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The 2023 Honda Civic Type-R is one of the most aggressive and powerful hatchbacks ever sold, and we can't wait to drive one.

The Honda Civic Type-R is arguably the most aggressive hatchback on the market. While the A45 AMG from Mercedes does offer an upgraded front end, nothing comes close to the raw aggression of the Type-R. While the rest of the market is moving towards a modern and classy aesthetic, the new Type-R promises the best of both worlds.

The 2023 Honda Civic Type-R comes with a completely upgraded front end that pairs well with its aerodynamic body lines. The new Type-R also includes modern efficiency features to help make the hot hatch the perfect car for daily driving.

Interested in learning more about the 2023 Honda Civic Type-R? You’re in the perfect place. Here are 10 reasons why we can’t wait to get our hands on the new Honda Civic Type-R.

The new Honda Civic Type-R comes with an all-new design that manages to look familiar at the same time. The new Civic Type-R is technically a hot hatch but has a unique design that looks incredibly similar to the Audi Sportback models.

The front end of the Type-R includes new headlights and a wider, more aggressive front bumper. The rear of the car includes a dominant rear wing that gives the entire package a track-like appearance. The Type-R still retains its iconic, three-pipe exhaust system with a rear diffuser to match.

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The Honda Civic Type-R was always an incredibly powerful hatchback. This unique performance car from Honda receives an engine upgrade to be both powerful and efficient. The new 2023 Honda Civic Type-R is set to include a 315 HP engine that can produce 310 lb-ft of torque.

Honda has also included a few additional features to help extract the most amount of performance from the overall package. While the aerodynamics help make the car more powerful on track, the car also comes with improved brakes, suspension, and even a performance exhaust system.

Honda designed the new Civic Type-R for racing. This is evident in almost every aspect of the hot hatch from the engine through to the way the performance hatch glides through the air. The aerodynamics starts at the front of the car as air is guided to cool the engine and directed to flow seamlessly around the car.

The rear of the car features both a rear wing and a rear diffuser. These two work together to add downforce to the Type-R at high speeds. The rear wing helps deflect air upwards so that the rear of the car can benefit from the extra grip. The diffuser helps guide the air that flows under the car to slip upward as well, adding even more grip to the rear wheels.

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The Civic Type-R is one of Honda’s most powerful consumer vehicles. This unique hot hatch is incredibly popular around the world and is seen as the perfect middle ground between a high-performance hatchback and a sporty race car that you can use every day.

The Type-R comes with a 315 HP powertrain and the aerodynamics to help make the most of it. This package is elevated through a modern and efficient engine management system that can set the car up perfectly for every occasion. This makes the Type-R perfect for the occasional track day.

The Honda Civic Type-R comes with the latest in interior technology from Honda. The new Type-R includes two digital displays, one for the driver and a second above the center console. The infotainment system includes tons of features to help extract and display technical data in real time.

The rest of the interior is built incredibly well. The new Type-R is covered in soft-touch materials and features a leather-wrapped steering wheel for added comfort. The Honda Civic Type-R also supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Honda Civic Type-R comes with dynamic driver modes for every occasion. These modes help set up the engine, suspension, and various other settings around the car to help extract the perfect amount of performance as needed. This helps evolve the car from a standard hatchback to an all-out race car with just the tap of a button.

The Honda Civic Type-R comes with the latest in safety technology as well. The new hot hatch comes with a forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keep assist.

There’s just something special about manual gearboxes that elevates the entire driving experience. While most modern sports cars do include more efficient automatic transmission options, the mechanical feel of a manual gearbox creates a driving experience that’s almost impossible to replicate.

A few brands are looking to replicate this feeling, but the closest you can get is with the automatic paddle shifters. However, the new 2023 Honda Civic Type-R is set to include a manual transmission. This adds to the overall racing feel of the car and is one of the only performance hatchbacks that you can get with a manual transmission today.

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Honda has spent a lot of time and resources developing the new Honda Civic Type-R. Most of this development was directed at making the car more efficient without sacrificing the performance that made the car so spectacular in the first place.

The Honda Civic Type-R comes with a manual transmission, but the vehicle is still designed to be as efficient as possible. Honda has included a modern engine management system to help set the car up in a more economical mode for daily driving. The new Type-R promises to be the best of both worlds, perfect for people that want something powerful for the road and the track.

Modern emissions regulations are clamping down on how loud vehicles are allowed to be on public roads. These regulations have made manufacturers like Audi include rev limiters so that owners can’t rev their cars to the red line when standing still. However, the Type-R has created a car specifically with gearheads in mind.

This means that the Civic Type-R is not expected to have any hard limiter on how loud the exhaust system can be. Type-R models in the past have been notorious for their muffled exhaust note, and the 2023 model looks to improve on that.

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The Honda Civic Type-R is a legendary hatchback. The unique performance hatch is set to rival some of the biggest names in the segment such as the A45 AMG from Mercedes and the M135i from BMW. However, the Honda Civic Type-R is significantly more affordable than the competition.

This is surprising since the Civic Type-R is not far behind in terms of comfort, luxury, and efficiency. While Mercedes and BMW dominate the space, the new Type-R seems to close the gap with a seriously premium offering. This makes the estimated price of around $40,000 an absolute bargain.

Nicholas is an avid motorsport lover from South Africa. He has been obsessed with all things automotive from an early age and managed to learn about the industry directly during his time at Mercedes-Benz. Nicholas also studied and worked in Germany, where he accumulated over five years of experience in the marketing and automotive industry. Nicholas is also a passionate Formula 1 fan, patiently awaiting Lewis Hamilton's 9th World Championship.