Honda’s Lineup of Pre-Production Concepts Is Spearheaded by the Civic Type R

Along the updated Civic lineup, Honda has brought to Paris quite a few pre-production prototypes: there’s the HR-V, CR-V, Jazz and the Civic Type R.

The latter is the undisputed star of Honda’s Paris Auto Show booth, previewing what Honda calls “the most extreme and high-performing Type R yet.” The production car will arrive in European showrooms next year with a turbocharged 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine producing more than 280 PS (276hp).

Honda projects 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.” Honda will keep it traditional with the new Type R, as the engine will be linked to a six-speed manual transmission.

Alongside the Civic Type R, Honda also brought to Paris the pre-production versions of the HR-V and CR-V crossovers, and the Jazz supermini. The HR-V will debut two new engines, a 1.5-liter petrol and 1.6-liter diesel. Both units will be linked to a standard six-speed manual gearbox, with the 1.5L i-VTEC petrol to also be offered with a semi-automatic CVT alternative.

The production versions of the HR-V and Jazz will go on sale in Europe in summer 2015.

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