The Civic Si solely comes as a sedan within the United States the place it is bought alongside the Type R hatchback. But what if Honda have been to mix the 2 by rolling out a sporty compact with the previous’s engine and the latter’s physique model? The Civic RS launched on the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon seems to be that automotive, full with a six-speed handbook gearbox.

Although it is formally referred to as a prototype, Honda intends to place the automotive into manufacturing later this yr for the Japanese market. The blacked-out sporty hatch has contrasting “RS” badges and twin exhaust suggestions. Perhaps we will consider it as a cut-price Acura Integra A-Spec? It’s value noting {that a} Civic RS already exists in different markets the place it is a high-end trim degree however the brand new JDM variant appears to be a sportier mannequin, possible slotting beneath the Type R.