the extreme driving, and with a more sporty red element.
In terms of power, the new car may continue to be equipped with a 2.0T "redhead" engine, but add a hybrid system, with a maximum combined power of 294 kilowatts (400 hp) and is expected to be equipped with a four-wheel drive system.
It is worth mentioning that Honda officials have said that the car will only provide manual transmission models, matched with a 6MT gearbox. In addition, if the Civic Type-R is really to be introduced, then the engine will also be imported from the original and will not be differentiated from the overseas version.
With the domestic introduction of this true "red label" performance car, it means that the domestic performance steel cannon will have one more choice.
Mercedes-Benz AMG
Guidance price: 39.57-57.98 million yuan
Elantra N (expected)
Referring to the 2021 Honda Civic Type-R in North America, the price is only 43995 US dollars, about 286,300 yuan, but compared with the domestic only parallel import price is as high as more than 700,000, it is indeed a bit outrageous.
Therefore, if the new Honda Civic Type-R can really be introduced, the price must be the biggest advantage of the new car, and it is expected that the future price of the new car will not be higher than the domestic performance car price "ceiling" Mercedes-Benz AMG, right?
Netizen 1: I hope the pricing does not die, otherwise we will buy A35 and S3.
Netizen 2: Responding upstairs, I guess first - 450,000!
Netizen 3: In contrast, I am more looking forward to the introduction of modern Elantra N into China.
Netizen 4: The introduction of the hybrid system is a distrust and blasphemy against honda's red-headed machine!
Netizen 5: Upstairs, I don't understand, the introduction of the motor is for four-wheel drive and break through the power bottleneck.
Netizen 6: Ye Qing Jie! Ten generations later, there is no Type-R!