Honda's Type R concept signals UK return—but don't hold your breath
"Honda's been chasing relevance in the hot hatch space for years while the market moved on. A concept is marketing theater until metal hits the street."
— Revvly Take
Honda's teasing a new Civic Type R concept with Prelude S+ Shift tech, reigniting talk of a proper comeback to the UK market. The dual-clutch transmission paired with a hot hatch suggests Honda's finally ready to challenge the Golf R's dominance again. Last time the Type R mattered in Europe was the FK8—this could be the one that actually gets there.
Alastair Crooks
Auto Express · Jan 9
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