Honda News: All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R – the Ultimate Hot Hatch – Arriving at Dealers

[G. David Felt]

Starting with an MSRP of $42,895 and a $1,095 destination charge, $43,990 price, Honda has embodied their own challenging spirit, using their racetrack proven engineering to deliver a thrilling performance for owners on the road and on the track. "The perfect capstone to our 11th-generation Civic lineup, the sportiest, most fun-to-drive Civic in our history" per VP of sales for American Honda, Mamadou Diallo.

The Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S. with 315-horsepower and an EPA MPG Rating of 22/28/24 (city/highway/combined). From racing colors to more traditional colors, one should be able to find the right color for this pocket rocket.

Honda has two standard exterior colors, Rallye Red (R-513) and Crystal Black Pearl (NH-731P) for a premium price, one can have a choice of either Championship White (NH-0), Sonic Gray Pearl (NH-887P), or Boost Blue Pearl (B-637P).

 

Honda has pushed the edges of the latest all-new Type R in ensuring while you have more power, you will also have more breaking power as they have the latest Brembo braking system.

 

Your 2023 Honda Civic Type R has continued enhancements to the Data logging app for spirited driving allowing for customization of the power train response depending on what the driving is doing.

 

There is just one standard interior color, a Black/Red for all five colors externally. 

 

If one has not noticed or was not aware, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R only comes with a single 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Rev-Match Control. 

 

The latest minimalist dash/instrumentation is present in the 2023 Civic line. Customization is the game here as with the digital dash, one can decide which information they want to see or use the default dash settings from Honda.

 

One cannot forget that Honda is still about moving people and their stuff, so the standard Civic sized trunk for hauling the family items or the family grocery shopping trip.

For those fans of cars fearing that everyone was going SUV/Truck, Honda has you covered from basic no frills entry level Civic to this Pocket Rocket, 4-door sedan of driving pleasure.

Full details of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R were released by Honda as a Spreadsheet of details.

 

The only thing that makes this car enthusiast wonder is how many of these will they sell with the Manual transmission since not too many people know how to drive one anymore. Sales numbers will be interesting to watch, and I hope Honda can sell everyone and then some.

 

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[G. David Felt]

