√2023 Honda Civic Type R power output confirmed for Australia

It’s the most powerful Type R ever offered on our shores, but Australia’s fuel quality means we miss out on a handful of kilowatts.

Performance figures for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R hot hatch have been released ahead of the car’s launch early next year.

Honda has announced the Civic Type R will produce 235kW and 420Nm from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine in Australia – an improvement of 7kW and 20Nm respectively over the previous ‘CTR’.

Leaked information in July 2022 – and confirmed today by the brand – reveals the Type R is being offered with slightly more power in its home market of Japan, with a total of 243kW/420Nm on tap when it goes on sale there tomorrow.

While our lower quality fuel is likely to blame for the 8kW power deficit, Australian-delivered cars still get the full-fat 420Nm of torque being offered on the Japanese variant.

Despite the minor power difference, the new Civic Type R is the most powerful model ever sold in Australia, while fuel economy is expected to be improved in this new generation.

Other performance highlights announced by Honda today include:

A redesigned turbocharger, increased air intake flow and a more efficient exhaust
Larger radiator and air opening for improved cooling
Lighter flywheel for the transmission, with an “optimised” shift gate pattern
“Significantly more rigid” body structure with larger track widths
Two-piece front brake discs with improved cooling
Four drive modes: Comfort, Sport, +R and Individual
19-inch matte black wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres
Serialised Type R build plate on the dashboard
Unique digital instrument cluster views for different modes
LogR performance data-logging application

Though overseas pricing is already known, local prices will be announced closer to the launch of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R in early 2023.

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