2018 Honda Civic Type R

Serving Capitol Heights, Washington D.C, and Arlington

A front splitter, a large rear wing and unique side winglets signal that the 2018 Honda Civic Type R is not your average hatchback. Wearing accents of brushed aluminum, piano black, and racy red, the car looks ready for the track. Smoked headlights flank the aggressive fascia. Diamond mesh inserts spice up the sculpted air intakes. A trapezoidal recess on the Type R hood provides a central air scoop.

Performance

A sports car deserves a fierce engine. The Civic Type R rules with 306 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The surprising thing is that power comes from a four-cylinder engine. This one has been turbocharged, of course, and it uses i-VTEC technology. Clearly it can outperform a V6. If you are comparing this car to some typical American sports cars, you will see that it is just as capable as the base editions of the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro. To make sure the car can handle the speed, essential components have been refined for greater strength and/or precision. The suspension, brakes, and chassis are ready to give as good as they get. Drivers will notice at-the-limit cornering with the help of a special front suspension setup. A helical limited-slip front differential helps reduce torque steer. Handling is more predictable thanks to adaptive dampers that smooth the road. Since the Civic Type R is for driving enthusiasts, it offers the serious fun of a short-throw manual transmission.

Interior

A premium attitude is evident in the cabin where the upper instrument panel has an inviting soft-touch surface. Serious noise insulation is aided by the acoustic windshield. Unlike a typical sports car, there is no cramped seat. Even the backseat passengers can get comfortable thanks to 97 cu.ft. of space. For luggage or sports equipment, the Type R has a large 25.7-cu.ft. cargo area. The rear seats fold to allow you to double that.

Features

Like any good Honda, the Type R boasts cutting-edge dash technologies. You can stream music from built-in apps in the seven-inch audio touchscreen. Type R riders enjoy crystal clear sound from an advanced 540-watt, 12-speaker audio system. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are on board to make streaming easier and more productive than ever before. Drivers will appreciate a seven-inch driver information interface which can be used to keep up with performance statistics.

Ready, shift, go! The 2018 Honda Civic Type R is available now from Pohanka Honda.