Pumped up performance Civic

Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type R

What is it?

Latest generation Civic given performance Type R treatment from Honda. This means a 200bhp engine as before but now in a more civilised and easier to live with package. Option to upgrade to a GT version with extra creature comforts.

What’s hot?

• Fantastic free-revving engine
• Slick six-speed manual transmission
• Well-priced over rivals
• Easy to drive in traffic

What’s not?

• Lack of low down engine response
• Rear spoiler and body shape limits visibility

What you need to Know?

P11D Value:	17,372
Monthly Rental*:	345
Tax Band when posted:	31%
Monthly BiK:	91.50 (20%)/£183 (40%)
Engine:	2.0-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder
CO2 Emissions:	215g/km
Power/torque:	201PS / 142lb ft
Economy:	31.0mpg

Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/36,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

Overall a more sophisticated package than the previous Type R, but lacks some of its predecessor