In May of last year, Honda Vietnam delivered the latest generation Honda Civic Type R street racing car to pre-ordered customers. One car enthusiast went all the way to Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province to receive the car and then drove it back to Saigon.
Vin Tran, a well-known biker in Vietnam, received the car and immediately tested the Honda Civic Type R on various roads. He noted that it consumes more fuel than a BMW GS Adventure motorcycle. With a full tank of 30 liters, the motorcycle can travel up to 600 km, while the Honda Civic Type R 2023 has a fuel tank capacity of 47 liters and can only go about 240 km.
Vin Tran’s sharing received a lot of attention from the online community. After some time, he decided to sell his beloved car after owning it for over half a year.
According to Vin Tran, the Honda Civic Type R street racing car has only traveled 5,000 km and has been upgraded with many accessories such as the Miltek Catback exhaust system, PRL Air Intake filter, 4 customized rims, front Strut Bar, and PRL Front Pipe (shipped from the US).
Vin Tran is selling the car for 2.45 billion VND, while Honda Vietnam announced the official selling price of this car model is 2.4 billion VND, excluding additional fees. However, it should be noted that dealerships are no longer accepting orders for the Honda Civic Type R due to limited availability in the Vietnamese market (only 18 cars available).
The impressive feature of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R lies under the hood. The car is equipped with a 2.0L VTEC turbocharged gasoline engine with 4 cylinders, delivering a maximum power of 315 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 420 Nm within a range of 2,600 – 4,000 rpm.
The power is transmitted to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission, allowing the car to reach a top speed of 272 km/h. This upgraded transmission is combined with an automatic throttle system (Rev Match System), promising a smooth and exhilarating driving experience. Additionally, the high-performance version of the Honda Civic offers 4 driving modes: Comfort, Sport, Individual, and +R.