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marzo 01, 2024 - Honda Corporate

Honda Civic Type R Wins UK Car of the Year ‘Performance Car’ Category

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  • Honda Civic Type R recognised as UK Car of the Year in the Performance Car Category by esteemed judging panel
  • Judges praised the Civic Type R’s performance and price point compared to rivals, - commenting “The excellent snickety gearbox is an absolute joy and the tractability of the two-litre turbocharged engine addictive. What a car!”
  • The UKCotY award joins recognition for the new Type R from TopGear, News UK, and Auto Express

The Honda Civic Type R has once again reaffirmed its dominance in the automotive world by clinching the prestigious UK Car of the Year award in the Performance Car category. Celebrated for its outstanding driving dynamics and unparalleled performance for price point, the Civic Type R emerged as the champion in a fiercely competitive field.

Renowned for its exhilarating driving experience, the Honda Civic Type R captivates enthusiasts with its exceptional handling, precision engineering, and cutting-edge technology. The Civic Type R sets a new standard for usable performance cars on the road today.

"We are thrilled and honoured to receive this recognition from the UK Car of the Year Awards," said Rebecca Adamson, Head of Automobile at Honda UK. "The Honda Civic Type R represents the pinnacle of performance engineering at Honda Automobiles, combining a thrilling driving experience with everyday usability."

Judged by a panel of esteemed automotive journalists, the UK Car of the Year Awards recognizes excellence across various automotive categories, setting the benchmark for outstanding performance, innovation, and quality in the industry.

Tom Sharpe, a member of the UKCotY judging panel, said: “The most powerful Civic Type R is also the fastest, but not at the expense of fun and drivability. The excellent snickety gearbox is an absolute joy and the tractability of the two-litre turbocharged engine addictive. What a car!”

While Mark Nichol, another UKCotY judge, summed up Honda’s Civic Type R as: “One of the most outright fun cars ever made. The sort of thing that makes every drive feel like an event – and every driver feel like a pro.”

The Civic Type R will now go up against the winners of the other six categories at this year's Awards to determine the overall UK Car of the Year 2024. The judging is underway with the announcement of the overall winner expected to be made on Friday 8th March.

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