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Civic Type R starts ZAR 301,250 cheaperCivic Type R from ZAR 1,021,600 · E-Class from ZAR 1,322,850
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Specification
Civic Type R
E-Class
Maximum Power
Civic Type R315 kW
E-Class150 kW
Maximum Torque
Civic Type R420 Nm
E-Class320 Nm
Engine Size
Civic Type R1996 cc
E-Class1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Civic Type R12 km/l
E-Class-
Ground Clearance
Civic Type R130 mm
E-Class-
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
2.0L VTEC Turbo: 235 kW / 420 Nm. 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Top speed 275 km/h. 6-speed manual only — no automatic option.
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Facelift History
FL5 generation launched globally in 2023 — sixth generation Type R. Major redesign from the aggressive FK8. Cleaner exterior with mature styling but improved performance.
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Facelift Launched Since
2023
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
Sedan
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Sedan
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Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
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Vehicle Type
Sedan
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Length
4595 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Height
1405 mm
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Wheelbase
2735 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
123 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
410 l
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Kerb Weight
1430 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
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Payload Capacity
420 kg
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Towing Capacity
0 kg
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Seating Capacity
4 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
4 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
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Front Headroom
998 mm
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Rear Headroom
942 mm
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Front Legroom
1074 mm
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Rear Legroom
950 mm
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
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Chassis Type
Reinforced Monocoque
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Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
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Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
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Front Spring Type
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
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Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
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Chassis Material
Reinforced Monocoque
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Front Suspension Type
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
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Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
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Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
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Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Dual Zone Climate Control
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Power Windows
All Doors Auto
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Keyless Entry
Smart Key
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
410 l
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AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
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Adaptive Dampers
Standard
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Aero Kit
Type R Aero Package
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Climate Zones
Dual Zone Climate Control
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Drag Coefficient
0.30
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Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
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Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
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Engine Warranty
24 Months
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Fuel Consumption Combined
8.3
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Intercooler
Air-to-Air
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Panoramic Roof
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Standard
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Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Rear Seat Split
60:40
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Rear Wing
Large Performance Wing
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Rev Matching
Automatic Rev Matching
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Seat Type
Racing Bucket Seats
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Steering Mounted Controls
Performance Controls
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Steering Response
Performance Tuned
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Tail Lamps
LED
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Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
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Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
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Voice Command
Built-in
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Voice Command Support
Built-in
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Accelerator 0 100
5.4 sec
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Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Climate Control
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
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Lift Gate
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Dual Zone Climate Control
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Mirror
All Doors Auto
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
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Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear LED Combination Taillights
LED
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
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Rim Size
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
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Sonar
Front and Rear
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Sound System
12 Bose Performance
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Source Model Column
civic-type-r
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
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Sub Frame
Reinforced Monocoque
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Surround View Monitor
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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TPMS
Standard
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Trim Level
flagship
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Unlocking
Smart Key
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Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
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Vdc
Performance Tuned
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
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Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
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Wireless Charger
Standard
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1999/L4
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Direct Injection
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Compression Ratio
9.8:1
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
315 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
6-Speed Manual
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Top Speed
272 km/h
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0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
220.3 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
293.7 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
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Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
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LSD Available
Mechanical LSD
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
6
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Short Throw Shifter
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Drivetrain
4x2
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Claimed Mileage
12 km/l
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City Mileage
9.9 km/l
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Highway Mileage
11 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 6
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
12 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
47
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Airbags
6
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Performance Tuned
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Traction Control
Performance Tuned
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Performance
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Alarm System
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
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AEB
Standard
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BA
Performance
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
6
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
6
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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Stability Control
Performance Tuned
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TCS
Performance Tuned
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
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Driver Passenger Airbags
6
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ESC With Traction Control
Performance Tuned
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Cruise Control
Adaptive
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Lights
LED Projector
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Emergency Braking
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
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Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
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Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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Reverse Camera Type
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Surround View Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Seat Material
Alcantara and Fabric
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Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
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Heated Seats
Front
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
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Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
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Ambient Lighting
Red Performance Lighting
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Folding Rear Seats
60:40
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear AC Vents
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Interior Colour Options
1
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60 40 Split Seat
60:40
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Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual Sport
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
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Fabric Seats
Alcantara and Fabric
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
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Driver Seat
Manual Sport
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Petrol
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
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Interior Colours
1
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Seat Fold Type
60:40
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Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
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Apple CarPlay
Wireless
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Android Auto
Wireless
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
12 Bose Performance
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Navigation System
Built-in
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
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Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
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Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
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Voice Recognition
Built-in
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Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
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Audio Controls On Steering
Performance Controls
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Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
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Audio Speakers
12 Bose Performance
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Audio System
12 Bose Performance
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Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
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Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
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Connected Services
Standard
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Voice Control
Built-in
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Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
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Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
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Daytime Running Lamps
LED
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Fog Lamps
LED
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
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Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
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Exterior Colour Options
1
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Roof Type
Not Available
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Body Type
Sedan
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DRL
LED
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Fog Lights
LED
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Front Fog Lights
LED
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Led Headlights
LED Projector
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Led Taillights
LED
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Auto Headlights
LED Projector
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Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
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Daytime Running Lights
LED
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
1
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Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
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Front Fog Lamps
LED
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Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
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Headlamps
LED Projector
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Headlight Type
LED Projector
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Headlights
LED Projector
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Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Approach Angle
-
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Departure Angle
-
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Wading Depth
-
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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Underbody Protection
Not Available
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Approach Angle Deg
-
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle Deg
-
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Wading Depth Mm
-
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Tyre Size
265/30 R19
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Wheel Type
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
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Front Brake Type
Brembo Ventilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
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Brake Type Front
Brembo Ventilated Disc
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Brake Type Rear
Disc
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Tyre Type
Performance Tyres
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Wheel Diameter
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
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Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
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Brakes
Brembo Ventilated Disc
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Cornering Brake Control
Performance
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Hydraulic Brake Assist
Performance
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
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Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Performance Controls
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
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Wheel Material
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
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Wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
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Approx Service Cost
High
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Battery Warranty
24 Months
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Maintenance Plan
24 Months
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
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Service Plan Duration
24 Months
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Service Plan Distance
24 Months
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Service Plan
24 Months
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Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
AGM
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Warranty Years
3
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Warranty Kilometers
3
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Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3
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Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3
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Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
159 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
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Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
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Idle CO2 Output
190
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CO2 Emissions G Km
190
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Real-world City Mileage Min
7 l/100km
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Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12 l/100km
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Owner Review Count
8
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Spec
Civic Type R
E-Class
Ownership Role
Flagship
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Price Zar
1021600 ZAR
1322850 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1021600
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Starting Price Zar
1021600
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