First look at the new CIVIC for Australia

[jklo]

Check this website out for the review of the new civic bound for the Asia-Oceania region.

http://asia.vtec.net/Reviews/Civic20a/index.html

[mrwillz]

repost?

[VTi_b0i]

LOL bound for asia? arent they made in asia? lolz

[VT3C]

well some civics are made in the UK - I think all of the sedans are made in the Thailand factory now. only the hybrids made in Japan or something.. check THIS beauty out :

http://www.mugen-power.com/concept/dominator/

OMFG !!

[|N|]

that could be my next car

[Tu88y]

I wonder if they will bring the dominator to Aust shores

[VT3C]

I wonder if they will bring the dominator to Aust shores

as if !! we'll be lucky if we get the SOHC iVTEC R18 let alone ANY K20 civic.. sigh coupe..

our only hope is to be able to source the mugen kits etc from over seas.. pretty much same as we've been doing so for 10 years..

[hondarox]

Check out two motoring mag reviews of the 2006 Civic sedan in

http://www.honda.com.sg/civic/review.htm

The lucky S'poreans are getting their sedans from Japan.
I'm interested in the 2.0L. Let's hope that Honda Aust make available both the 1.8L and 2.0L. The 2.0L is really needed to compete with the Mazda 3 which is available in 2.0L and 2.3L.

[panda[cRx]]

I wonder if they will bring the dominator to Aust shores

not gonna happen at this stage. honda has wiped almost all 'sporty' cars out of there lineup atm :rolleyes:

[RyDC5S]

It'll only be 1.8L version.

They won't release the 2.0L one as this will effect Euro and Integra sales.

[Kawasaki]

this sucks, lots of maunfactures are making hot hatches atm :( where is our civic type r!!

[Encor3]

It'll only be 1.8L version.

They won't release the 2.0L one as this will effect Euro and Integra sales.
but its a much slower 2L engine compared to integra and euro.
proof?? that they wont realease..

[hondarox]

I won't buy the 1.8L then.
I'll test drive the Made in Japan Mazda 3 this weekend.

[Jake02]

BORING!Wheres the Euro-spec Civic hatch?

[RyDC5S]

but its a much slower 2L engine compared to integra and euro.
proof?? that they wont realease..

Civic Si has the same K20 series engine in the Integras.

[79cord]

CIVIC SEDAN 1395kg !!!!!
I must be really living in the past. Where's the agile, stylish, economical 7-900kg 3D hatch of old? I 'm not interested in tallboy armoured tanks!

[RyDC5S]

CIVIC SEDAN 1395kg !!!!!
I must be really living in the past. Where's the agile, stylish, economical 7-900kg 3D hatch of old? I 'm not interested in tallboy armoured tanks!

I know yeah.

Bring back the lightweight hatches.

[UNLS1]

so oz will get 1.8 civic, and the 2.0 civic and hybrid...

cant wait to sell these babies

[Jonathon]

yer i got the 1990 GL sedan and it's 930kg

[**Ghost**]

I know yeah.

Bring back the lightweight hatches.

the jazz is the lightweight hatch... live with it like it or not :p j/k


civics will never be lightweight nemore... its kinda a medium sized sedan

[RyDC5S]

Jazz is a damn mini-van! :D

EG/EK Civic.... thats a hatch!

[hondarox]

Credos to Honda Oz for getting both the 1.8L and 2.0L !

[panda[cRx]]

as if !! we'll be lucky if we get the SOHC iVTEC R18 let alone ANY K20 civic.. sigh coupe..



It'll only be 1.8L version.

They won't release the 2.0L one as this will effect Euro and Integra sales.

aus will be getting a 2L DOHC i-VTEC y0 civic!! (ie. some variation of k20a):D

however i think it may be limited to the sedan (hopefully not)

i've read the technician handbook for it and i almost got to go to the 06 civic test drive day but i already had other commitments at work:(

[bigdongers]

any pictures of the new civic hatch?

[panda[cRx]]

hmmm here is the european 06 civic hatch, i havent checked to see if this is what we are getting. i'll ask at work on monday or something

http://www.autoweek.nl/images/800/2015744.jpg

[hondarox]

We are definitely not getting the beaut euro hatch.
Looks like the new sedan Civic will be from Thailand (1.8L and hopefully, the higher spec 2.0L) and the hybrid from Japan.
You can view the new sedans on
www.honda.co.th
www.honda.com.sg

[blu3illusion84]

omg! that look cute!
how much would it cost?

