If you’re thinking about the new Honda Civic, there are several great trims to pick from. Here we compare the base model and the top-of-the-line 2023 Honda Civic Type R.
Power
The base Honda Civic comes with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that put out 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. With the Type R trim, however, those numbers climb substantially. It has a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
The base model has a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), while Type R comes with a six-speed manual transmission. It also has high-performance Brembo brakes, an adaptive suspension, and a limited-slip differential.
Tech
The Honda Civic comes very well-equipped with tech features, as all models have:
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay®
- Seven-inch touchscreen
- USB port
- Eight-speaker stereo
- Bluetooth®
- Keyless entry
- Remote start
- Push-button start
The Type R trim adds quite a bit more, including:
- Navigation
- Wireless device charging
- Nine-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- HD and satellite radio
- 12-speaker stereo
- Extra USB port
Safety
The Honda Civic comes with many of the latest safety systems, such as:
- Forward collision warning
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Rearview camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Rear-seat alert
You’ll also get blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert with the Type R trim.
Find a 2023 Honda Civic Type R at Heritage Honda Parkville
Come down to Heritage Honda Parkville to check out all of the Honda Civic and Honda Civic Type R models in stock. You can see what each of them offer and take some test drives to see how they perform out on the road. See you soon!
