To that end, Honda has turned its attention to the shift quality of the six-speed manual unit, reducing free play and making the switch between gates even slicker.
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This is not as fast as some performance cars at this price point as the Honda’s six-speed manual transmission means shifts aren’t as quick as its dual-clutch automatic-equipped rivals – but then the Type R is focused resolutely on driver involvement, just as it always has been. As a result, the Type R now produces 324bhp and 420Nm of torque, marginal gains of 8bhp and 20Nm respectively, but enough for a 0-62mph time of 5.4 seconds. There’s also a new, less restrictive exhaust system (retaining the trademark triple-exit arrangement), a more sophisticated engine control module and tweaks to the cooling. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine features a revised turbocharger for improved response – so it spins faster and gets to its maximum rpm sooner. Honda has set about optimising and improving pretty much every area. It’s the previous-generation FK8 Civic Type R that’s arguably the best comparison, because the new FL5 model is based on the same hardware.
Factor in that the days are numbered for pure-petrol performance machinery such as the Civic and you can see why hundreds (not thousands) of UK buyers per year will put down the requisite cash. Framed against its rivals at this level, it’s one of the most involving and rewarding hot hatchbacks out there. It just isn’t quite as affordable as it once was. Despite the obvious issue of price, the new Honda Civic Type R is a superb performance car.
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