Honda Reveals 2015 Civic Type R Concept

ST. LOUIS - April 28, 2014 - PRLog -- While it will not be making its way over to the United States, the 2015 Civic Type R concept still has sales experts at Gateway Honda Dealers excited, and not just because they are all fans of the Civic.

The Civic Type R has been teased to drivers for a long time now, and while this is not the official production model, it is a thinly-veiled concept car that should bear a striking resemblance to the final product.

Styled aggressively and taking ideas from Honda's World Touring Car Championship model, the Civic Type R has a design that's linked pretty heavily toward performance, offering real benefits to drivers. The rear spoiler, for instance, has been angled to provide a greater downforce on the vehicle while the grilles have been enlarged for improved air intake.

Critics at Motor Authority recently spent some time behind the wheel of the prototype vehicle and described it as “absolutely brilliant,” praising its 2.0L four-cylinder engine and predicting outputs as high as 280 hp.

While it may not seem like the best news to hear that an incredible vehicle like the Civic Type R is not coming to the area, the fact is that much of its technology includes the kind of features that many expect to see move over to the CR-Z, Honda's hybrid sports car. Don't be surprised if the next generation CR-Z has some of the features profiled here on this special Civic.

In the meantime, the 2014 Honda CR-Z is easily one of the only vehicles of its kind, offering drivers a two-seater sports car experience with the power and style they expect while featuring a hybrid engine under the hood.

Readers can contact a Gateway Honda Dealer to learn more about the 2015 Civic Type R Concept, the Honda lineup in general, or the 2014 Honda Civic in particular. There are many convenient Gateway Honda Dealer locations in the greater St. Louis area, making it easy to find an affordable new or used Honda.

Gateway Honda Dealers includes Frank Leta Honda, Bommarito Honda, Honda of Frontenac, Meyer Honda Co., Ed Napleton Honda, West County Honda, and Mungenast St. Louis Honda.

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