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From every angle, the Civic Type R
says "bring it on"
With just one glance at its bold, genuinely original styling, you can tell this is a truly awesome car. Sitting low to the ground, with a black mesh grille setting the tone for its aggressive lines, the Civic Type R is clearly cut from very cool cloth.
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| High-performance aerodynamics The Civic Type R cuts through the air with poise, efficiency and balance. Its artfully and ergonomically designed grille and bonnet reach up in one fluid arch to the windscreen and roof. It's a very smart look. |
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| Mint accessories Customise your Civic Type R into exactly the vehicle you desire. Add to the comfort of its cockpit, sharpen its commanding looks with front and side skirts and trim, or simply give it a flash new emblem set. |
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| 18" seven-spoke alloy wheels You might expect to see alloys on a car this hot. So we raised the game with these seven-spoke 18” alloys. What you get is fantastic high-performance and amazing visual appeal. |
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| Triangular fog lights When the road ahead needs extra illumination, these stylish fog lights have the brilliant intensity you need. What's more, they accent the car's futuristic look. |
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| Flared wheel arches With performance wheels like these, you want to show them off. The flared wheel arches emphasise the Civic Type R's sharp 18" alloys. |
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| Sculpted side skirts Every car enthusiast knows it's the details that count. The Type R's side skirts draw your eye down the length of the vehicle - as well as help protect the exterior from scratches. |
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| Rain-sensing wipers Since the rest of this car is so smart, we thought its windscreen wipers deserved the same level of precision. These wipers kick in when they sense rain drops and adjust their speed automatically as needed. |
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| Honeycomb mesh front grille The unique front grille integrates seamlessly with the wrap-around headlights. The central red "H" badge is a not-so-subtle reminder of the Civic Type R’s racing pedigree. |
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| Wrap around rear spoiler Enhancing the Civic Type R’s aggressive stance, the rear spoiler helps keep the rear tyres firmly planted during hard cornering and at highway speeds. |
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Winner of Wheels magazine's The Civic Type R won the 2008 Wheels Automotive Design Award in recognition of its interior and exterior excellence as well as overall vehicle design. There are sixteen different assessment criteria for this prestigious award, including innovation, visual To take home the prize, the Civic Type R outclassed some tough competitors, including the Audi R8, S5 and TT; the Holden VE Ute; the Renault Scenic; the Saab 9-3 Cabrio; the Volvo C30; and VW Eos. |