[UNLS1]

WE ARE NOT GETTING A HATCH!

we are getting 4 civic models and 3 different engines. ALL WILL BE SEDANS!

Case closed on the hatch lol

[Encor3]

1.8L Petrol
2.0L Petrol
and 1.3L hybrid
is the 3 engines

[TYPE-ONE]

we are getting a type r version according to my frend that works at honda.

[hondarox]

There'll be two 1.8L sedan models, one 2.0L sedan model and a 1.3L sedan hybrid model.

[eski.]

actually there might be a possibility for the hatch to arrive here end of 2007...

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/2A0A511379EFC585CA257106001AD356

[7th Gen]

i was about to post that goauto link....

if you guys read wheels this mth peter robinson also rubbishes Honda Au for not bringing out the hatch :D

[blu3illusion84]

bring out the hatch! :(
roughly how much would is cost?

[UNLS1]

we are getting a type r version according to my frend that works at honda.


not true.

[UNLS1]

bring out the hatch! :(
roughly how much would is cost?

we wont have the hatch just yet as its made in england and its way to expensive to bring it over here...

So no hatch for a long time yet..



Also i will be working on the honda stand @ the motor show in melb with the new civics on Fri 9th of feb from 3.45-10pm and on tues the 14th same times so feel free to come say hello!

James

[VT3C]

I think my 'friend at honda' is the same as TYPEONE's and I have been sworn that we will get 4 civic's in 2006:

1.8L SOHC Sedan (Vi/Luxury spec)
1.8L SOHC Sedan (GLi/Entry Spec)
1.3L HYBRID Sedan
2.0L DOHC Coupe.

I was also told "Australia will definately be getting a type R"..

Personally from my own research and experience, I would say we'll get the 1.8L coupe in 2007 when initial sales wane.. I'd still be surprised if we get a 2L in either the sedan or a coupe.. but once again it'd be to boost sales after the initial release.

as for a type R - well I'd say IF we ever get one it wont be till the facelift model or even the model year after the facelift.

AS for the hatch ? well after the not-so-hot sales for the out-going Vi 5-doors I doubt Honda Australia is in a hurry to re-introduce another 5-door.. just cause it's got shaved rear door handles, it's still a 5-door minivan guys !!

[**Ghost**]

this has been going on for ages... we will get type R, we will get thsi we will get that...

can some1 just admit that we all dont know wots going on? hahahahahahaha:P

my BET (no sources) is that we get teh 1.8 sedan and the 1.3 sedan and thats it... honda was talking about bringing the EP hatches here but never did so

[7th Gen]

this is official govt site, any vehicle that comes into aust has to have a rvcs:

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/35111_657007_RVD_05Dec2005101228.cmd

so looks like the new civic will have hybrid, 1.8 and 2.0L engines

[hondarox]

Good work 7th Gen.
I went to the rvcs website and found that the new RAV4 will be offered in 4 four-door models with only a 2.4L engine. No V6.

[**Ghost**]

hmmm 114kw k20Z... not a bad engine...

[VT3C]

OK this is OFFICIAL Guys --> Australia will get:


VTi (manual)
$20,990
103Kw @6300 / 174Nw@4200

VTi-L (manual)
$24,490
103Kw @6300 / 174Nw@4200

SPORT (manual)
$29,990
114@6200 / 188Nm@4200

Hybrid (manual)
$31,990
85Kw@6000 / 176@2500RPM

[fasthonda]

No way would I dish out 30 grand for the sport Civic :thumbdwn:

[VT3C]

No way would I dish out 30 grand for the sport Civic :thumbdwn:

Well it's a K20 under the hood plus lots of features for your dough.

if we get an Si Coupe or god-forbid a Type R it will be significantly higher than $30K.

what do you expect ? I mean My EG5 back 12 years ago was $29,990 so really when you think about it it's pretty reasonable.

