2017 Honda Civic Type R

**StockEngine** · June 18th, 2017 01:06 AM

a few days ago the type r has been launched...

no thread yet...wtf lol

2017 Honda Civic Type R Review - Fastest FWD Production Car - YouTube

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**StockEngine** · June 18th, 2017 08:14 PM

ganda ng rev matching... 🤤🤤🤤

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**AllenR** · June 18th, 2017 08:40 PM

Wow! That looks so fun to drive!

I wonder if this will reach the Philippines. Kahit nga yung 1.5T hatch na lang muna

**Egan101** · June 19th, 2017 10:54 AM

There is no question it's one heck of FWD car. However, will it have a good market locally? Maybe if it is priced for 2M or less, it is one great buy.

However, if the price is set at over 2.5M, then it might have some problems selling. At around that price, you can go rally performance with a WRX STi or luxury performance with IS350 RWD. However, you can't beat exclusivity assuming only a few will be sold locally.

**crazy_boy** · June 19th, 2017 11:45 AM

limited to just 100 units with an estimated price of P2.7 million and delivery of the first units to customers starting in December 2017

im sure ubos agad yan when it reaches our shores.

Honda Civic Type R to be sold locally in limited numbers - Carmudi Philippines

**AllenR** · June 19th, 2017 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by crazy_boy

limited to just 100 units with an estimated price of P2.7 million and delivery of the first units to customers starting in December 2017

im sure ubos agad yan when it reaches our shores.

Honda Civic Type R to be sold locally in limited numbers - Carmudi Philippines

I just called my Honda dealer, they only have 2 units allocated, both sold out na.

**crazy_boy** · June 19th, 2017 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by AllenR

I just called my Honda dealer, they only have 2 units allocated, both sold out na.

since limited release, unahan na magpa reserve mga car fanatics diyan

**jut703** · June 19th, 2017 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

There is no question it's one heck of FWD car. However, will it have a good market locally? Maybe if it is priced for 2M or less, it is one great buy.

However, if the price is set at over 2.5M, then it might have some problems selling. At around that price, you can go rally performance with a WRX STi or luxury performance with IS350 RWD. However, you can't beat exclusivity assuming only a few will be sold locally.

Bro I have a different take on this, I think the Type R will still sell even at 2.5M. You mentioned exclusivity, and I believe it will be the biggest factor for the Type R's success.

The Type R isn't like the IS which is Lexus' bread and butter. It's more Honda's halo car like the STI. Though slower than an STI, the Type R has its own charm and its own loyal following.

Heck, the Civic RS swayed a lot of would-be WRX buyers even if it's much slower. One factor is the lower price, but people are also drawn to the Civic's tech, and Honda's strong brand equity locally.

Past the 2M price range, it's really a matter of the heart more than the mind. I think only the Land Cruiser qualifies as a sensible/practical purchase at that price point. Those Euro cars and decked out Jap tuners are really more geared towards fulfilling your heart's desire than getting the best value for money.

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**Egan101** · June 19th, 2017 12:06 PM

^^^ Jalopnik made a numbers comparison among the bonkers compact performance cars. The Civic Type R is the lightest (due to FWD setup) and has the highest top speed (169 mph). It is also the most affordable (less than 34k USD). The Focus RS, Golf R, and WRX STi are quicker to 100 kmh than the Civic Type R.

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