A base model will reportedly join the lineup for the 2018 model year.
The production Civic Type R made its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and at the time, Honda confirmed it would be priced in the mid-$30,000 range for the U.S. and it would only be offered in one model. now reports it is likely the 2017 Honda Civic Type R will be introduced late spring in the U.S. in just Touring trim while a likely cheaper base model will join the lineup in 2018.
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Given all the hype surrounding the Civic Type R, it makes sense Honda would introduce it with just a single model option, and at a premium no less. The automaker will benefit from enthusiasts that have been waiting years, if not decades, for the Type R to be sold in the U.S. Official pricing and details on the 2017 Honda Civic Touring haven’t been announced.
PSA The 2017 Honda Civic Type R will be sold in the U.S in 1 trim (touring) only. I’m guessing that in ’18 there will be a base & a Touring pic.twitter.com/EaQnmvqqqm
— HondaPro Jason (@hondaprojason) April 19, 2017
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