[7th Gen]

really? it's quite competitive pricing - compared to SP23 etc
well if and when they bring a Type R here it will be definitely more than 30K

[moomoo1511]

Yeah, Honda Australia has updated their website

[UNLS1]

this has been going on for ages... we will get type R, we will get thsi we will get that...

can some1 just admit that we all dont know wots going on? hahahahahahaha:P

my BET (no sources) is that we get teh 1.8 sedan and the 1.3 sedan and thats it... honda was talking about bringing the EP hatches here but never did so


can i just say that every bit of news and facts Re the civic or any other honda i have posted has always been correct lol scroll around and see

but who would ever believe me i just work for honda lol :D

[UNLS1]

also the pricing is very reasonable compared to the mazda sp23 and a few other lil sporty cars...

[moomoo1511]

Yeah but thats made in japan the mazda 3's not in thailand

[fasthonda]

The pricing of the Civic is reasonable,but i still feel that the Sport model price could be a little lower.If the car had sport tuned suspension ,lower ride height,maybe the motor could also be a little more powerful,I might be tempted in buying the car.Doesn't the sport model also weigh about 100 kgs more than the VTI !?!
Maybe I'll change my mind when i see it in the "flesh"? :)

[**Ghost**]

Ek4s cost about the smae back when they came out... i think actually more...

[fasthonda]

In the early nineties until the late nineties Honda could command high prices,because they were at the top of their game.When i bought my Civic in 1998, the VTI-R version was $33,000 (not on road).In terms of power (from small capacity engines)and handling Honda could not be touched !
Now, it is quite a different story.

[hondarox]

Guys, there's no point in crying over spilt milk.
The new sedan Civic will be from Thailand period.
The 2.0L rrp of $31,990 for the auto is very good value for money.
It beats the Mazda Sp23 rrp of $31,320 by a mile and you get extras like leather, sunroof, mirror indicator lights, etc.
In S'pore the Japanese made 2.0L sedan costs $66,120.
Visit the "FCAI" website and you'll find that out of 70,003 vehicles sold in Jan, 81% are imports, 41% are Toyota imports, 10% are Korean and 9% are Thai!
Some 3-series and C-class have always been made in South Africa.
In fact, some E-class will also be made in China!

[Malenic1981]

I just finished reading todays Motoring liftout from "THE WEST" (west australian daily papers). They had two page review of all new civic that's on the way to oz.
They did testing in NZ, but only 1.8l models with man and auto trans.
It was all positive feedback, but the said they would love to get their hands on 2.0l model, because as they said 1.8 was going pretty good.
Models coming are:
1.8l VTi man $20990
1.8l VTi auto $22990
1.8l VTi-L man $22490
1.8l VTi-L auto $26490
2.0l Sport man $29990
2.0l Sport auto $31990
1.3l Hybrid CVT $31990

All model including enteri level 1.8l Vti man ($20990) have ABS with electronic brake force distribution, power steering, air conditioning, central locking, cruise control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, power windows and mirrors, two air bags, active front head restrains, fold-down rear seat and speed-sensative audio controls.

VTi-L adds an outside temp gauge, climate controle, split-fold rear seat, side air bags, security alarm, alloy wheels and six-stacer CD.

Sport model comes with six airbags, electric two way sunroof, electric power steering, 16" alloys, driving lights, steering wheel mounted audio controls and exclusive grey or blue leather interior.

Hybrid has same specs as sport just different engine.

I think that for normal every day driving basic model gives a lot for that price tag of $20990, Sport model is good base for a bit of tuning (K20), still better priced than it's rivals with lots of goodies included in $29990.

They recon if UK build hach is ever gonna come it would be priced in mid 30K, so my opinion is if it's not a Type R hach thay shouldn't b even try.

I was just thinking if it would be possible getting a basic model $20990 but with 2.0l engine, like a special order from honda, of course we would pay a bit extra for engine but if we gonna mod the car we don't need 6 airbags, 16"rims, leather interior ect, I would personaly get bucket seats in, new rims and son on, paying almost $10K for something we don't need is big waste.

[Catcha]

While I think the new civic is hot, and addition with leather and sunroof rocks on the sports model, the pricing is too close to a new standard Euro, sure it ain't going to have the leather seats or sunroof like the Euro Lux but, better engine bigger car more roomy, Just a better car overall, if your going to spend that sort of money might as well save up a tad longer and get a Standard Euro. That my opinion anyway, and if i was looking at a civic sport I'll personally move up to a Euro

[hondarox]

The rrp difference between the Civic 2.0L Sport auto and the Accord Euro auto is $3,510.
Bear in mind that the wheelbase of the new Civic is longer than the Euro - 2700 mm compared to 2670 mm !

