![]() ![]() The Civic Type R's main competitor is the Hyundai Veloster N. Honda also says it has retuned steering and damper characteristics to work with the specific wheel-and-tire combination. Most importantly, the Limited Edition is intended to increase the Type R's performance by shedding 38 pounds and adopting stickier Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires. It'll feature a gloss-black roof panel, exterior mirrors, and hood scoop. ![]() This model will only come in Phoenix Yellow Pearl paint. What's New for 2021?įor 2021, Honda offers a Limited Edition Type R that lives up to its name, as only 1000 copies total will be built (600 of which are designated for U.S. Apart from a subdued exhaust note and noisy highway behavior, the 2021 Civic Type R ranks among the most entertaining cars to drive right now and an Editors' Choice winner. Its interior isn't the fanciest, and its red accents make the cabin look like a crime scene, but the reasonably-sized back seat and ample cargo area give it every-day practicality. Honda has managed to virtually eliminate the dreaded torque steer that plagues powerful front-drive cars and provide talkative steering, tremendous cornering grip, and a ride that's surprisingly smooth. With a 306-hp turbocharged four-cylinder and a six-speed manual transmission (the only gearbox available) feeding the front wheels, the Type R is not only the quickest Honda Civic, it's one of the quickest sport compacts. You can use the rest of this page to find more in-depth information about the 2021 Honda Civic, including features, specs and where to find a good deal near you.Despite its gloriously juvenile bodywork, the 2021 Honda Civic Type R is a hugely entertaining and entirely practical four-door hatchback. The Type R has a unique 2.0-liter VTEC turbo packing 306 horses. It also gets slightly better fuel economy, with EPA combined estimates running from 30 to 36 mpg. The 1.5-liter turbo (174 horsepower, 162 lb-ft, or 180 hp, 177 lb-ft for Sport and Sport Touring hatches) is punchy and flexible. The base 2.0-liter four (158 horsepower, 138 lb-ft) is matched with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) or a six-speed stick, and its EPA combined estimates range from 29 to 33 mpg. Sport and Sport Touring models have a slightly firmer suspension than the other trims, while the Type R is a blistering hot hatch - both are exclusively offered with a stick shift. LX and Sport sedans use the base 2.0-liter engine, while EX and higher trims, and all hatchbacks, get the more powerful 1.5-liter turbo. 2021 Civic trim levels are as follows: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L and Touring (Sport Touring for the hatchback). The high-performance Type R remains, and gets a new Limited Edition model that sheds a few pounds over the regular Type R and comes in an exclusive Phoenix Yellow paint finish. The sporty Si model is on hiatus for 2021 (with a redesign on the horizon) and the coupe body style is being discontinued in all variants. This model year brings several changes to the compact’s model hierarchy. ![]() EX and higher trims add Honda’s LaneWatch feature, which can display a camera feed from the right side of the car. All Civics come with the Honda Sensing bundle of driver assists, including forward collision warning with auto braking and pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (on all but the base LX) is now easier to interact with and also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The sedan’s trunk is roomy, but the hatchback is the real cargo-carrying champ. No matter the model, the interior is spacious and a low cowl imparts an even greater feeling of space. The Civic is engaging to drive, deftly balancing comfort and handling - shading toward the latter in the Sport and Sport Touring trims and still more so in the Type R. Across the sprawling lineup there are some constants. The mainstay models can be had with two different engines and manual or automatic transmissions, while the performance-oriented Type R gets its own powertrain. It comes in two body styles: sedan and hatchback. The 2021 Honda Civic is one of the top choices among small cars. ![]()
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