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<\/p>\nAligned with Honda\u2019s global commitment to lead the advancement of mobility, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) welcomes 2023 with the local debut of its high-performance icon, the 6th\u00a0Generation Honda Civic Type R which is by far the most powerful model in Type R\u2019s 30-year history.<\/p>\n
Honda\u2019s latest halo model embodies the brand\u2019s challenging spirit with its latest innovations that are sure to deliver a thrilling driving experience.<\/p>\n
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Exterior design that combines function and form<\/strong><\/p>\n The sporty looks of the All-New Civic Type R stands to serve a purpose. Designed with input from aerodynamic development members of the HRC Sakura Super GT race team, the 6th\u00a0generation model is more aerodynamically efficient, therefore, generating, significantly more downforce which improves high-speed stability.<\/p>\n Based on the Civic Hatchback, it has a new bumper that reduces side wake, functional front fender air outlets, and a side sill garnish that enhances efficiency, contributing to a lower overall coefficient of drag.<\/p>\n Compared to its predecessor, the All-new Honda Civic Type R is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider, and 0.5 inches lower. Its A-pillars have been pulled rearward by 1.96 inches to improve visibility.<\/p>\n This also gives the sports hatch a more elongated hood which improves its overall stance.\u00a0Along with that, this All-New model has a more aggressive front bumper design that features a sporty honeycomb grille mesh echoing the intricate honeycomb trim inside the cabin.<\/p>\n The more aggressive stance is accentuated by\u00a0wider rear doors\u00a0and a\u00a0reshaped rear bumper revealing its updated signature three-round exhaust outlets.\u00a0You will also be greeted with a\u00a0redesigned rear spoiler\u00a0with aluminum stanchions and a new rear diffuser that\u00a0increases downforce and reduces drag.<\/p>\n Other notable exterior features of the Civic Type R include LED headlamps and its redesigned LED taillamps, Matte Black finished 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 265\/30 high-performance tires, a tailgate spoiler, its tri-tip tailpipe diffuser, and the Type R badges found both on the front grille and tailgate along with the red Honda logo.<\/p>\n The 2023 Civic Type R will be available in two (2) colors. This includes the return of the iconic racing-heritage color, Championship White, along with Racing Blue Pearl.<\/p>\n The All-New Civic Type R combines its class-leading, track-ready performance with a sleeker, more sophisticated look that beautifully integrates advanced aerodynamics for a powerful low and wide form.<\/p>\n Its muscular exterior is more aerodynamically efficient, generating significantly more downforce to improve high-speed stability. Improved power-to-weight ratio has also been achieved all thanks to the usage of lightweight resin.<\/p>\n Be in control with its immersive cabin<\/strong><\/p>\n Step inside and experience sportiness and refinement to a whole new level. The cabin of the All-New Civic Type R was designed to support intense driving experiences which enhances the exhilaration of driving with emotive, performance-focused details.<\/p>\n Interior ergonomics were developed based on two core principles including \u201cinstantaneous recognition\u201d and \u201cintuitive operation\u201d. This combines easy-to-understand information with natural-feeling controls providing the ultimate pleasure for the driver.<\/p>\n It shares a familiar cabin layout with the standard Civic though there are a lot of exclusive and interesting quirks to note. For starters, it\u2019s got an aluminum shift knob for that added sportiness and a serialized Type R plate on the dashboard.<\/p>\n The overall theme of the interior supports a black and red motif, with the red color dominating the racing-inspired Type R bucket seats treated in Alcantara, carpeting, and other finishes in the cabin.<\/p>\n Storage space is also good on this sports hatchback. It features a new center console with deep and wide cupholders allowing it to accommodate bigger bottles and other items. Along with that, visibility has also been improved all thanks to its flat dashboard, pulled-back A-pillars, and low hood, resulting in a better horizontal viewing angle compared to the previous Type R.<\/p>\n Changes to the exterior and interior maximize driver performance and engagement. Thinner pillars, outer mirrors relocated to the doors, and a lower hood provide greatly improved visibility.<\/p>\n Blind spots have been minimized and reflective elements reduced. New lightweight, heavily bolstered front sports seats with suede-effect upholstery offer exceptional support and comfort on the track and during long drives, helping drivers sharpen their concentration levels.<\/p>\n Tech that delivers ultimate driving pleasure<\/strong><\/p>\n The 6th\u00a0Generation Honda Civic Type R is equipped with a generous amount of technology features. For in-car entertainment, it comes with a 9-inch touchscreen that supports various multimedia functions such as Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.