[7th Gen]

i guess its the same dilemma for those who chose between a fully loaded SP23 and a Mazda 6 Luxury

and I agree Civic Sport will cannabalise Integra sales, similar engine, why pay close to 40K for what is essentially a styling exercise?

more choice for the consumer? always a good thing :D

[**Ghost**]

i'll actually buy it if s2000 2nd hand wasnt aroudn that price range

[aaronng]

Some people just must have the leather. Hehe

[Encor3]

could it be a competitor to the mitsubishi 380 ??
the specs (cept engine) are very similar..

[UNLS1]

could it be a competitor to the mitsubishi 380 ??
the specs (cept engine) are very similar..


lol not even close....try the accord v6

[GD3-typeR]

Honda Australia official launch new civic on 22 feb 2006
From $20,990 + ORC and D.D
4 models
VTI
VTI-L
SPORT (2L)
HYBRID 1.3L IMA electric assist 85KW (170NM!)

R18A 103KW and K20A (integra luxuryengine 114KW (de-tuned))

Bede from vtechnique took some pics.
you guys can askhim for pics.
As i driven honda Australia's DEMO. on 21 FEB 2005.
Very impressive. Full on. The car handles close to 4WD.
corner very very fast and very good ABS and 6 STARS NCAP crash rating. The Maximum score for crash test. Euro4 edmission.

Our dealer sold 16 cars before the launch. very good car. sharp price.

JOHN CHEN
Honda Sales consultant
(Western Australia division)

[fasthonda]

I just drove the new VTI-L automatic,my impressions were :

-The dynamics of the car excellent
- The instrumentation is clear and very legible,I was suprised at how
the digital speedo was so easy to read.
-Seats were very comfortable and supportive.
-Ride was very good,but don't let it fool anyone that the car isn't "chuckable because I certainly gave it a bit of test around curves, corners ,and roundabouts and to my suprise it performed extremely well.
-Brakes excellent.
_ overall the styling of the car is fine the "nose" still gives me problems,I would try to get an after market grille if I ever bought one.

I was quoted $23,887.70 on the road,for a VTI 5 speed with metallic paint .Does this quote seem reasonable !?!

[Malenic1981]

I went to honda dealership today (melville) to have a look, I was impresed by the look of civic sport, very nice lines, and inside it look very expesive, as if you were looking at better europian brands (BMW, audi ect).

I was let down when I asked if Type R model or Si will be coming to OZ, of course they said NO:(

[Zimp13]

too bad the 2.0L sport is too dear... add abit and one can get euro

[fasthonda]

too bad the 2.0L sport is too dear... add abit and one can get euro

Yep !.I was quoted $33,000,drive away, for the manual Civic Sports.It does seem that the pricing is close to the Euro. :)

[UNLS1]

too bad the 2.0L sport is too dear... add abit and one can get euro


compare it to other cars in the same market its well priced indeed.

[matt]

dont know if its already been posted but it seems that mugen hasn't wasted any time designing bits for it
http://www.mugen-power.com/street/civic/
its a pretty good lookin thing when its decked out with mugen :)

[fasthonda]

The Herald-Sun review of the Civic Sport(17-3-06)showed that again the Civic is not at the top of it's class.It didn't come as a big suprise to me ,eventhough it did score well.
I know it is only one review but,being a new model it should have shown that it is a cut above the rest,not EQUAL to the rest!
It scored well in the fit and finish area.Equipment wise,being the "Sport " model it was praised.
Ride was ok,but not the class leader.The 2 litre engine,the writer believed that there wasn't that much difference in power with the 1.8 litre.
I still believe that the Civic is targeted to the over 35's,it seems to have too much American influence in design and the suspenion is not really tuned to Australian roads/conditions.
I still believe that the "sport " is overpriced and not worth the almost $10,000 over the VTI model. :(

[zorrt]

mate that mugen civic is hot!