2023 Honda Civic Type R - Specifications & Features	Touring
POWER UNIT
Engine
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger
Max. Boost Pressure	25.2 psi
Displacement	1,996 cc
Horsepower (SAE net)1	315 @ 6,500 rpm
Torque (SAE net)2	310 lb.-ft. @ 2,600-4,000 rpm
Redline	7,000 rpm
Bore and Stroke	86.0 mm x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio	9.8 : 1
Valve Train	16-Valve DOHC VTEC
CARB Emissions Rating3	ULEV50
Honda LogR® Datalogger System	•
Integrated LED Shift Light Indicator	•
Active Sound Control (ASC)	•
4-Mode Drive System (Comfort/Sport/Individual/+R)	•
Direct Injection	•
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System	•
Water-Cooled Oil Cooler	•
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold	•
Hill Start Assist	•
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	•
DRIVETRAIN
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Rev-Match Control	•
1st	3.625
2nd	2.115
3rd	1.529
4th	1.125
5th	0.911
6th	0.734
Reverse	3.757
Final Drive	3.842
Lightweight Single-Mass Flywheel	•
Helical Limited-Slip Differential	•
FUEL ECONOMY
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) (City/Highway/Combined)4	TBD
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4
Required Fuel	Unleaded (91 Octane Recommended)
CHASSIS
Adaptive Damper System	•
Dual-Axis MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	•
Multi-Link Rear Suspension	•
Dual-Pinion, Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)	•
Stabilizer Bar (front/rear)	29.0 mm x 5.0 mm (tubular) / 20.5 mm (solid)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock	2.1
Steering Ratio	11.6: 1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb	39.9 ft.
Power-Assisted, Ventilated, Two-Piece Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (front/rear)	13.8 in. / 12.0 in.
Brembo®5 4-Piston Aluminum Front Brake Calipers	•
Wheels	19 x 9.5J Matte Black Wheels
Maximum-Performance Summer Tires6	265/30 R19
	Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Tire Repair Kit (TRK) with 24-Hour Assistance	•
DIMENSIONS
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase (in)	107.7
Length (in)	180.9
Height (in)	55.4
Width (in)	74.4
Ground Clearance (in)	4.8
Track (in. front/rear)	64 / 63.5
WEIGHT
Curb Weight	3,188
Weight Distribution (front/rear)	62 / 38
INTERIOR
Headroom (front/rear) [in]	39.3 / 37.1
Legroom (front/rear) [in]	42.3 / 37.4
Shoulder Room (front/rear) [in]	57 / 56
Hiproom (front/rear) [in]	54.3 / 48.9
Cargo Volume (rear seat up/down)7 [cu. ft.]	24.5 / TBD
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	99
FEATURES
HONDA SENSING® SAFETY & DRIVER-ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)8	•
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)9	•
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)10	•
Short Distance Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)10	•
Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)11	•
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)12	•
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)13	•
Traffic Sign Recognition14	•
Blind Spot Information System15	•
Backing Out Support	•
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control16	•
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	•
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)	•
Brake Assist	•
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines17	•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)18	•
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	•
SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) Body Structure	•
Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS)	•
SmartVent® Front Side Airbags	•
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor	•
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions	•
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System	•
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	•
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder	•
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks	•
Auto High-Beam Headlights	•
AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY
Bose Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer	•
9-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings	•
10.2" Digital Instrument Cluster	•
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic	•
HondaLink®19	•
Apple CarPlay®20 Compatibility	•
Android Auto™21  Compatibility	•
Wireless Apple CarPlay®20 Compatibility	•
Wireless Android Auto™21  Compatibility	•
SiriusXM®22	•
HD Radio™23	•
1.0-Amp USB Audio Interface	Center Console (1 Port)
1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface24	Front Console (1 Port)
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®25	•
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio26	•
SMS Text Message Function	•
Radio Data System (RDS)	•
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)	•
Wireless Charger27	•
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Type R Serial Number Plate	•
Leather 18"-wrapped steering wheel	•
Sport Pedals	•
Aluminum Shift Knob	•
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System	•
Push Button Start	•
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows	•
Power Door Locks	•
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls	•
Cruise Control	•
One-Touch Turn Indicators	•
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	•
LED Pocket Light	•
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment	•
Sliding Sunvisors	•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls	•
Illuminated Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors	•
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)	•
Remote Trunk Release	•
Headlights-On Reminder	•
Capless Fuel Filler	•
Map Lights	•
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts	•
Floor Mats	•
12-Volt Power Outlet (front)	•
Rear-Window Defroster with Timer	•
Cargo Area Light	•
Beverage Holders	•
SEATING
Exclusively-Designed, High-Bolstered Sport Seats with Red/Black Suede-Effect Fabric and Double Red Stitching	•
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors	•
Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	•
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback	•
Seating Capacity	4
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Red Honda "H" Badges (front/rear)	•
Type R badges (front/rear)	•
LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off	•
LED Brake Lights	•
Underbody Spoiler Kit	•
Wing Spoiler	Gloss Black
Aluminum Hood	•
Center-Mounted, Triple Outlet Exhaust	•
Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®	•
Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna	Gloss Black
Rear Window Wiper/Washer with Heated Wiper Zone	•
Security System with Remote Entry and Hatch Release	•
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers	•
Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Indicators	Gloss Black
Body-Colored Door Handles	•
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door	•
COLORS & TRIMS
STANDARD EXTERIOR COLORS	AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS
Rallye Red (R-513)	Black/Red
Crystal Black Pearl (NH-731P)	Black/Red
PREMIUM EXTERIOR COLORS	AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS
Championship White (NH-0)	Black/Red
Sonic Gray Pearl (NH-887P)	Black/Red
Boost Blue Pearl (B-637P)	Black/Red

