[AlwaysHitVTEC]

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/honda-civic-type-r-finally-will-arrives-at-us-coasts-1653681508

The much desired Type-R, the hot-hatch version of the euro-spec Civic, will arrive soon at North America. Sources next to Honda revealed to MotoryRacing today that the new +276 hp 2-liter that will equipe the new Civic is in development to a next generation of US-spec Civic.

 

[liquid squid]

does this mean that there will no longer be a Euro and NA Civic, just one world model?

 

[AlwaysHitVTEC]

does this mean that there will no longer be a Euro and NA Civic, just one world model?

It would make sense, everyone in the industry is converging to world models to cut costs...

 

[liquid squid]

It would make sense, everyone in the industry is converging to world models to cut costs...

Ostensibly, but what about logistics, content and style? We're talking about complete retooling of the manufacturing facilities, content may not be a large issue, but styling certainly is. Euro Civic hatch only style will not fly this side of the puddle...

 

[AlwaysHitVTEC]

Ostensibly, but what about logistics, content and style? We're talking about complete retooling of the manufacturing facilities, content may not be a large issue, but styling certainly is. Euro Civic hatch only style will not fly this side of the puddle...

So let's propose Honda sells the 10th gen hatch only in Europe. Both Europe and NA get the same 10th gen sedan. That's not difficult to manage, no?

 

[liquid squid]

So let's propose Honda sells the 10th gen hatch only in Europe. Both Europe and NA get the same 10th gen sedan. That's not difficult to manage, no?

we're still talking about retooling manufacturing facilities, and reconciling the differences in american and european preferences. I'm not saying its not possible, I'm saying it can be precarious...

 

[Smartie]

Word is that all production will be consolidated in Ohio so there is potential... http://www.10thcivicforum.com/forum/9-10th-gen-civic-general-discussion-forum/913-all-civic-production-moving-us.html

 

[Civil]

I mean it does make sense from a business stand point to make one model for the whole world. WHy spend all that extra money if you don't have to. I'm sure that one region or another will probably be unhappy with something. You can't please them all...

 

[Smartie]

I mean it does make sense from a business stand point to make one model for the whole world. WHy spend all that extra money if you don't have to. I'm sure that one region or another will probably be unhappy with something. You can't please them all...

well just because they all come from the same factory does not mean they all need to be contented the same way. There is enough flexibility to allow them to satisfy several markets from one facility. Toyota does this religiously for example..

 

[Smith]

well just because they all come from the same factory does not mean they all need to be contented the same way. There is enough flexibility to allow them to satisfy several markets from one facility. Toyota does this religiously for example..

Yup, they've been doing that ever since they expanded out of Japan. It's just too bad for us that they keep all the good stuff in the JDM models

 

[MaineManx]

Yup, they've been doing that ever since they expanded out of Japan. It's just too bad for us that they keep all the good stuff in the JDM models

The Euro-version Civic will sell like gangbusters in the States ... albeit, not the lowered, show version, but with normal ground clearance.

Here in Maine, I can easily envision a XV Crosstrek version ... HR-V/Vezel be-damned ... IMHO the the modern world's worst styling exercise.

Agree, "all the good stuff in the JDM models," except for the Euro-Civic

 

[liquid squid]

The Euro-version Civic will sell like gangbusters in the States ... albeit, not the lowered, show version, but with normal ground clearance.

Here in Maine, I can easily envision a XV Crosstrek version ... HR-V/Vezel be-damned ... IMHO the the modern world's worst styling exercise.

Agree, "all the good stuff in the JDM models," except for the Euro-Civic

Will be interesting to watch, body and bones may be similar yes but will the content remain homogeneous? Me thinks not so much...

http://www.10thcivicforum.com/forum/9-10th-gen-civic-general-discussion-forum/945-alliston-ontario-lead-civic-production.html

 

[DWils]

The grass is always greener on the other side.

 

[Smith]

The Euro-version Civic will sell like gangbusters in the States ... albeit, not the lowered, show version, but with normal ground clearance.

Here in Maine, I can easily envision a XV Crosstrek version ... HR-V/Vezel be-damned ... IMHO the the modern world's worst styling exercise.

Agree, "all the good stuff in the JDM models," except for the Euro-Civic

I also see that happening, it's much better than what the current USDM Civic is like, as easy as it would be to just give us the Euro-spec Civic with just what's needed to sell on the american market, I hope they take it a step further and come up with a sedan that's just as nice.

 

[Dblock]

This would be awesome sauce...

 

[DWils]

This would be awesome sauce...

Awesome sauce?

 

[Dblock]

Awesome sauce?

Of course, duh...

 

[RacelineUSA_Matt]

I really do hope that the Type R will come to the States.

 

[Dblock]

I really do hope that the Type R will come to the States.

You, me and 20k + more people who signed the petition do as well...

 

[RacelineUSA_Matt]

You, me and 20k + more people who signed the petition do as well...

We're all praying for Honda to come out with an official press release... I keep asking my sources at Honda, but they legally can't say anything. One simply has told me be patient and wait to trade in my 9th Gen Civic Coupe (FG3). So I guess that's a good sign...