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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition revealed as final farewell model for Europe
Honda is officially drawing the curtain on the Civic Type R in Europe with the introduction of the Ultimate Edition, a limited-run swansong for the much-loved hot hatch. As the brand prepares to bow out of the segment due to looming Euro 7 emissions norms, only 40 units of this commemorative model will be produced. Designed as both a celebration and a send-off, the Ultimate Edition marks the end of an era for the Civic Type R in the European market. Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: Design With exclusivity in mind, the Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition gets subtle yet striking visual enhancements. The car comes solely in the iconic Championship White paint scheme, now complemented by bold red graphic accents on the bonnet and side doors. To set it apart from the standard FL5 version, the Ultimate Edition also features a black-painted roof, carbonfibre rear wing, and unique 'Ultimate Edition' badging. Also check these Cars Find more Cars Honda Elevate 1498 cc 1498 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 11.91 Lakhs Compare View Offers Honda Amaze 1199 cc 1199 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 8.10 Lakhs Compare View Offers Honda City 1498 cc 1498 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 11.82 Lakhs Compare View Offers Honda City Hybrid 1498 cc 1498 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 20.85 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING Honda Elevate EV ₹ 18 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched UPCOMING Honda WR-V 2026 1199 cc 1199 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 8 - 10 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Also Read : Honda Cars India offers discounts up to ₹76,100 in May. Check details While the basic silhouette is unchanged—with its low-sitting posture, massive hood scoop, and bodywork that's all business—the visual updates make the car look even more intent, track-focused. Smoked-out LED headlights give way to a black mesh grille and the obligatory triple exhaust system to further underscore the Civic Type R's motorsports-inspired heritage. The Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition comes solely in the iconic Championship White paint scheme Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: Features Step inside, and the Ultimate Edition embraces the same race-bred ethos. Honda has introduced a fresh carbonfibre finish across the door sills and center console, paired with red floor mats and a Type R logo projector that lights up the ground upon entry. Subtle but thoughtful upgrades include ambient lighting around the cabin, extending to the cupholders, footwells, door panels, and under-seat areas, enhancing the premium sporty feel. Owners will also receive a special presentation box that includes a numbered plaque denoting the car's unique position out of the 40 units, a carbonfibre key ring, and a custom car cover—a collectible package to match the exclusivity of the vehicle. Also Read : Honda Cars India sees May sales slowdown, eyes recovery with improved market conditions The rest of the interior remains unchanged. Expect red suede-effect sports seats, a Type R-specific steering wheel, and a silver gear lever with red accents. Tech and convenience features include a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, and an 8-speaker sound system. Powering the Ultimate Edition is the same 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged petrol engine, which outputs 329hp and 420Nm of torque Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: Specifications Under the bonnet, Honda has not meddled with the mechanicals. Powering the Ultimate Edition is the same 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged petrol engine, which outputs 329hp and 420Nm of torque, channelled to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox. This powertrain takes a 0-100kph run in a mere 5.4 seconds, and a maximum speed of 275kph. Significantly, the configuration achieved the FL5 Civic Type R's reputation as the quickest front-wheel-drive production vehicle to lap Germany's iconic Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit, with a time of 7 minutes and 44.881 seconds. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Car and Driver
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition Marks European Sales Exit
