Thailand gets the all-new Honda Civic Type R FL5; is Malaysia next?

Thailand gets the all-new Honda Civic Type R FL5; is Malaysia next?

KUALA LUMPUR: The highly anticipated all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R FL5 has finally made its way into the Thai auto market. Yes, it is the same Civic variant that is expected to arrive in the Malaysian market in 2023.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much does the new Civic Type R FL5 costs?

    The new Civic Type R FL5 retails for THB 3,990,000 (around RM 518k).
  • What powers the new Civic Typr R FL5?

    Under the hood rests the familiar 2.0-litre inline-four turbocharged engine making a maximum power of 320 hp along with a peak torque of 420 Nm.
  • Before the new Civic Type R FL5 arrives in the local market, here’s what the car has to offer. Note, the information mentioned below is Thai-specific, however, it will give us a peek inside the world of Civic Type R FL5.

    2023 Honda Civic Type R FL5 - Key details

    Price

    The new Civic Type R FL5 retails for THB 3,990,000 (around RM 518k).

    Powertrain

    Under the hood rests the familiar 2.0-litre inline-four turbocharged engine making a maximum power of 320 hp along with a peak torque of 420 Nm. The drive is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Also, part of the setup is a helical-type limited-slip differential.

    The car’s higher output is due to -

    • Redesigned turbocharger
    • Optimized wheel (size, shape, number of turbine)
    • Increased air intake flow rate
    • More efficient exhaust system
    • Improved Active Sound Control
    • Wider radiator opening (by 48%)
    • Lighter flywheel
    • Revised rev-match system
    • Transmission gains an optimized shift gate pattern and a high-rigidity lever
    • Aluminum shift knob

    Design language

    The Civic Type R FL5 is solely designed as a hatchback and gets a Type R specific design, however, with aerodynamic bits for enhanced cooling and downforce. The fenders are widened to welcome the wider tracks.

    Honda Civic Type R FL5 in Malaysia

    Honda Malaysia recently announced the launch of three new models in 2023, one of them being a compact SUV and the other a hot hatch. Therefore, the arrival of the new Civic Type R variant is highly anticipated.

    Also Read: 2023 Honda CR-V arrives in Thailand in two seating configurations

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