[1] 315 @ 6500 rpm (SAE net)
[2] 310 lb-ft @ 2500-4500 rpm (SAE net)
[3]  LEV3-ULEV125 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) trims as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
[4]  xx city/xx highway/xx combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
[5] Brembo is a registered trademark of Brembo S.p.A. Brembo's product names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Brembo.
[6] High-performance summer tires are not designed for winter driving and will wear faster than normal passenger car tires. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[7] Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus, where applicable, floor space between seating rows and seats in their forward-most and upright position.
[8] FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[9] LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[10] CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[11] Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[12] LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[13] ACC cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather, or on winding roads. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[14] TSR cannot detect all traffic signs and may misidentify certain signs. Accuracy will vary based on weather and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for complying with all traffic regulations.
[15]  BSI systems are not a substitute for your own visual assessment before changing lanes or backing up, and may not detect all objects, or provide complete information about conditions, behind or to the side of the vehicle. System accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object, and speed. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[16] VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
[17] Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.
[18]  For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[19] Check the HondaLink® website for smartphone compatibility.
[20] Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
[21] Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
[22]  SiriusXM requires a subscription after any trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Fees and programming subject to change. Available in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C.. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
[23] HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
[24]  The USB interface is used for playback of MP3, WMA or AAC music files from digital audio players and other USB devices, as well as smartphone data transfer on designated Smartphone/Audio Interface ports. Some USB devices and files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[25]  Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth®. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely.
[26]  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
[27] Honda wireless phone charger is compatible with Qi wireless charging standards. Check with your device's manufacturer for wireless capability.

 

[ccap41]

15 hours ago, David said:

6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Rev-Match Control • 1st 3.625 2nd 2.115 3rd 1.529 4th 1.125 5th 0.911 6th 0.734 Reverse 3.757 Final Drive 3.842

Kind of interesting that this technically has two overdrive ratios. 

[G. David Felt]

This is Honda's version of the Cheverolet SS sedan. I suspect while totally manual transmission, it will still sell out and for high price.

[ccap41]

2 minutes ago, David said:

This is Honda's version of the Cheverolet SS sedan. I suspect while totally manual transmission, it will still sell out and for high price.

The SS was offered with an auto.

The last generation of Type R was also only manual and I'm pretty sure they sold all of them they could make. I'd wager most of the early ones were sold over sticker, even before the massive market change. 

[G. David Felt]

5 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

The SS was offered with an auto.

The last generation of Type R was also only manual and I'm pretty sure they sold all of them they could make. I'd wager most of the early ones were sold over sticker, even before the massive market change. 

Yes, true the SS had auto, but I bet they still would have sold them all if they only came in Manual.

End result is for Honda, this will pull in those that want a sedan that is Performance focused.

[riviera74]

We certainly could use another SS, with a manual or automatic option.  And this time, please make more than 3000 units available for sale.

As for the new Civic Type R, this is Honda.  Completely on brand and they should be proud of it, other than maybe the NSX.

[ccap41]

34 minutes ago, David said:

Yes, true the SS had auto, but I bet they still would have sold them all if they only came in Manual.

Of course, but it also would have been nice if they built more and advertised the dang thing. 

[Drew Dowdell]

3 hours ago, ccap41 said:

Kind of interesting that this technically has two overdrive ratios. 

I wish someone would bring back no-lift shift like the Cobalt and ATS had.

[Robert Hall]

'no-lift shift'...is that like rev-matching?  Not familiar w/ it.

[G. David Felt]

4 minutes ago, Robert Hall said:

'no-lift shift'...is that like rev-matching?  Not familiar w/ it.

No-Lift Shift Systems 101: Keeping Your Foot On The Floor While Rowing The Gears | DrivingLine

[surreal1272]

On 11/8/2022 at 11:11 AM, David said:

Yes, true the SS had auto, but I bet they still would have sold them all if they only came in Manual.

End result is for Honda, this will pull in those that want a sedan that is Performance focused.

The SS most certainly had a stick as well. 
 

[G. David Felt]

47 minutes ago, surreal1272 said:

The SS most certainly had a stick as well. 
 

Weird that Chevy never mentioned it in advertising and of course for my area, I never saw a manual one, all just autos.

[surreal1272]

5 minutes ago, David said:

Weird that Chevy never mentioned it in advertising and of course for my area, I never saw a manual one, all just autos.

Given the low volume nature of it, it’s understandable lol. The dealership I worked for back in 2018 had a used one that was a stick. Had to drive it around the lot because the salesman couldn’t drive a manual. An absolute sleeper ride that I would have loved to park in my driveway. Here’s one in my area for sale…

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/lp/search-Chevrolet-SS-manual-sc2_d2217#listing=339704762/NONE

Edited November 9, 2022 by surreal1272