Since 2017, the Type R’s cost has risen by almost $2,500
According to Cars Direct , those who are looking to buy a Honda Civic type R will need to pay more from today. According to the publication, the Civic Type R’s price has increased by $610. This represents a $600 price increase, plus a $10 price bump that is rolled into the destination fee. The Civic Type R will be priced at $37,230 and include the $930 destination. This is a significant increase over the 2017 Honda Type R hot-hatch. The Type R was launched in 2017 with a starting cost of $34,775.
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Last year, Honda Announced the 2019 Civic Type R will receive more standard equipment The updated Display Audio system includes physical buttons, volume knobs, and Bluetooth connectivity. Honda also added new buttons to the steering wheel and a light indicator for the parking brake when it is engaged. Models with dual-zone automatic climate controls receive larger cupholders, while models equipped with larger fan speeds are available for the hotter Civic.
Honda stated that the 2019 Type R’s starting price would be $36,595, which includes the $895 destination fee. This is a $1,000 increase from the 2018 model. Honda increased its destination fee to $920 in January. This $25 increase brings the Type R’s price to $36,620. The Civic Type R now costs nearly $2,500 more than when Honda launched the hatchback in 2017.
Hyundai follows suit:
The same turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is under the hood, making 306 horsepower (228 Kilowatts) as well as 295 pound-feet (405 Newton-meters). The engine is paired with the same six speed gearbox with automatic rev matching. The standard features include the three-mode adjustable suspension.
As prices rise, people are paying more for new cars. Even the Honda Civic Type R is not immune. The Civic Type R has seen a significant price rise since 2017, but competitors like the Subaru WRX STI or Volkswagen Golf R have been more affordable. The Civic Type R is front-wheel driven, but it is just as fun to drive.