Feb 20, 2020
Blue and White 2020 Honda Civic Type R Models on Blacktop

2020 Honda Civic Type R Release Date and Design Specs 

Are you ready to experience heart-pounding thrills when you get behind the wheel? The 2020 Honda Civic Type R may fit the bill. The updated Honda Civic Type R made its United States debut at the annual 2020 Chicago Auto Show. Learn more about the updates to the Honda Civic Type R spec sheet with this guide to the 2020 Honda Civic Type R release date and design specs created by Earnhardt Honda.  


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When Will the 2020 Honda Civic Type R Be Available in the Phoenix Area? 

To cater to performance automotive enthusiasts, the 2020 Honda Civic Type R will add an impressive list of performance, interior and exterior upgrades. Armed with updated style cues and improved performance, the Honda Civic Type R is expected to deliver plenty of thrills to drivers who choose the Honda brand. Refreshed 2020 Honda Civic Type R models are expected to arrive at dealerships in the winter of 2020.

Blue 2020 Honda Civic Type R Front Exterior on Mountain Road
Blue 2020 Honda Civic Type R Side Exterior in Dirt Parking Lot

2020 Honda Civic Type R Performance Upgrades 

Power, performance and behind-the-wheel thrills are hallmarks of the track-tuned 2020 Honda Civic Type R. With the debut of the next-generation 2020 Honda Civic Type R, performance enthusiasts will enjoy an impressive list of performance upgrades. The latest entry in the Civic Type R lineup will employ two-piece brake rotors and brake pads that will improve stopping power at high speeds. An upgraded suspension system will feature updated dampers and stiffer rear bushings to provide a more comfortable and agile ride. To deliver the performance that you crave, the Honda Civic Type R employs a 306-horsepower 2.0-liter VTEC™ turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual gearbox.

Blue 2020 Honda Civic Type R Rear Exterior on a Track
Close Up of 2020 Honda Civic Type R Rear Taillights and Exterior Badge

2020 Honda Civic Type R Interior and Exterior Upgrades 

The 2020 Honda Civic Type R will set itself apart from the rest of the 2020 Honda Civic lineup with a bold exterior style that features an aggressive front end, aerodynamic body enhancements, a striking rear spoiler and much more. Exterior upgrades include a new Boost Blue Pearl color option, a redesigned front grille that improves engine cooling and side mirrors with LED turn signals. Inside the cockpit of the 2020 Honda Civic Type R, you will find an Alcantara®-wrapped steering wheel, a reinvented center console and shifter, Active Sound Control technology and standard Honda Sensing® safety systems.  


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Learn more about the performance-tuned edition in the Honda Civic lineup with this guide to the 2020 Honda Civic Type R release date and design specs. Visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory this year to find a Honda Civic to fit your lifestyle and budget!