Honda to Launch New Civic Lineup in September with Hybrid, Si, and Type-R Models in Japan

TapTechNews August 2nd news, Honda plans to launch a brand-new lineup of the Civic in Japan in September this year, including the hybrid version of the Civic, the high-cost-performance Civic Si model, and a Civic Type-R that can conquer all racetracks.

Unlike the Si, the RS has a hatchback option. The latest Civic RS mainly improves the use of a 6-speed manual transmission, and the suspension system is stiffer, which is 0.2 inches (TapTechNews note: about 5.08 millimeters) lower than the basic Civic hatchback, and the shock absorbers and bushings are also unique to this model.

The driving mode selector can select the sport mode and the individually-adjustable mode. At the same time, the visual changes mainly include the blackened chrome trim, making this car look more aggressive than the ordinary Civic hatchback.

This car is equipped with a 9-inch central control screen, HondaSENSING driving assistance system, 8-way power adjustment of the driver's seat, 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, wireless charging for mobile phones and other configurations.

It is reported that the Civic RS engine outputs 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Before being replaced by the hybrid system, this engine was once an upgrade option for the ordinary Civic version. TapTechNews attaches relevant pictures as follows: