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Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit

Sanjay ยท Dec 14, 2021 01:03 PM

Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit 01

Sambal with rice and wasabi with sushi are some of the other iconic spicy duos we can name, besides the 2022 Honda Civic Type R and the Suzuka Circuit, of course.

Incidentally that's what set the internet on fire today, as the latest to wear the coveted red R badge has been spotted piling on the miles at the racetrack recently.

Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit 02

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Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit 01

Due to debut in 2022, the upcoming Type R was seen testing alongside the outgoing FK8 Civic Type R. Side-by-side the pair look like the stereotypical Hollywood evil-twin dynamic: one is all about fire and fury, while the other is the everyday hero in a suit.

Also read: All-new 2022 Honda Civic Type R to launch next year, alongside hybrid Civic e:HEV

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Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit 03

Sure, that could also be the trick camouflage playing its part but no prizes for guessing which is which.

Also read: Top Rank – 10 production cars with the wildest wings

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Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit 05

But still waters run deep, and buyers are going to need a bigger float if the sporty tyres, red brake calipers, triple exit exhausts, and massive rear wing are any indication of things to come.

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Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit 07

Though Honda remains tight-lipped about whats under the hood, expect more firepower, and maybe something a little different too โ€‹โ€‹– there's been some reports suggesting the next Type R could be a hybrid.

Also read: For the first time, the Honda Civic Type R will feature a hybrid powertrain

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Already looking better than FK8, 2022 Honda Civic Type R blasts Suzuka Circuit 09

As it stands, the outgoing FK8 Civic Type R has a 2.0-litre VTEC turbo engine (K20C) that makes 310 PS and 400 Nm, mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

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Ask anyone who's driven it and they'll tell you it's a straight-up weapon of lap-record destruction, so an improved version of this is something to be excited about.

Also read: Honda Civic Type R smashes Suzuka lap record

Again, the Type R is still a ways away, but Honda Malaysia has opened bookings for the 2022 Honda Civic (FE), just a week after the launch of the Honda City Hatchback.

We've taken the all-new Civic out for a spin and you can read our review here. Hint: it's good.

Also read: Review: 2022 Honda Civic FE – Forget baby Accord, it’s on par with the 3 Series

Sanjay

Senior Writer

With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.

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