Feb 4, 2022

There’s fun to be found every day with the 2021 Honda Civic Type R. This sporty hatchback delivers outstanding performance without sacrificing practicality and comfort. Check out the unique, impressive features of the Honda Civic Type R.A Closer Look at the 2021 Honda Civic Type R

A Closer Look at the 2021 Honda Civic Type R

Overview

This award-winning four-door hatchback is one of the fastest subcompacts on the market. This four-cylinder turbo delivers power and incredible acceleration, making it one of the most entertaining cars on the market to drive. The Civic Type R seats four comfortably and offers the standard tech and safety features you’ve come to expect from Honda.

What’s New In 2021?

Honda added a new version, the Civic Type R Limited Edition. The Limited Edition is offered in Phoenix Yellow Pearl and features a glossy black roof, hood scoop, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Performance

The Civic Type R changes the game for sport compact cars. This high-performance hatchback is powerful and a blast to drive.

With 306 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque, and a driving experience that forces your senses forward, the Type R is impressive with a unique style. The power of the Type R comes from its exceptional handling and acceleration, making the Civic Type R one of the fastest front-wheel-drive cars ever made by Honda.

The 2021 Civic Type R offers a thrilling driving experience without sacrificing comfort, which makes the car easy to live with on a day-to-day basis. This vehicle’s superb handling is a strong point, with sharp steering and agile, high-speed cornering. There are three driving modes: Comfort, Sport, and +R (Race). The Sport mode is for everyday driving, while +R is for the race track!

Fuel Economy

The Civic Type R offers excellent fuel efficiency ratings thanks to its lightweight, aerodynamic components, such as a rear spoiler, aluminum hood, and flared rear fenders. The EPA estimates the Civic Type R delivers 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

Trim Levels

The 2021 Civic Type R is a high-performance version of the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic Type R has two trim levels: Type R and Type R Limited. Both are front-wheel drive vehicles.

The Honda Civic Type R comes standard with LED headlights and taillights, 19-inch alloy wheels, a sport suspension, 60/40 split fold-down seats, and a 7-inch touchscreen. The Civic Type R Limited is a lighter version that is quicker and more racing-focused. The Limited Edition Type R features 20-inch forged-alloy wheels, a distinctive yellow color, dark chrome badging, and a rear camera.

Infotainment

The infotainment system includes a 7-inch touchscreen. Standard features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation are included.

Safety

The Civic Type R doesn’t skimp on safety features and includes collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. It also has a multi-angle rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

If you want a sport-compact performance car that is also practical, the 2021 Civic Type R is the one to buy. Stop by Ed Martin Honda for more information and schedule a test drive.