Honda today unveiled the 2007 Civic Type S 3-door ahead of its expected debut at the British International Motor Show in July. Type S is aimed at younger customers wanting style and performance in a 3-door package. The car will go on sale in January 2007. Gallery after the jump…
To give the Type S sharper steering response, improved ride and excellent cornering stability, the suspension has been specially-tuned, with revised spring and damper settings and a 20mm wider rear track. This broader stance, coupled with the deep front air intake and standard 17-inch alloy wheels, gives the Type S a particularly muscular, planted look.
Under the bonnet of the 3-door Civic sits either a rev-happy 1.8-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, or Honda’s highly-rated 2.2-litre diesel unit. Both engines produce a significant 140 hp and can be combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 1.8-litre i-VTEC is also available with Honda’s automated-manual i-SHIFT transmission.
Inside, silver-stitched black alcantara seats and a leather trimmed steering wheel join aluminium pedals to set a very sporting tone.
The cabin itself is focused around Honda’s unique Dual Link dashboard design — first featured on the 5-door Civic — which places key information in the upper part of the instrument panel. This means that important data can be viewed without compromising the driver’s concentration on the road.
Although the coupe-like styling of the Type S might suggest compromised cabin space, the interior instead succeeds in providing a high degree of flexibility and passenger accommodation. The distance between the hip point of front and rear passengers (803mm) equates to that of higher segment cars.
The rear seats also incorporate Honda’s familiar one-motion, dive-down feature that instantaneously creates a flat loading space. This helps create a massive 485 litres of loading space — the same as the Civic 5-door. A centrally-positioned fuel tank located beneath the front seats, rather than impinging on the luggage area, also plays a key role in achieving this packaging efficiency.
Two model grades will be offered. As well as 17-inch wheels and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) as standard, Type S gets air conditioning, cool box, remote audio controls and curtain airbags. The Type S GT model adds a panoramic glass roof, dual zone air conditioning, cruise control, front foglights, retractable mirrors, and automatic wipers and headlamps.
The comprehensive passive safety features include double seatbelt pre-tensioners on both front seats as well as active headrests for protection against dangerous whiplash injury. Front and side SRS airbags for front seat passengers and ful-length curtain airbags are standard on all models. The instrument display also features an innovative seatbelt reminder for both front and rear seat passengers.
Honda anticipates a Euro NCAP result of 5 stars for front and side impact safety, 3 stars for pedestrian safety and 4 stars for child protection safety, making it one of the safest cars in its class.
The 3-door Type S will form the basis of the Civic Type R, which goes on sale in the UK in March 2007. The highly-anticipated Type R will offer greater sophistication without compromising the Type R philosophy of exhilarating performance through advanced engineering.
Aggressive styling, responsive steering, intuitive handling and greater in-cabin refinement will all be key characteristics. And although maximum engine power remains the same as the out-going Civic Type R, Honda’s engineers have further developed the 200 hp 2.0-litre engine.
The Type R will also have a GT grade, which will offer extra equipment such as dual zone air conditioning and automatic rain and light sensors.
06/29, 8:04 AM
posted by:
jackal
Will this thing ever come to US??
06/29, 8:05 AM
posted by:
aj
Hey Clarkson, the wheel is on the wrong side……
06/29, 8:18 AM
posted by:
JD
What went wrong on that tail-end? Holy moly. It’s like an Aztek and a C230 coupe made a baby.
06/29, 8:25 AM
posted by:
sh.yoon
Does this come as any real suprise to anybody? ‘Tis cool though.
06/29, 8:33 AM
posted by:
Anonymous
THIS CAR IS THE BEST HATCHBACK AROUND MY DAD HAS THE 4 DOOR VERSION THE LOOKS ARE GREAT ITS A REAL HEAD TURNER
AND NO JACKAL IT WIL NEVER GO 2 THE USA!! HAHAHA
06/29, 8:39 AM
posted by:
Anonymous
Typical Japanese transformer look. Crap
06/29, 8:57 AM
posted by:
Anonymous
This car will flop. It would be an even bigger flop herein the states because it wouldn;t stand a chance in hell against the Cobalt or Ion
06/29, 9:03 AM
posted by:
profmathers
yeah, no chance against the cobalt or ion. IN ALABAMA.