[hondarox]

The Herald-Sun review of the Civic Sport(17-3-06)showed that again the Civic is not at the top of it's class.It didn't come as a big suprise to me ,eventhough it did score well.
I know it is only one review but,being a new model it should have shown that it is a cut above the rest,not EQUAL to the rest!
It scored well in the fit and finish area.Equipment wise,being the "Sport " model it was praised.
Ride was ok,but not the class leader.The 2 litre engine,the writer believed that there wasn't that much difference in power with the 1.8 litre.
I still believe that the Civic is targeted to the over 35's,it seems to have too much American influence in design and the suspenion is not really tuned to Australian roads/conditions.
I still believe that the "sport " is overpriced and not worth the almost $10,000 over the VTI model. :(

Yes, the Civic Sport is overpriced at $35K.
A colleague just paid $37K driveaway for the new Rav4 Cruiser. He rather have that over the Civic. He said the engine is bigger, vehicle is bigger, made in Japan, ESP is included, dual auto climate air-con, more storage places, 17" alloys, 6 speakers, lighted front cup holders, lighted driver / passenger vanity mirrors, blah, blah, blah.

[TypeG]

even you guys think it is overpriced, it still sold very well especially the SPorts Version.

[Fr3aKi3]

Yes, the Civic Sport is overpriced at $35K.
A colleague just paid $37K driveaway for the new Rav4 Cruiser. He rather have that over the Civic. He said the engine is bigger, vehicle is bigger, made in Japan, ESP is included, dual auto climate air-con, more storage places, 17" alloys, 6 speakers, lighted front cup holders, lighted driver / passenger vanity mirrors, blah, blah, blah.

That being said, in recent reviews of the New Rav4 and Civic. There were more complaints about the Rav compared to the Civic. One thing that stood out from the civic review was how the reviewer was a little bit apprehensive about the Civic being built at Honda's Thai factory, he had concerns about the build quality. Here's a quote from the article:


Quality: I had reservations after sampling the Thailand-built Honda Accord, which was good but not up to Honda's usual levels of perfection. Try as I might, I couldn't fault this one. Panel fit, paint finish, cabin materials and switch gear were all A-grade. I thought South Korea had caught Japan in quality until I tested this Civic. Honda has just raised the bar again.

Here are the links to the reviews:
Rav4 (http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article.aspx?id=11307&vf=7&bg=24&pp=5)
Civic (http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article.aspx?id=11283&vf=7&bg=36&pp=2)

Both reviews are from www.drive.com.au

[UNLS1]

the rav 4 comes with leather and sunroof i assume?

but ur mate has to compare apples to apples....civic to rav 4, i dont think so...

[yfin]

CIVIC SEDAN 1395kg !!!!!
I must be really living in the past. Where's the agile, stylish, economical 7-900kg 3D hatch of old? I 'm not interested in tallboy armoured tanks!

Where did that figure come from? That would place it heavier than the standard Accord Euro so I think 1395kg is definately wrong.

As for cars 700-900kg - what did you have in mind the the late 80s Suzuki Swift? That had next to no safety or luxury features and wasn't exactly built out of quality materials. It was also tiny compared to the new model Civics.

[Mrkrooz]

does ne one know if the coupe is comin down to Oz cause i know its been released in America....

[kenshin]

no its not scheduled to be released down under...

which is a shame cause its one sexy car *drools*

[skinnyboy]

Sorry i havent got anymore pictures, but this one is hot off the press. Autoexpress magazine caught the new 3 door Civic on a testing run. Looks fabulous I reckon, shame we get jibbed, but Honda Australia if your reading this, import this now!

http://static.flickr.com/53/148640139_249e93cb02.jpg

[Cvik_ryda]

wow man, thats is my next car if dam AUS honda bring it over here dam!!!

[panda[cRx]]

why was this allowed in the news section?

it already has a number of posts about it already. it's not a 'scoop' anymore as u can buy it freely overseas already

anyway....

as much as honda australia wants the the car, it will 99% not being coming to aus for financial reasons. the car is produced in the UK so with shipping costs and the exchange rate it is not commercially viable to import it to aus as it would be priced something like 10k more than it is worth.

however i have heard honda australia may have one tucked away at the hq headquarters :)

there has also been the release of the type R hatch......and i have heard the rumour of a civic RR (that's right double R like cbr bikes)

http://i1.tinypic.com/nd26pd.jpg

http://www.modsearch.com/img/blog/06/81_01_2007civicr-1.jpg
http://www.modsearch.com/img/blog/06/81_02_2007civicr-2.jpg
http://www.modsearch.com/img/blog/06/81_03_2007civicr-3.jpg
http://www.modsearch.com/img/blog/06/81_03_2007civicr-4.jpg
http://www.modsearch.com/img/blog/06/81_03_2007civicr-5.jpg

as far as i know the civic type r has a 2.2L dohc i-vtec engine (destroked k24a from the accords) to try and get some more torque over the previous model..

there is no news of what would be in the RR model as of yet however this article claims it to be at least 225 bhp

[skinnyboy]

']why was this allowed in the news section?

it already has a number of posts about it already. it's not a 'scoop' anymore as u can buy it freely overseas already


Au contraire mate, the only model in the UK/Euro line up in a hatch is a 5 door. The 3 door is yet to break cover officially. The Type R is to follow later this year.

