Civic Type R specifications
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Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is a globally recognized performance model that has made a name for itself for its thrilling performance and aggressive styling. Meanwhile, there have been many speculations about its potential launch in the Indian market. While enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the arrival of this iconic Japanese performance car, there’s currently no official word on its India debut. Known for setting benchmarks in front-wheel-drive performance on international racetracks, the latest Civic Type R is a showcase of Honda's great engineering in a road-legal package. Its launch in India would undoubtedly create a lot of excitement in India's niche performance car segment.
<p>Should the Honda Civic Type R eventually launch in India, it is expected to command a premium price tag. This will be in sync with its performance credentials and CBU (Completely Built Unit) import status. Speculations suggest an ex-showroom price in the range of ₹51.6 lakh to ₹59.6 lakh. While an official launch date for India has not been confirmed by Honda, some reports have previously indicated an official launch around October 2025. Interestingly, though, industry experts suggest Honda currently has no plans for its Indian launch, and the model might even be phased out globally by 2026. </p>
<p>In the event of its launch, the Honda Civic Type R would face competition from a select group of performance-oriented vehicles in the Indian market. Its most direct rival would be the recently launched Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mini Cooper S. Additionally, it will rival the upcoming Skoda Octavia vRS. In terms of pricing, it would even rival entry-level luxury offerings from brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. </p>