NEW 'ULTIMATE EDITION' TYPE R MARKS END
OF SALES FOR ICONIC MODEL IN EUROPE
* Honda has released 40 'Ultimate Edition' Civic Type R for sale across Europe
* Each vehicle comes in signature Championship White with bespoke red decals, carbon detailing, additional illuminations, and a celebratory gift box
* Special edition model revealed before Type R concludes European sales
Honda is celebrating the legacy of its iconic Civic Type R with a new 'Ultimate Edition' that marks the end of sales for the model in Europe - with 40 units available now across the region, alongside the remaining standard models.
Designed to embody 28-years of hot hatch performance, this special model comes in trademark Championship White with bespoke red decals across both the bonnet and down the side of the vehicle that match its iconic badge. There is also a painted black roof, plus carbon details throughout, including a wing spoiler and doorstep garnish.
Inside, the carbon theme continues with a centre console panel, while additional lighting calls out select interior features, including the door lining, cup holder, centre console, footwell and under seat illumination. On opening the front doors, there is also a Type R logo projector that enhances the unique appeal.
As a special token, owners will receive a unique matching gift box containing a numbered emblem - from one to 40 - and a carbon key ring, alongside custom-made floor mats, and a car cover. All of which combines to make this the ultimate must have for any Type R super fan, ahead of European sales ending in 2026.
Hannah Swift, Head of European Strategy and Product at Honda Motor Europe, 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 Civic Type R first came to prominence in Japan with the sixth generation of the Civic hatchback model in 1997. Since then, it has spanned a further five generations and many special editions besides, building a dedicated fan base around the world with its long tradition of high-performance inspired by the spirit of racing.
Further demonstrating its dynamic credentials across almost three decades, the Civic Type R has set front wheel drive production benchmarks at several circuits around the world - most notably the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany on several occasions. It has also achieved similar feats at other circuits, including Magny Cours (France), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), Hungaroring (Hungary), Estoril (Portugal), Suzuka (Japan), Silverstone (UK), and Mount Panorama Bathurst (Australia).
This on-track success also extended to the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and World Touring Car Cup (WTCR), in addition to other regional series, where the Civic Type R has been a popular choice and delivered drivers' and team titles. In each case, these series are contested between vehicles based on mass-produced, front-wheel drive models, making them ideally suited to this vehicle's performance credentials.
To find out more about the Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition, head to: https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/new/civic-type-r/overview.html
The United Kingdom will receive 10 Civic Type R Ultimate Edition units, which will be available on a first come first serve basis. All sales will be conducted through our Retailer network. To locate your nearest Retailer, head to:
https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/find-a-dealer.html#search
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About Honda
Honda Motor Europe (UK) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honda (Japan). One of the top 20 brands in the world, Honda manufacturers a broad product range encompassing cars, motorcycles, power products (including marine, energy, lawn and garden and ATV) and aviation and was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand,?Acura, in 1986.
Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959,?as well as the world's largest manufacturer of?internal combustion engines?measured by volume, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year.?
Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their?ASIMO?robot in 2000. Honda has also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of?GE Honda Aero Engines?in 2004 and the?Honda HA-420 HondaJet, which began production in 2012.
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