06/29, 9:11 AM
posted by:
ss
i hoe they bring it here…thes much better to ook at compared the to the sedan/coupe. though i hate that middle section of the tailights
06/29, 9:14 AM
posted by:
JD
That mid-section of the tailights reminds me of cell phone Paris Hilton would have…..all bejeweled and glittery.
06/29, 9:26 AM
posted by:
ss
^^^ BINGO hahaha thats the perfect way to describe it
06/29, 9:29 AM
posted by:
Ke
It will never come to US cos people dont like good forward looking desing. all they want is the same old boring stuff. i can confirm the head turning capabilities of this car.
06/29, 9:38 AM
posted by:
anonymous has a small cock
AHAHAH now thats funny
06/29, 9:38 AM
posted by:
Derek
Good forward looking design?? If all cars will look like hideous cyclops in the future then I will take the bus. Stop drinking the kool-aid people. I’m sure its a good car but it would have to be amazing to get over how ugly it is.
06/29, 10:29 AM
posted by:
Ronald
Very nice! The interior does look very cluttered though. Too bad Europe gets all the cool cars:-(
06/29, 11:17 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
#14: ahaha…well said! The car is fugly!
06/29, 11:56 AM
posted by:
Atomicbri
I think this car is hot! I love the shape from side view. Sure the front is a little busy, but it is different. The interior is a bit of a mess…. all those levels, where to look exactly?? LOL
I am sure Honda will not send it to the U.S. so those who hate it rest easily, hoever I am sad to not see it here. Would be great against the Ford Focus and those nast GM Ions and Cobalts
06/29, 12:10 PM
posted by:
o0
it’s to good 4 U.S…
06/29, 12:51 PM
posted by:
JIBBA
How can you think a car that look like this is ‘cool’ or ‘very nice’? Are you an 8 year old star wars fanatic or something? This hideous monster looks like an abortion gone bad from an alien spaceship.
06/29, 1:58 PM
posted by:
Ronald
“abortion gone bad from an alien spaceship” – and what are you? 12?
Who made you the authoruty on which cars are cool and which ones are not? If you don’t like it than say so and let others express their opinions. People a lot smarter than you designed this car and they know what they’re doing.
06/29, 2:13 PM
posted by:
panda
youve got to see this car in real life to see how cool it is. i think its brilliant.
06/29, 2:31 PM
posted by:
Craig
It’s only cool and/or good looking if they sell it in the USA in all trim levels INCLUDING the Type-R.
It Honda USA doesn’t, then I say it’s a load of ugly garbage.
Sorry. It’s already FWD. Give me a reason to desire your car, Honda. You can start by making it available to order for Americans.
06/29, 3:23 PM
posted by:
mdt
Give me the 2.2L CDTI engine option, puh-leez Honda! 258 ft-lbs, 140 HP, and 45 mpg would be sweet in this hot hatch.
I agree with the posters that say we get screwed when it comes to car/engine selection in the states.
-mt
06/29, 4:05 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
The Ecotec motor in the Cobalt is world class next to some little ricer from Japan. Honda has a LONG way to go before they match the sophistication of the Ecotec. It is so good, it is the basis for the Saab 9-3, a car that completely demolishes the competition (TL, G35, 3-series…etc)
Want a real motor? Buy a GM with the avialible 2.2 or 2.4 liter Ecotec. You’d be foolish not to
06/29, 4:24 PM
posted by:
Ryan
Truly awful looking rear…
06/29, 4:36 PM
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06/29, 5:23 PM
posted by:
Nurse Betty
#14 and #24 it’s time to come in and take your medicine. You know you are not supposed to be playing around on the internet without the doctors permission.
06/29, 5:34 PM
posted by:
Kevin
That is so ugly, it looks worse than the aztek. but since its japaneses its ok.
06/29, 5:45 PM
posted by:
PAUL D.
While I wouldn’t be in the market for something like this, with the success of the current Si here in the states, Honda could continue the momentum with this car. And with the demise of the Acura RSX, Honda could once again concentrate on being the spunky, youthful brand that they were known for.
