Expect a Cheaper, Base Model Honda Civic Type R to Join Lineup in 2018

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

A base Type R 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 trim model. HondaPro Jason, who is privy to inside dealer information, 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.

SEE ALSO: Listen to the New Civic Type R Rev its Turbo Engine

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

Discuss this story on our Honda Civic Forum

Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

More by Jason Siu

Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 7 comments
  • Ji Dosha Ji Dosha on Apr 20, 2017

    So the true Type-R is coming out later, one without the excess creature comforts in the name of saving weight.

  • K03sport K03sport on Apr 21, 2017

    "I drive a Type-R Touring" just doesn't sound right...why does every car have to have multiple trim levels? Why can't there just be one trim, available in different colors, but only one trim? If the Type-R ("R" is for racing...right?) is supposed to be the most aggressive, most fierce, most of the mostest Civic ever; then why would they (Honda) make a trim level that gives the car a less than "hardcore" persona? In theory, with a car of this caliber, when you start taking things (creature comforts) away, the price goes up, i.e. Porsche GT3RS and the like. IMHO, Honda should leave off trim level designations for the Type-R and let customers order various packages or stages (1, 2, 3, etc) to determine what the car comes with...will there be a "Touring" badge on the right side of the hatch?

Next