Honda has announced that the upcoming Civic Type R can be ordered in the UK, but those who want one must hurry up and place their order.
The automaker says there’s “unprecedented demand” for the new Type R ahead of its 2015 launch, so it has decided that customers must pay a deposit of £3,000 (approximately $4,700) at their local dealer to make sure they get one.
Arriving in the UK dealerships in 2015, the all-new hot-hatch promises to be the most extreme and high-performing Type R in the model’s 22 year history. Developed and engineered for European drivers, the car will be built at Honda’s plant in Swindon, UK.
The new Type R will mark the debut of the new “+R” button, among other features. Located to the side of the steering wheel, a press activates “+R” mode which provides, according to Honda, “the most exhilarating driving experience.” The mode heightens engine responsiveness, changing torque-mapping to a more aggressive and performance-focused setting, and makes steering more responsive.
The Honda Civic Type R will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine producing more than 280 PS (276hp). The engine will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels. Honda says the new hot hatch “will deliver unmatched performance compared to any previous Type R car” including the “iconic performance-oriented versions of the Integra, Accord and even the NSX.”
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