2023 Honda Civic Type R revealed, confirmed for Australia
With more turbo power and a six-speed manual gearbox, the new Honda Civic Type R is the fastest – and will likely be the last with a pure petrol engine. 0 It Honda Civic Type R 2023 has been revealed at last, ahead of an Australian launch scheduled for early next year. Known to fans and insiders alike as the ‘FL5’, the Civic Type R only comes 25 years after the original – and may be the last to be exclusively petrol-powered, as Honda’s global models shift to hybrid and, eventually, electric power. The arrival of the Australian showroom will begin early next year. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, though a sticker near $65,000 or $70,000 a drive – from $54,990 plus the old model’s on-road costs – is expected. Powering the new ‘FL5’ Type R is an extension of the upcoming ‘FK8’ model 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine what Honda promises is “even more powerful and responsive” than its 228kW/400Nm predecessor – although the specific output hasn’t been disclosed. Power is continuo