Honda Civic Type R set for Australia – AU$50,990

Honda Civic Type R set for Australia – AU$50,990

Over in Australia, pricing and specifications for the 2018 Honda Civic Type R have been announced ahead of the hot hatch’s arrival there in October. The fifth-generation Civic Type R will go on sale in Australia in a single specification, priced at AU$50,990 (RM168,145).

The pricing puts the UK-built vehicle smack right in Volkswagen Golf R and Ford Focus RS territory – and just under that of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 – in that market.

The 1,393 kg Type R is powered by a 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine, which is paired with a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching function. For Australia, the mill will offer 306 hp at 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm between 2,500-4,500 rpm, running on RON 95 petrol. The power output is slightly lower than that quoted for the UK-spec car, which is 316 hp (or 320 PS).

Standard equipment for the car, which rides on 20-inch Berlina black alloy wheels wrapped with 245/30 Continental SportContact 6 rubbers, includes adaptive dampers with three driving modes (Comfort, Sport and R+), a Brembo brake package with 350 mm ventilated and drilled front and 305 mm solid rear discs as well as a unique Type R serial plate number.

The Australian-spec model will come equipped with LaneWatch as well as a Honda Sensing safety suite, and mod cons include an Advanced Display Audio system with a seven-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support as well as smart entry with push button start.

The car will be available in five exterior colour options – Championship White, Rally Red, Brilliant Sporty Blue and two pearlescent shades, Crystal Black and Sonic Grey.

Response for this one has been strong since the order books for the car opened in May – Honda Australia says that it currently has 250 orders and more than 5,000 registrations of interest for the Type R.

Closer to home, the King of the ‘Ring has been rumoured to be a possibility for these shores, as one of the six models Honda Malaysia is slated to launch this year. If it does happen, the car won’t be a cheap proposition, if the Australian pricing is any indication.

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Comments

  • Bernard on Jul 03, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Lucky Australians…..they get to buy the cars at such reasonable prices…Strong earning power, reasonably priced cars….what a wonderful world they live in.

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    • Kunta sydney on Jul 03, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Basher will come here said if this car rch malaysia, it cost RM250k. Boring basher

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      • Sama L00 on Jul 03, 2017 at 3:42 pm

        Yes, this type r is powerful. But when it comes to cornering, it is still no match for our 86. Type R or 86, you won’t go wrong with sushi cars. Everyone knows it!

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        • John Fake News Poster on Jul 03, 2017 at 7:11 pm

          In Australia and UK, even you are poor beggar also you can buy BMW. Cause 2nd hand market so cheap

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        • uvuveyeyeyeye osas on Jul 05, 2017 at 2:32 pm

          bro, when it comes to rain, the 86 sure will get a hard time to clear the corner since the 86 is rear wheel drive. so, the type R still win :) more suitable for daily drive in any condition

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      • YB Kunta Kinte on Jul 03, 2017 at 3:45 pm

        Can we also get a Civic Type R at RM50k? Cause, if you don’t convert, and on a one to one basis, why can’t our Civic Type R also have this kind of pricing?

        AUD50k is not big deal to an Australian. Even kuli work in McDonalds as waiter also get AUD50k a year.

        But when or if this Civic comes here, it will be RM300k. That is big money to most Malaysians.

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      • Nancy Liu3.2 on Jul 03, 2017 at 4:48 pm

        Kesian Malaysians…..we buy cars at such high prices…Weak earning power, high priced cars.

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        • No problemo as long as essential guds and cost of living remains cheaps.

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    • Wait till u see their multitude taxation levels. Even if u 100yo, u still get taxed for ur pension.

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    • kuntak on Jul 03, 2017 at 4:46 pm

      Since when bolehland is on par with australia? Why dun compare with ASEAN countries?

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    • Its so cheap over there. Even the old fd2r was sold here at MYR199k brand new.

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  • Rick Sydney on Jul 03, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    Affordably priced. Per capita
    Australia USD 54,688, Malaysia USD 10,878.

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    • Rousey on Jul 03, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Probably will be RM300K+ once it reaches here. Aussies don’t have crazy long 9 year loans to buy cars though.

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      • Hahaha on Jul 03, 2017 at 5:39 pm

        Care to ask how much is the interest on bank loans for cars.

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    • kzm (Member) on Jul 03, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      Why don’t u ask Aussie is it affordable or not..instead using ur assumption.

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  • wah so cheap …… in Australia

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  • Not Toyota Fan on Jul 03, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    If Lotus can sell all TWO of the limited edition model even before it arrives, am pretty certain this Type R will be sold out. Bet there are people who already placed a booking fee for it.

    We Malaysians love our cars & there is always a buyer for whatever segment there is.

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  • Golfer on Jul 03, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    More performance & refinement. Golf R

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  • Friend on Jul 03, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    Top up AUD5 to 10k, to get a Merc C200 better.

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  • hyin21 on Jul 03, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    yeah…do we see many luxury cars (by Malaysian standard) in Australia or other countries where cars are said to be cheaper? what is the cost of ownership there?

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  • Betul betul John on Jul 03, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    It just a Honda…..Use the money for a used Porsche better. At least the marque is respectable around the world.

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