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The 2024 Honda Civic Type R Costs $1,900 More For No Good Reason

Pricing is out for the 2024 Honda Civic Type R, and in the event you have been holding out for a purchase order this yr, we’ve some unhealthy information. You’ll pay $1,900 extra to place Honda’s scorching hatchback in your storage, and you will not get something additional for the hassle.

A year-over-year value improve actually is not unusual within the new-car world, although it often comes with adjustments like new options or extra customary gear. Sometimes, will increase are the results of an automaker dropping an entry-level trim, however none of that applies right here. A Honda spokesperson defined to Motor1 that the Civic Type R’s greater sticker value is because of “higher costs associated with production and logistics and is taking effect with the 2024 model year.”


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Honda Civic Type R Converted To All-Wheel Drive And It Only Cost $100K

Enthusiasts all around the world have a great fondness for the Honda Civic Type R. However, while many of its hot hatch rivals, such as the Volkswagen Golf R, offer all-wheel drive, the plucky Civic still sends all its power to the front. While Honda engineers have done a great job in making it perform well, many people are eager to see an all-wheel-drive Civic in action.

Devin Niemela, a YouTuber, took it upon himself to make this happen. The video featured here is a comprehensive 25-minute compilation of the extensive 2021 Civic Type R project, where the car was converted to AWD. This project was no small feat, as there are a total of 65 videos dedicated to the build on Niemela’s YouTube channel. In addition to these, there are numerous extra clips showing the car in various stages, along with background information, engine builds, and transmission builds, making the project even more impressive.

… [image of AWD Honda Civic Type R Build]
… [image of AWD Honda Civic Type R Build]
… [image of AWD Honda Civic Type R Build]

But that’s not all. This isn’t just an all-wheel-drive Type R; it’s an astounding 800-horsepower Type R, thanks to a K24 engine swap. The engine was rebuilt after a failed timing sprocket destroyed the top end, but considering the custom fabrication that went into the all-wheel-drive conversion, this setback was a relatively easy fix. The front subframe and differential from a Honda CR-V were used for the AWD conversion. After a significant amount of cutting and welding, the AWD Civic came to life.

Remarkably, this is actually the third phase of the black Civic’s life. It was originally involved in an unknown collision that left it severely damaged. Devin purchased the car and rebuilt it as a “normal” Type R, extensively tuning it while still using front-wheel drive. Repairing the crushed metal and twisted frame rails was no small undertaking.

This build deserves nothing but respect. The only thing left at this point is an LS swap. Imagine the world’s first V8-powered AWD Civic Type R – now that has a nice ring to it.