Honda Australia officially scuttles Civic hatch - but Type-R is still a chance

**ennavoli** · 02-03-2007 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Yup, that's why I prefer the JDM. Eventhough it is the 4-door, it would be tuned to handle better than the UKDM one as the Japs always have to have the best. (also the 4-door gets the 162kW engine)

Haha, exactly. But this JDM version just looks like a souped up version of a normal sports sedan with spoilers, body kit, brembos etc! Of course it still looks OK but it isn't as unique as the EP3 civic, which is my favourite. But come on mate, type R has got to be 2 doors doesn't it?

Are you considering getting this one? Your EURO is good enough.

**aaronng** · 02-03-2007 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by ennavoli

Haha, exactly. But this JDM version just looks like a souped up version of a normal sports sedan with spoilers, body kit, brembos etc! Of course it still looks OK but it isn't as unique as the EP3 civic, which is my favourite. But come on mate, type R has got to be 2 doors doesn't it?

Are you considering getting this one? Your EURO is good enough.

It's unique only because the EP3 never came to Australia. If it was complied back in 2002 and sold here as a regular grey import, you wouldn't be thinking that it was special now.

And, there was a 4-door ITR before.

Euro is a family car. It is not a sports/sporty car.

**matt** · 02-03-2007 02:42 PM

i wonder if people will carry on calling this a 'fake r' like they did with the DC5R, givin it missing even more fruit than even the dc5r...

**industrie** · 02-03-2007 02:45 PM

i dont think this is a fake R, its not going to be detuned or anything its the european version..just not JDM...

**EG30** · 02-03-2007 04:00 PM

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257291001B1DEC

according to goauto it will be here in 3 mths! no word on the price though.

**air23box** · 03-03-2007 02:27 AM

we can see it in Melbourne motor show anyway.....will go on sell about mid year...price is around 40k mark.....EP3 will be on road about oct....depends on the process of compliance....and if you are lucky enough....you can get one in around 25k mark.......

**sitta** · 03-03-2007 03:03 PM

i would say from 38k and i will definitely buy it!!! have been waiting for this for a long time

**tune2look** · 03-03-2007 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by BlitZ

i wouldnt hit a 4 door CTR... 2 doors too many for a hot hatch...

I rather hit up and evo 8 or 9

but FARK.. if the CTR hatch 2 door comes ill do anything to get it..

WORD!!!!!

I would get the CTR over anything else in same price range.
If we had CTR from its first debut, then my decision could differ... but ATM CTR ATW~