2023 Honda Civic Type R reportedly leaked before debut

2023 Honda Civic Type R reportedly leaked before debut

KUALA LUMPUR: We have been waiting for the new Honda Civic Type R launch for a long time, and just last week, we got the first official glimpse of the road-ready hot hatchback along with the confirmation of its debut date i.e. July 20. Well, just a week ahead of that, the leaked image of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R has surfaced online.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What does the 2023 Honda Civic Type R leaked image reveal?

    The 2023 Honda Civic Type R leaked image previews the front quarter shot of the hot hatchback painted in a white shade.
  • What engine will power the 2023 Honda Civic Type R?

    The 2023 Honda Civic Type is likely to be powered by an upgraded version of the ongoing 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill.
  • A member of the Civic11Forum named Palmer8 spotted this image at Honda’s visitor centre website (Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama), alongside other models that will be showcased. 

    2023 Honda Civic Type R

    So, what does this single leaked image tell us about the upcoming monster, let’s know.

    • The leaked shot previews the front quarter shot of the upcoming Civic Type R painted in a white shade
    • The design looks far better than the predecessor with an aggressive bumper, reworked grille, and bonnet, wider tyres, new gloss black side skirts and gloss black mirror caps.
    • A sweet all-black wing piece at the back is also visible
    • The brakes of the revamped hatch appear to be beefier and are paired with red calipers
    • Although the leaked picture does not preview the car’s interior, we can spot the all-red seats through the windows

    2023 Honda Civic Type R

    While the automaker has yet to unveil the car’s complete technical details, we do know that it will be front-wheel-drive, likely to be powered by an upgraded version of the ongoing 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill. In the current form, the said powertrain delivers a maximum power output of 320 PS and a peak torque of 400 Nm. On the transmission front, the car is expected to get a 6-speed manual gearbox along with a limited-slip differential.

    2023 Honda Civic Type R

    Are you excited about the launch of this hottest-ever Honda Civic Type R, let us know in the comments.

    Also read: All-new 2023 Honda CR-V debuts in the US

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