#HONDA ACTIVE SOUND CONTROL UPDATE#

A new Active Sound Control varies the engine note piped into the cabin based on which of the three drive modes-Comfort, Sport, and +R-is selected. Honda also claims to have removed friction from the steering system for better feel.Дrivers will experience that through a new Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and theyвЂ™ll stir a 6-speed shifter with shorter throws and topped by a restyled knob. Retuned dampers aid ride comfort, while stiffer rear bushings are fitted to improve response. The brakes utilize new 2-piece rotors and new pads that are more resistant to fade. Updated chassis, brakesД¬hassis tweaks to the 2020 Type R are said to enhance braking, improve ride, and make for sharper handling. A true enthusiastsвЂ™ machine, the 2020 Civic Type R is available only with a 6-speed manual. Output remains at 306 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm. Power comes from the same 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with HondaвЂ™s VTEC valvetrain technology. The 2020 Type R, which was unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon, sees a host of revisions inside and out that encompass both mechanical features and design cues.ДЄs before, the new Civic Type R is offered exclusively as a 4-door hatchback. The Honda Civic Type R sits at the very pinnacle of the sprawling Civic lineup of highly accomplished small cars. Pricing not yet announced, 2019 model starts at $37,255.Revised suspension, new brake components.

#HONDA ACTIVE SOUND CONTROL UPDATE#

Comprehensive update to HondaвЂ™s hottest hatch.

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