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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Iconic car brand discontinues record-breaking hot hatch in UK after just three years as model given ‘ultimate send-off'
Just 10 Ultimate Edition models will be available in the UK DEAD END Iconic car brand discontinues record-breaking hot hatch in UK after just three years as model given 'ultimate send-off' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR car manufacturer is axing its record-breaking hot hatch just three years after its latest revamp. The FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R is being culled in the UK and Europe from 2026 - but is set to go out with a bang. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The UK's Honda Civic Type R launched in 1997 - and became a record-breaker on the track 3 The Civic Type R 'Ultimate Edition' will provide a bittersweet swansong Credit: Honda 3 Only 10 will be available in the UK Credit: PA Forty final Ultimate Edition models with a classic Championship white paint job, and red accents, including a central pinstripe, are being made as a swansong - but is likely to cost more than the regular Type R (£48,900). Just 10 of these special edition motors will be available in the UK - and these will be available on a first come first serve basis, according to Honda. The news will come as a bittersweet blow to petrol heads, with the FL5 having broken countless front-wheel drive lap records during its short reign. Honda's European strategy boss Hannah Swift put the axing down to the industry "changing" and an evolution of its model range "in accordance with European legislation". Those changes relate to stricter emissions standards in Britain and the EU, with which the Type R doesn't comply. The four-wheel-drive hatch market comprises of the Golf R, Toyota GR Yaris and Mercedes-AMG A45 S - but all are risk due to the new regulations. Several brands are instead moving to e-performance cars. It comes 28 years after the first Civic Type R arrived as a grey import from Japan. Arriving in late 1997, before a second generation model in 2001, a third in 2007 and a fourth in 2015. All-New CR-V Its fifth and sixth generations are widely regarded by experts as the finest driver's cars of the modern age. According to the Honda website, the current Type R features a two litre- four cylinder VTEC TURBO engine and can accelerate from 0-100km/hr in 5.4 seconds. It adds: "The Type R is the fastest front wheel drive car to have driven the legendary 5.8km Suzuka circuit." Key facts: Honda Civic Type R Price: £46,995 Engine: 2-litre 4cyl turbo petrol Power: 329hp, 420Nm 0-62mph: 5.4 secs Top speed: 171mph Economy: 34mpg CO2: 186g/km Out: January 2022 Ms 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.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic car brand discontinues record-breaking hot hatch in UK after just three years as model given ‘ultimate send-off'
A MAJOR car manufacturer is axing its record-breaking hot hatch just three years after its latest revamp. The FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R is being culled in the UK and Europe from 2026 - but is set to go out with a bang. 3 3 Forty final Ultimate Edition models with a classic Championship white paint job, and red accents, including a central pinstripe, are being made as a swansong - but is likely to cost more than the regular Type R (£48,900). Just 10 of these special edition motors will be available in the UK - and these will be available on a first come first serve basis, according to Honda. The news will come as a bittersweet blow to petrol heads, with the FL5 having broken countless front-wheel drive lap records during its short reign. Honda's European strategy boss Hannah Swift put the axing down to the industry "changing" and an evolution of its model range "in accordance with European legislation". Those changes relate to stricter emissions standards in Britain and the EU, with which the Type R doesn't comply. The four-wheel-drive hatch market comprises of the Golf R, Toyota GR Yaris and Mercedes-AMG A45 S - but all are risk due to the new regulations. Several brands are instead moving to e-performance cars. It comes 28 years after the first Civic Type R arrived as a grey import from Japan. Arriving in late 1997, before a second generation model in 2001, a third in 2007 and a fourth in 2015. All-New CR-V Its fifth and sixth generations are widely regarded by experts as the finest driver's cars of the modern age. According to the Honda website, the current Type R features a two litre- four cylinder VTEC TURBO engine and can accelerate from 0-100km/hr in 5.4 seconds. It adds: "The Type R is the fastest front wheel drive car to have driven the legendary 5.8km Suzuka circuit." Ms 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.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic car brand discontinues record-breaking hot hatch in UK after just three years as model given ‘ultimate send-off'
A MAJOR car manufacturer is axing its record-breaking hot hatch just three years after its latest revamp. The FL5-generation Advertisement 3 The UK's Honda Civic Type R launched in 1997 - and became a record-breaker on the track 3 The Civic Type R 'Ultimate Edition' will provide a bittersweet swansong Credit: Honda 3 Only 10 will be available in the UK Credit: PA Forty final Ultimate Edition models with a classic Championship white paint job, and red accents, including a central pinstripe, are being made as a swansong - but is likely to cost more than the regular Type R (£48,900). Just 10 of these special edition motors will be available in the UK - and these will be available on a first come first serve basis, according to Honda. The news will come as a bittersweet blow to petrol heads, with the FL5 having broken countless front-wheel drive lap records during its short reign. Honda's European strategy boss Hannah Swift put the axing down to the industry "changing" and an evolution of its model range "in accordance with European legislation". Advertisement READ MORE MOTORS NEWS Those changes relate to stricter emissions standards in Britain and the EU, with which the Type R doesn't comply. The four-wheel-drive hatch market comprises of the Golf R, Toyota GR Yaris and Mercedes-AMG A45 S - but all are risk due to the new regulations. Several brands are instead moving to e-performance cars. It comes 28 years after the first Civic Type R arrived as a grey import from Japan. Advertisement Most read in Motors Arriving in late 1997, before a second generation model in 2001, a third in 2007 and a fourth in 2015. All-New CR-V Its fifth and sixth generations are widely regarded by experts as the finest driver's cars of the modern age. According to the Honda website, the current Type R features a two litre- four cylinder VTEC TURBO engine and can accelerate from 0-100km/hr in 5.4 seconds. It adds: "The Type R is the fastest front wheel drive car to have driven the legendary 5.8km Suzuka circuit." Advertisement Key facts: Honda Civic Type R Price: £46,995 Engine: 2-litre 4cyl turbo petrol Power: 329hp, 420Nm 0-62mph: 5.4 secs Top speed: 171mph Economy: 34mpg CO2: 186g/km Out: January 2022 Ms 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.' Ten things YOU should know as a car owner To help you feel more confident as a car owner, here are ten things you should be familiar with about your vehicle: When is your MOT due? When is your car tax due? Find out here Is it illegal to drive barefoot? What do Is it illegal to drive without road tax? Can you be fined for breaking the highway code? How to What does Is it illegal to
Auto Express
2 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
2 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 ( )
