If you’re looking for a powerful, aggressive vehicle, you’ll want the 2017 Civic Type R. It’s more than just fun to drive — it lets you burn up the road. These are just a few of the features you’ll find on the Civic Type R.
Thrilling Performance
The Civic Type R is sculpted from top to bottom and front to back for the best aerodynamics possible. It has front air curtains, vented front fenders, vortex generators, and an underbody spoiler kit along with functional side skirts, a front splitter, and a rear wing spoiler to help with downforce. You have three modes to choose from: Comfort, Sport, and +R.
Honda took driver comfort into account by creating the triple exhaust system. It helps keep the cabin quiet at highway speeds while still producing that loud, aggressive sound when you want it.
Powerful Engine
For the first time, a Type R vehicle is equipped with a turbocharged engine: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder VTEC that generates 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with a six-speed manual transmission with rev-match control, letting you go from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
Striking Appearance
How could we not mention how handsome this vehicle is? Some may say that “crazy” is a better description but, no matter how you label it, the Civic Type R definitely stands out on the road. Many of the features that make this car aerodynamic — like the wing spoiler and vortex generators — contribute its striking appearance. It also has 20-inch black alloy wheels with red Brembo brakes, LED brake lights and headlights, and red Honda “H” badges on the front and rear.
Cool Interior Features
The unique styling continues inside the vehicle. The comfortable, sporty bucket seats have red and black suede-effect fabric. Red accents line the dash, the shift knob, and the leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel. Each Civic Type R features a mounted metal plaque with the serial number and has race-inspired sport pedals. You can even track your performance on the digital meter, which displays G-force, rev limit, lap times, and more.
Advanced Tech Features
If you’re going to drive a car this awesome, you need a high-quality sound system to go with it. The Civic Type R comes with a 540-watt 12-speaker premium sound system that includes a subwoofer. The 7-inch display audio touchscreen has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Stream your music with the Bluetooth connectivity, or make use of the Pandora compatibility.
For your convenience, you’ll also get a multi-angle rearview camera to help you back into tricky parking spaces. The Honda satellite-linked navigation system includes a voice-recognition system, which comes in handy when traveling out of town or simply driving to an unfamiliar address. Another useful feature is HondaLink. It allows you remote-start your vehicle or unlock the doors with your smartphone.
To learn more about the 2017 Civic Type R or to take it for a test drive, visit us at Russell & Smith Honda. Our knowledgeable staff would love to help you find your dream vehicle.
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