2015 Honda Civic
"VTEC just kicked in, yo." What's now a tired meme was once the greatest part of Honda ownership: the abrupt switch in power and tone as the engine's variable valve timing switched to the high-rev profile. The original VTEC gave way to i-VTEC, a continuously-variable system that works better on paper, but lacked the two-mode thrill. Fast forward to the 2015 Civic Type R, which combines modern VTEC with turbocharging for the first time on this nameplate. It's a pair as perfect as peanut butter and jelly. Or Han and Chewie. With ratings of 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet, it's …
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"VTEC just kicked in, yo." What's now a tired meme was once the greatest part of Honda ownership: the abrupt switch in power and tone as the engine's variable valve timing switched to the high-rev profile. The original VTEC gave way to i-VTEC, a continuously-variable system that works better on paper, but lacked the two-mode thrill. Fast forward to the 2015 Civic Type R, which combines modern VTEC with turbocharging for the first time on this nameplate. It's a pair as perfect as peanut butter and jelly. Or Han and Chewie. With ratings of 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet, it's …
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Retail Price
$18,290 - $26,740
MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine | 1.8L I-4, 2.4L I-4 |
MPG | Up to 31 city / 41 highway |
Seating | 5 Passengers |
Transmission | 2-spd CVT w/OD, 5-spd auto w/OD, 5-spd man w/OD, 6-spd man w/OD |
Power | 110 - 205 hp |
Drivetrain | front-wheel |
Curb Weight | 2,749 - 3,002 lbs |
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