[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/2023-honda-civic-type-r\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/2023-honda-civic-type-r\/","headline":"2023 Honda Civic Type R Officially Revealed","name":"2023 Honda Civic Type R Officially Revealed","description":"After months of teasing, Honda will finally be removing the veil and debuting the brand new, long anticipated Civic Type R on July 21st 2022.\u00a0 This date marks 50 years since the first-generation Honda Civic went on sale, as well as the 25 year anniversary of the Type R.\u00a0 With electrification swiftly taking over, this model will certainly be the last high-revving Type R we\u2019re introduced to, making it another moment in history for Honda and the automotive realm\u2026 but […]","datePublished":"2022-07-14","dateModified":"2022-07-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/feature-image-1-4.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/feature-image-1-4.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/2023-honda-civic-type-r\/","about":["BLOG","Honda","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":401,"keywords":["2023","honda civic"],"articleBody":"After months of teasing, Honda will finally be removing the veil and debuting the brand new, long anticipated Civic Type R on July 21st 2022.\u00a0 This date marks 50 years since the first-generation Honda Civic went on sale, as well as the 25 year anniversary of the Type R.\u00a0 With electrification swiftly taking over, this model will certainly be the last high-revving Type R we\u2019re introduced to, making it another moment in history for Honda and the automotive realm\u2026 but what can we expect when all is revealed?Despite our excitement, there is plenty of information that remains a mystery until the official reveal, but the most recent teasers give us a little glimpse of what to expect.\u00a0 We can see it will be keeping the traditional red Type R badging, with a bespoke honeycomb grille and a more aggressive air intake arrangement.The new Type R will remain front-wheel-drive, confirmed by Honda as it set a FWD track record at Suzuka in April.\u00a0 The previous record-holder was in fact held by the current Civic Type R GT Limited Edition, but the upcoming model scraped this by barely even a second, rounding the 3.6km circuit in 2 minutes 23.120 seconds (just 0.873 seconds faster)\u2026 So despite rumors of a wild 400-bhp monster, this would actually suggest we can\u2019t expect any massive power jumps.The spoiler features a new raised mounting, while the smaller spoiler lip on the boot lid no longer appears to dissect the rear window.\u00a0 Further visible changes to the body include lower shoulder, bonnet line and headlights, taking a slight step back from the more futuristic style and more towards an emanation of the eighth-generation Civic.\u00a0 The interior is expected to follow suit too, with a free standing central touchscreen mounted on a minimalist dashboard.\u00a0As for the colours that will be available, according to a leak on twitter that has since been deleted, the official names are: Championship White, Rallye Red, Sonic Grey Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, and Boost Blue Pearl.\u00a0 Regardless of exterior, all new Type R\u2019s will have the same interior dressed in the classic black and red…\u00a0 But until the official launch next week, we can\u2019t be absolutely sure these are legit.\u00a0Honda has gone as far to reveal that this will be \u201cthe most powerful Civic ever\u201d, leaving official performance figures and unconfirmed details for next week\u2019s big reveal\u2026 Can it come any sooner?!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"2023 Honda Civic Type R Officially Revealed","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/2023-honda-civic-type-r\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]