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2018 Honda Civic Type R

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The styling might be a bit much for some, but if you like it (or can tolerate it), you'll find the Type R to be among the best front-drive cars in the business and a leader in the hot hatch segment.

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The 2019 Honda Civic Type R is the high-performance version of Honda's compact. Based on the Civic hatch, the Type R ditches the turbo 1.5-liter inline-four for a 306 horsepower turbo 2.0-liter engine. Power is sent to the front wheels through a slick 6-speed manual. Standard equipment includes a limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes and adaptive dampers. Competitors include the Volkswagen Golf R and Ford Focus RS.

All that performance adds up, though it does include standard equipment like LED headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry and an upgraded audio system. All …
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