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New Civic Type-r Not Living Up To Its Moniker?
Topic Started: Feb 1 2007, 04:55 PM (107 Views)
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The buff books across the pond have gotten their hands on the new Civic Type-R and for the first time, we're not particularly disappointed that we won't be getting Honda's hottest hatch.

Although both reviews we've read (links are at the bottom of the post) say that the new vehicle has made marginal improvements over its forbears, both Car and AutoCar seem to be less than impressed.

Power output has been increased by exactly one pony, but even with the revised VTEC engagement point and smoothed-out power band, the added heft took the thrill out of a previously thrilling vehicle. Additionally, the steering input was much more responsive when compared to the outgoing model, yet Honda decided to nix the Civic's independent rear suspension in favor of a torsion beam rear-end. One step forward, one step back.

Traditionally, Honda's R-badged offerings were made for a select group of enthusiasts, willing to sacrifice some amenities (A/C, sound deadening material, etc.) for a potent driving experience. Unfortunately, that ethos seems to be lost on this newest Type-R and, for the first time, we're wary of the future of Honda's performance division.

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Brad
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It not really aimed at the enthusiasts more for the mass markets, i.e. company car drivers especially the GT model which Honda expects 80% of the sales! :(
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It's a shame but it's true - Honda are pushing sales towards company car market - probably trying to get some sales in against the likes of the Golf

Hopefully they will come to their senses and release a dirty model - Only time will tell

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yep, and they arent releasing it in the colours it looks best in. as in all the autocar mags etc where its shown in white and yellow, its only being released in same colours as b4
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Maybe the JDM version will be available in champ white...

Anyone know if this has a LSD?
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if there changing suspension from independant to torsion thats going to make the handling suffer. id be surprised if they put something like lsd on it. looks like it will be too heavy to need it anyway. have to say honda isnt what it used to be, unfortunately they are producing some real crap cars now.
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i'm of the opinion that apart from a few manufacturers (subaru and mitsi mainly) there aren't many models that are being developed in the direction i'd like them too. i think generally base line performance peaked in the mid 90s in terms of power/handling/weight compromise.
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