06/29, 10:25 PM
posted by:
StanFord
#8 & 27 – Very funny stuff… lol
My friends 8 year old son would like the ‘Gundam’ look Honda seems to be going for here but it’s a bit odd to me.. Also, LOOSE that weird ass steering wheel, it’s center looks like the lid from a trash can.
06/29, 11:23 PM
posted by:
Gogogodzilla
Nice…
Now slap a BorgWarner DSG transmission in it and it’d be perfect.
DSG… Droooooool!
06/30, 8:08 AM
posted by:
ss
i dont think you will see DSG in any other car but a VWAG product for few years. though im sure copycats are in the works
06/30, 6:54 PM
posted by:
M
Not bad but the interior layout is kinda poor (too cluttered) and the front head lights remind me of some early to mid-90’s sedan head lights. The headlights suck.
07/02, 7:59 PM
posted by:
Christina
Will this car be sold in the US? Please answer soon my boyfriend wants this car so bad, so if it dose come here we’re going to bye it right away.
07/03, 5:33 PM
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07/03, 9:50 PM
posted by:
InvisibleEcho
I had a thought… like if Chris Bangle had worked for Honda, or if someone decided that what he’d done for BMW wasn’t good enough and Bangled the Bangled version of the Honda, like a Bangle Squared…. this is kind of what it might look like. I like it MUCH better than the old ‘05 designs, but good god. The rear end does look like it’s been through hell. Belongs more on an extended edition of TRON or something.
07/05, 5:13 PM
posted by:
Family Guy
For years the CRX crowd has breathlessly waited, pinning for a new version of the beloved CRX Si to arrive . With the creation of this the Civic Type S 3 Door, the passionate and paitent have something to be thankful for. This vehicle is as close a match to the beloved CRX as anythinhg Honda has relased to date that approximates the old CRX Si. The new modern, if not futuristic styling is a bit heavy on the Battlestar Galactica side, but most will find the wheel spinning power, razor sharp handling and screaming 1.8 VTEC sound pairs nicely with the out of this world styling. Besides, once you’re behind the wheel and blazing it out whith the shift paddles flying, you won’t care what it looks like – you’ll care that it goes like hell, sounds insane and blazes every corner you throw its way.
07/10, 11:18 AM
posted by:
Jack B
Come on chaps – this car is sick. It is being unveiled at the British International Motorshow in a few weeks time. In England we are definitely looking forward to seeing it in the flesh, it is an appetiser for the Type-R that is also being unveiled at the motor show. We love it – check out the comments on this blog: http://www.2talkabout.com/honda
07/21, 1:29 PM
posted by:
Taraneni
Honda Always has the best Engine, most reliable history. best reseller value Least cost to own. what more can you say?
07/23, 4:11 AM
posted by:
julia
I WANT ONE! PLEASE BRING IT TO THE USA.
I WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET THIS CAR.
07/29, 9:47 AM
posted by:
Soewandi C
Very Nice car , I love Honda
08/04, 3:28 PM
posted by:
S. Holcombe
Bring it on. Will buy one when it get here!!!
May appeal to the young, but I am 60 and she looks good!!
08/21, 5:41 AM
posted by:
G Watt
Having had a Honda Civic 2006 for 3 month i have grown to like it better each day and nearly everyone say’s they love the shape and interior.
08/26, 8:14 PM
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Ricardo Head
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And lose the nav system. Those things are for retards.
09/03, 7:04 PM
posted by:
dysonlu
Funny that all the naysayers here are pretty much all anti-imports, pro-domestics. But I don’t have a problem with that. In fact, it’s a good thing that some people are still buying the generally inferior and cheaper domestic cars; it keeps the competition going and workers get to keep their jobs.
(I can’t believe a dude actually claims the Saab 9-3 is “demolishing” the G35, TL, 3-Series. Ahahah, talk about ignorance… The only thing it’s demolishing is its own reputation.)
09/05, 3:37 PM
posted by:
Jeniffer
The new car.
06/02, 4:08 PM
posted by:
rg6200
When i first saw thisk car on photos i thought it looked strange, but when i got to see it in real life i was amazed how cool it looked. I drove it for some time and the handling is nearly perfect, you get really connected to this car, it feels like it’s built around you, like the feeling you get in a Subaru Impreza. Don’t judge this car by looking at photos, you’ve got to study it in real life.