What Changed:

After a long absence, a five-door Honda Civic model returns to the U.S. market. The LX, Sport, EX and Sport Touring models are powered by a 1.5l turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 174-bhp. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual and CVT. The hatchback also serves for the basis of the high performance Type-R model which is offered in the U.S. market for the first time. The Type-R equips a 306-bhp four-cylinder and six-speed manual transmission.

Official Word:

The all-new 2017 Honda Civic Type R - the ultimate performance variant of America's best-selling car1 and the first-ever Type R-badged Honda sold in the U.S. - goes on sale starting tomorrow in one comprehensively-equipped Touring trim with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)2 of $33,900. The most powerful production Honda ever sold in America, the track-ready 2017 Civic Type R embodies Honda's racing spirit, making 306 horsepower (SAE net) at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb.-ft....Read.