<\/p>\n Enjoy your favorite tunes with its 12-speaker Bose sound system, delivering a smooth and crisp musical experience inside the cabin. Other creature comforts include a 10.2-inch fully-digital instrument cluster, automatic air-conditioning, smart entry with a smart key card and one push start system, a wireless charging pad, and many more.<\/p>\n Honda LogR Performance Datalogger<\/strong><\/p>\n Exclusive on the All-New Civic Type R is a new enhanced version of the Honda LogR Performance Datalogger which combines its onboard computer and sensors with a new built-in vehicle app that help drivers monitor and record a variety of performance parameters in real-time when driving on the road, on track and other closed courses, helping to improve driving skills. Key features are as follows:<\/p>\n A thrilling powertrain for a thrilling drive<\/strong><\/p>\n Under the hood of this beautiful beast is a 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC, Turbo Charged In-line 4 Cylinder engine that churns out a mighty 320 PS and 420 Nm of torque, power is sent to the front wheels. The said mill is then paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with a Rev Match Control System, which has been improved compared to the outgoing model for more precise and smoother shifting while on the go.<\/p>\n On top of its thrilling powertrain, the All-New Civic Type R comes with four (4) driving modes which include Comfort, Sport, +R, and individual mode which is new and is customizable by the driver. Notably, this is the most powerful model in Type R\u2019s 30-year history.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a big step in terms of safety<\/strong><\/p>\n The standard Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistive and safety technologies have been thoroughly reengineered for the 2023 Civic Type R which uses a single camera mounted behind the windshield coupled with an exceptionally fast processor and sonar sensors.<\/p>\n The new single-camera system features a field of view that is twice as wide (100 degrees vs. 50 degrees) and can see farther down the road.<\/p>\n Its camera detects feature points of a target and recognizes attributes of objects such as a vehicle or pedestrian, while the sonar sensor system, on the other hand, detects objects, including other vehicles, located near the front.<\/p>\n The fast processor, meanwhile, allows the system to measure distance and the lateral position of objects based on the change in the size of the target object, how long it takes for the change to occur, and the speed of the vehicle. This enables the camera to recognize white lines, road boundaries such as curbs, other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and road signs.<\/p>\n Given the new mechanism, the system now has better recognition as compared with the previous version. Honda SENSING features included are as follows:<\/p>\n Aside from its state-of-the-art driver-assist features, the Honda Civic Type R also comes with a multi-view rear camera, walk-away auto lock, driver attention monitor, airbags (front, side, side curtain, knee), rear seat reminder, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), ISOFIX Child Seat Anchor, security alarm, and an\u00a0Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold (ABH).<\/p>\n The superior safety features of the 6th\u00a0Generation Honda Civic Type R reflect Honda\u2019s global goal of achieving \u2018Safety for Everyone\u2019 sharing the road. By 2050, the brand envisions zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda vehicles, and this shall be done through the continuous reinforcement of safety technologies on its vehicles.<\/p>\n In line with its global direction, Honda is driven by its desire of expanding the potential of people\u2019s lives, this allows the Japanese automaker to continue taking on challenges to share joy and excitement with customers.\u00a0Along with that, the All-New Civic Type R was developed based on Honda\u2019s challenging spirit, leveraging its deep roots in competition with racetrack-proven engineering that maximizes performance without sacrificing Type R\u2019s civilized road manners.<\/p>\n \u201cTonight, we welcome 2023 with the launch of most powerful Civic Type R. It embodies Honda\u2019s DNA, demonstrating the brand\u2019s strong determination for crafting machines that attain the ultimate in speed and the joy of driving,\u201d said Mr. Masahiko Nakamura, President of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.<\/p>\n For pricing, the All-New Honda Civic Type R retails at PhP 3,880,000<\/strong> for the sole 2.0 VTEC Turbo Honda SENSING MT variant. For more info regarding Honda\u2019s latest halo model or other current offerings, visit any of the 37 Honda Cars dealerships nationwide or HCPI\u2019s VIRTUAL SHOWROOM at www.hondaphi.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 2023 Honda Civic Type-R is now official in the Philippines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[194,291],"tags":[660,663,1774],"class_list":["post-28466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotive","category-news","tag-civic","tag-honda","tag-type-r"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28466"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28466"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28466\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/themoderncreatures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Honda-Civic-Type-R-Philippines-The-Modern-Creatures-14-1280x720.jpg\")
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