2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
Technological process does not stand still, and even more so in recent years. It is not enough for manufacturers of equipment to simply release new models, they need to surprise and interest the buyer.
No less important than the functionality or manufacturability of a car is its design, as it is the first thing a potential buyer looks at. An increasing number of people want to have not just a practical and comfortable vehicle - they want to own a car that would stand out from the traffic stream with its bright and original design. This car was the Honda Civic Type-R.
Backstory
The Japanese concern Honda made an attempt to realize the desires of the consumer, presenting the concept of the 8th generation of the popular Honda Civic in the spring of 2005. You might think that there is nothing strange in this, since at car shows several companies constantly present futuristic concepts to the surprised public.
But Honda decided not to stop there. The eighth-generation Civic concept made it into the production model almost unchanged. A very bold move, since not every automotive company can decide to launch a model with such a bold design. It turned out that all fears were in vain: immediately after the car hit the domestic market, huge queues lined up behind it.
The standard five-door hatchback is equipped with a 1.8-liter engine, but we will talk about its modification - a charged Honda Civic Type-R coupe. The photo of the car is a confirmation of the bold step of the Japanese manufacturer, since the exterior of the novelty is “slightly” unusual for the consumer, which nevertheless made the model very popular.
Exterior
Hot version only available in 3-door body style. The car is 15 mm wider than its five-door relative with the same wheelbase. In addition to this, the novelty received body-colored bumpers, an updated aerodynamic body kit, two trunk spoilers and 18-inch wheels. All this with the futuristic style of the model itself makes the appearance of the Honda Civic Type-R incredibly attractive. The appearance of the novelty is much more expressive than its predecessors - impudent, sporty, even aggressive.
Interior
In the driver's seat, the delight is the same. The seat looks like a real racing bucket. The seat backs are equipped with holes for sports seat belts. The fact that you are inside a “civilian” car designed for public roads is reminiscent of the soft upholstery of interior elements. In all other respects, the interior is similar to the interiorthe predecessor of the Civic, and it is possible to determine that this is a Honda Civic Type-R only by some details, primarily by the color scheme. Armchairs have red inserts, and red dominates the cabin. It was also used for lighting.
The main element on the two-level dashboard is a volumetric tachometer marked up to 9,000 rpm (the red zone starts at 8,000 rpm). Above the tachometer are fuel gauges, engine temperature gauges, and a digital speedometer. The Type-R inscription is present both on the instrument panel and on the metal nameplate next to the manual transmission. On the center console there is a control unit for the audio system and on-board computer. The climate control is controlled by buttons similar to a joystick with keys located on the right under the visor of the Honda Civic Type-R instrument panel. On the left are the buttons for controlling the light and starting the engine. You need to insert and turn the key in the ignition, but the starter is started with the button.
The seats, like the steering wheel, have many adjustments. "Baranka", trimmed with natural leather, is pressed inside. But the lever of the 6-speed "mechanics" is made of cold metal. Despite the sportiness of the interior, it is very practical: you can find many niches for small things, and the second row is spacious and comfortable. The only downside is that getting back up is a little tricky, but that's a problem with all three-door hatchbacks.
Luggage compartment
Honda Civic Type-R trunk volume is 485 liters innormal state, and with the second row folded, it increases to 1352 liters. It should be noted that the shape of the trunk lid limits visibility in the rearview mirror.
Honda Civic Type-R. Features
Most competing brands are focusing on turbocharged engines, and Honda continues to improve naturally aspirated gasoline engines. This slightly limits the possibilities of tuning in the future, and significantly affects the power of the model. Despite this, a 4-cylinder gasoline unit with a volume of 2.0 liters can rightfully be called a masterpiece of engineering, since an engine with such a modest volume is capable of delivering 201 “horses”. Honda engineers tried to make it as responsive as possible, which they succeeded in five plus.
Cost
High cost is a problem for the Honda Civic Type-R. The price of the car at official dealers starts at $37,800. For example, the Focus ST model, which is one of the main competitors of the Japanese hatchback, costs 8 thousand less. This also applies to other competitors. But if you install the same features on these cars that are available on the Honda Civic Type-R, then they will become more expensive than the latter.
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