The Honda Civic Type R will no longer be sold in Europe after next year. Honda's hottest hatch is leaving the market due to emission rules, but it's bidding farewell with the limited-volume Ultimate Edition. Honda will sell 40 copies of the CTR Ultimate, which gets red exterior decals and various carbon-fiber trim pieces. If you live in Europe and are considering buying a new Honda Civic Type R, you may want to act fast. Honda has announced that it will stop selling the hot hatch in the market next year. To say goodbye to Europeans, the CTR is getting a special send-off in the form of the Ultimate Edition. Farewell, Civic Type R Why is the Civic Type R exiting Europe? Honda says the decision was due to "European legislation," meaning the racy hatchback's 324-hp turbo four is too rich for the region's emission rules. That means Honda will sell 40 Ultimate Editions along with the rest of the CTR inventory, which should run out in 2026. Honda The Ultimate treatment includes a red stripe that runs down the middle of the hood. It's paired with red decals on the car's body sides that fade into hashes. The black-painted roof contrasts with the CTR's classic Championship White paint, which is the only color you can get on the Ultimate Edition. As the Euro version of the ultimate Civic drives into the sunset, an exclusive carbon-fiber wing will adorn its rear spoiler. Special CTR Trinkets Inside, the Type R's red carpet and fantastic front seats remain, but Honda has added more ambient lighting as well as carbon-fiber trim. The latter material graces the hatch's center-console panel and door-sill plaques. And when you open the front doors, the Type R logo is illuminated onto the ground. Each of the 40 Ultimate cars will also come with a gift box with an individually numbered emblem. Honda Honda Honda hasn't said how much the Civic Type R Ultimate Edition will cost, but considering it's only building 40 of them, the collector cars will likely come with a sizable premium. The upcharge will also include a special car cover, floor mats, and a carbon key ring. Meanwhile, those of us in the States might miss out on some desirable European-only models, but at least we can still buy a new Civic Type R for the foreseeable future. Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
Top Gear
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Oh no! This new 'Ultimate Edition' marks the end for the FL5 Honda Civic Type R
First Look Honda set to end Type R sales in the UK and Europe, reveals limited run of 40 UE cars. Sob Skip 7 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Bad news! After just three years on sale the FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R - the hot hatch GOAT - is being killed off in the UK and Europe. Good news! It's going out in a blaze of turbocharged, bewinged, Championship White glory. A limited blaze, of course. Because Honda is only making 40 of these very final 'Ultimate Edition' cars. It gets Honda's classic white paint and a series of red accents and decals, including a go-faster pinstripe on the bonnet and a staggered motif along the sides. Advertisement - Page continues below There's more carbon detailing on the rear wing, doorstep trim and centre console, while the cabin gets additional lighting for the cupholder and foot wells. A Type R logo now also projects onto the ground when the doors are opened. Nice. Honda will throw in a celebratory gift box as part of the deal too, which contains a carbon key ring, custom floor mats and a bespoke car cover. You might like The core internals remain the same, which means a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-pot sending 324bhp and 310lb ft of torque to the front wheels via a manual gearbox. That's 0-62mph in 5.4s before maxing out at 171mph. Good numbers, especially for a hot hatch. It's also worth remembering the FL5 has broken numerous front-wheel drive lap records during its reign, most notably at Suzuka and that really big track in Germany. Advertisement - Page continues below Honda's European strategy and product boss Hannah Swift said: 'As we say farewell to a true icon of the Honda automobile line-up in Europe, we thought it was fitting to give the Civic Type R the ultimate send-off with this special edition model offering our customers a unique opportunity to celebrate its legacy. "The industry is changing, and our model range is having to evolve with it in accordance with European legislation. However, Type R has always been Honda's ultimate expression of our passion for driving excitement, and we look forward to celebrating its heritage in the weeks and months ahead.' Only 40 Ultimate Edition cars are coming to Europe in total, of which 10 have been allocated for the UK. No word on pricing, but expect a hefty premium on a boggo Type R's £51,905 starting cost. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Auto Express
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Legendary Honda Civic Type R bows out with Ultimate Edition
The end is nigh for the legendary Honda Civic Type R. It's been announced that sales of the current and utterly sensational FL5 generation will be coming to an end in the UK and Europe next year due to stringent new emissions regulations. Honda's strategy and product boss for Europe, Hannah Swift, said: 'The industry is changing, and our model range is having to evolve with it in accordance with European legislation. However, Type R has always been Honda's ultimate expression of our passion for driving excitement, and we look forward to celebrating its heritage in the weeks and months ahead.' To mark the occasion, the brand has created a new special-edition version of our two-time Hot Hatch of the Year, called the Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition. Only 40 are being made in total, and these will be sold across the entire continent. Advertisement - Article continues below The UK will receive 10 of those and each one will cost £57,905. Thankfully they aren't all going to the brand's favourite customers, and instead they're being sold on a 'first come, first served' basis, meaning it's a race to the dealership for whoever wants this piece of hot hatch history. 