2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition

Honda is expanding its Civic Type R range with the addition of two new variants, Limited Edition and Sport Line. Building on the dynamic performance capabilities of the standard Type R GT, the new models each offer a different style and performance proposition, further broadening the appeal of Honda's award-winning hatchback.



With the Civic Type R Limited Edition, Honda is unleashing the most extreme version of its renowned high-performance car. Built as the purest expression of Type R to date, the Limited Edition features new lightweight components, a stripped-back interior, enhanced driving dynamics and stand-out styling.



The second new addition to the Type R range is the Sport Line. Designed to appeal to a customer who seeks a stealthier look from their performance hatchback, Sport Line features a low height rear spoiler, 19-inch alloys and black interior, and retains the outstanding performance that is a trademark of Type R models.



2020 Civic Type R range



All models in the newly expanded 2020 Honda Civic Type R line-up, including the existing Type R GT, receive a number of styling enhancements. The front bumper is revised with a smoother design, while the lower fog light surrounds feature a new symmetrical design incorporating smooth surfaces and sleek styling blades. Redesigned full LED headlight clusters and daytime running lights complete the cleaner styling direction that will feature across the Civic range.



A new larger air intake and thinner grille beam deliver a 13 per cent larger opening. Along with an updated radiator core, these improvements deliver a decrease in coolant temperature of up to 10 degrees (Honda internal testing) in high-demand situations, such as on track.. In a testament to Type R engineers’ attention to detail, a small reduction in front downforce resulting from the new larger grille opening was countered by a redesigned front under-bumper air dam, which was made slightly deeper and modified to include new ribbed sections on each end to deflect air back onto the spoiler.



The suspension for the 2020 Civic Type R has also been updated for more responsive and sharper handling. The Adaptive Damper System’s control software now evaluates road conditions faster, resulting in improved damper reactions for both better handling response and ride quality. The rear bushings for the lower B-arms have been stiffened for an 8 percent improvement in lateral loads, resulting in better toe-in characteristics when cornering. In front, updated compliance bushings and new lower-friction ball joints result in sharper steering feel for better control.



For improved brake performance, the updated Civic Type R features an upgraded braking system, with two-piece floating front brake discs and new brake pads. The enhancements improve thermal efficiency to reduce brake fade, increasing the car’s capabilities during high intensity driving for optimised on-track performance. The brake pedal also now benefits from a more immediate feel with roughly 15mm less space before the brakes engage. In addition, the new front brake system reduces total unsprung weight by approximately 2.5kg to aid handling response.



Inside the vehicle, Honda has enhanced the usability of the infotainment and climate controls for all Civic models by adding physical buttons and dials. The addition of a new Alcantara®-wrapped steering wheel improves grip, whilst a new tear drop style gear knob, similar to previous Type R models, has been introduced and includes a 90g internal counterweight to help improve shift feel and accuracy. Also new for the 2020 model year is the addition of Active Sound Control (ASC) which features individual settings for Type R’s Sport, +R and Comfort driving modes. It works through the audio system’s speakers to enhance the engine sound during aggressive driving in Sport and +R modes and refines it in Comfort mode during acceleration.

[galacticmaui]

Honda is like "since the Americans have the Type R now we have to make them feel excluded again by holding out on the new model." If Honda brought the Sportline to the US it would sell like crazy.

[xoulmannn]

A throwback to the legendary NSX R-GT in the name I see ✊🏾

[daniellanda]

I think the white color is the best champion color

[stanleylopez]

I'm waiting the limited edition.yelow color

[kencai]

Will the sport-line TypeR seen as the budget/ lower trim TypeR？

[cancel.lgbtq.]

The only that stop me from buying CTR is that gigantic goofy wing. If Honda decides to bring sport line to u.s. then I will buy it.

[CarlosLopez-repp]

Exelsior's beautifull Car's forever always, AMEN, desde Quito_ Ecuador muchisimas gracias, exelsior's video Men's

[Vgi]

THIS IS 2020 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R IS BEST CAR OK

[puravida]

Why would anyone buy the limited addition stripped down version, for more bucks! It's bad enough, Honda sells spare tires as an accessory!

[deanmaratheftis]

there not aluminium wheels lol they are forged😂😂😂

[tripjet]

"Comes only in Taxi-cab yellow."

Uh, no thanks. Need mine in WHITE. Could use an auto-trans option, too.

And please keep those stinkin' Michelin crap tires. Continentals would be the way to go.

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