I spoke to the CEO of Honda Australia during the launch of the new Civic, and mentioned this to him. He hinted at it being deleivered here if the price was right, his wry smile was the give away.

[Rice_4_life]

i dont noe wot to think of the type R integra in panda's quote, it looks oh so wrong but at the same time oh so right, there's a word which would mak it more easier to understand but rite now im lik 3/4 dead from workin today =.= dont blame me :P

[Rice_4_life]

oh my bad its a civic not integra, my bad dont flame me

[NeRV]

that picture of the red civic, makes it look so damn nice!!!

[DOHCTR Coopz!]

hMm.. i prefer EP3 over this shape, then again i'd prefer EK9 over EP3 without a doubt!! they need to release "the EM9.." that'd be monSTAR! :)

[TKO]

Can you resize the first picture? It making the OzHonda home page look funny!
When runing 1024*768. OzHonda home page can not be fully veiwed unless moving the page across.

dont take offense, it is only a suggestion.

[skinnyboy]

Can you resize the first picture? It making the OzHonda home page look funny!
When runing 1024*768. OzHonda home page can not be fully veiwed unless moving the page across.

dont take offense, it is only a suggestion.

no offense taken mate, im british its impossible to offend us!

What size should i make it?

edit: resized it to a smaller rezzy

[lovesil]

']

http://i1.tinypic.com/nd26pd.jpg



Sorry to say that the UK Civic still look ugly as to me! The U.S Civic Coupe looks so much better. Actually, both version has the same front, but why the U.S version's better. I give a good though and comes to the conclusion of the grill-less UK Civic looks gay as. The red UK Civic above proves me right. With a grill in the front, make it much much better looking.

[panda[cRx]]

Au contraire mate, the only model in the UK/Euro line up in a hatch is a 5 door. The 3 door is yet to break cover officially. The Type R is to follow later this year.

I spoke to the CEO of Honda Australia during the launch of the new Civic, and mentioned this to him. He hinted at it being deleivered here if the price was right, his wry smile was the give away.

ahh shit u r right, my bad.... well it only has 3 door handles on the 5 doors :p

like i said honda WANTS the civic hatch but i honestly can't see it happening. i work at a dealership and bug the dealer principals for info on whether we are getting but but it's just the same old story that if they bring it over if wont fit in the price bracket they want it at.

[skinnyboy]

']ahh shit u r right, my bad.... well it only has 3 door handles on the 5 doors :p

like i said honda WANTS the civic hatch but i honestly can't see it happening. i work at a dealership and bug the dealer principals for info on whether we are getting but but it's just the same old story that if they bring it over if wont fit in the price bracket they want it at.

Yeah that bugs me too, when will the buying public start demanding the cars they want rather than buying whats on offer.

I had a guy come in to work with a brand new, still on dealer plates, Hyundai Sonata, and wanted the black, roof drip mouldings painted the same colour as the rest of the car, because he saw them like that on a Grandeur FFS! fair play to him, he got the dealer to pick up the tab for it as well!

i keep hearing all these rumours about the new line ups from Honda from various dealers and suppliers, yet none of them have JDM parts i want lol. Priorities... pssst!

[kongfu]

I love the New Civic interior, front end. Thats all..

[skinnyboy]

again scummed off Auto express, damn i used to buy this mag when i lived in the UK!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture_library/dir_51/car_portal_pic_25954.jpg

trying to find more pics now but this mag is fresh off the press about 20 minutes ago..

Although i have found these of the 3 door, cunningly camoflauged to look like a 5 door, note the tape in the rear window and taped rear door line

Possibly the Type R in testing...?

http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6060519.002/6060519.002.mini1L.jpg
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6060519.002/6060519.002.mini2L.jpg
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6060519.002/6060519.002.mini3L.jpg
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[Goble]

that looks ****ing hot!

[Goble]

that looks ****ing HOT!!!