'Designed to embody 28 years of hot hatch performance', according to Honda, the Ultimate Edition sports Championship White paint contrasted by a black roof, various carbon-fibre components including the big rear spoiler, and of course, some bespoke bright red graphics across the bonnet and down the sides, with their colour matching the iconic Type R badge. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below There's more carbon inside, specifically on the centre console and the door sills, and when anyone opens the front doors, the Type R logo will be projected onto the ground. Those lucky few buyers will also receive a gift box containing a numbered emblem – from one to 40 – and a carbon key ring, custom-made floor mats, and a car cover. The exceptional drivetrain hasn't been touched, meaning under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine putting out 325bhp and 420Nm of torque which, in traditional hot hatch fashion, is sent exclusively to the front wheels via an equally old-school (and magnificent) six-speed manual transmission. The regular Honda Civic Type R is still available to order for now, with prices starting from £51,905, and you can still bag an Ultimate Edition if you're quick. We're told the cause of death for the legendary hot hatch is new Euro 6e-bis engine regulations that are due to come into effect in January 2026. But while the Civic Type R is going away, Honda is planning to launch 13 next-generation hybrid cars from 2027 to 2030. Check out the latest new deals on the current Honda Civic Type R before it leaves showrooms... View Civic View Civic View Civic Find a car with the experts New Kia Sportage breaks cover and it's sleeker than ever New Kia Sportage breaks cover and it's sleeker than ever Full specification and details have been announced for the UK version of Kia's big-selling mid-size SUV Car Deal of the Day: Get the Range Rover look for (a lot) less with the Jaecoo 7 for £244 a month Car Deal of the Day: Get the Range Rover look for (a lot) less with the Jaecoo 7 for £244 a month Jaecoo is another Chinese brand that has recently arrived in the UK, and its 7 SUV has made a bit of a splash. It's our Deal of the Day for 3 June. Car Deal of the Day: The Citroen C5 Aircross is a big car for a very small £208 a month Car Deal of the Day: The Citroen C5 Aircross is a big car for a very small £208 a month Its replacement may be waiting in the wings, but the current Citroen C5 Aircross is still a fine car. It's our Deal of the Day for 2 June.
Motor 1
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Honda Says It's Forced to Kill The Civic Type R In Europe
Honda is saying sayonara to the Civic Type R in Europe with a final send-off aptly named the Ultimate Edition. Sales of the Japanese hot hatch will come to an end next year on the Old Continent. Before it bows out, the compact performance car is available in any color you like as long as it's Championship White. To spice things up, red stripes accent the hood and sides, while the roof comes exclusively in black. To sweeten the deal, Honda includes a carbon fiber rear wing on the Ultimate Edition. More carbon fiber appears inside, with door sill trims and a center console upgrade, while eye-catching red floor mats feature a metal Type R badge. To drive home the point that this isn't your average Civic, projectors built into the front doors display a red and white Type R logo. As a final treat for European buyers, the send-off comes with a gift box containing a carbon key ring, a numbered emblem, and even a car cover. Photo by: Honda Mechanically, nothing changes. The Civic Type R Ultimate Edition retains its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, producing 324 horsepower and 310 pound-feet (420 Newton-meters) of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, enabling a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in 5.4 seconds. So why is the Civic Type R leaving Europe anyway? Honda says it's essentially being forced to retire the CTR. Hannah Swift, Head of European Strategy and Product, notes that 'The industry is changing, and our model range is having to evolve with it in accordance with European legislation.' In other words, stricter emissions regulations have claimed another victim. Pricing details haven't been disclosed, but the Civic Type R is already notoriously expensive in several European markets, thanks to steep taxes on high-emission vehicles. In the Netherlands, for example, the standard CTR is already a $100,000 + car, before options. While the hot hatch is on its way out, Europeans can take some solace in knowing a different kind of sporty Honda is on the horizon. The reborn Prelude will arrive in the first half of 2026 as a 2+2 coupe with a hybrid powertrain and simulated gear shifts. It's unlikely to match the CTR's engagement, but at least some of the fun lives on. 2026 Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition 7 Source: Honda Catch Up With Honda: Honda Is Developing a Powerful Hybrid For America The New Honda GT Is a Screen Nightmare Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Honda Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
