2023 Honda Civic Type R Debuts Today: See The Livesream

After a long string of spy shots and teasers, the Civic Type R is finally ready for primetime.

The hot hatchback’s debut coincides with the 50th anniversary

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of the Civic nameplate as well as 30 years since the first Type R hit the streets.

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Much like the Civic Si, the new CTR is expected to be sold exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox.

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Power is believed to come from an evolution of the familiar 2.0-liter

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turbocharged gasoline unit driving the front axle.

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We do know it'll be the last ICE-only model Honda will ever sell in Europe

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Speaking of a stick shift, Honda will have to worry about a new rival as Toyota just came out with the 300-hp GR Corolla

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Join us tonight for the world premiere as the 2023 Honda Civic Type R livestream is scheduled to start at 10 PM Eastern.

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