Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - TOV Video: 2020 Civic Type R Walk-around with Gary Robinson at the Chicago Auto Show

Gary Robinson is the Division Head for Product Planning at American Honda, and after presenting the 2020 Civic Type R at the Chicago Auto Show, he gave us a run down of what's new for the 2020 Civic Type R refresh.

The good news is that it sounds like the 2020 Civic Type R's upgrades should bolt right on to 2017-2019 FK8s.

Following is the press release:

February 6, 2020 � CHICAGO

U.S. model makes official U.S. debut in new Boost Blue
2020 model-year updates include revised suspension and upgraded brakes
Refreshed exterior and interior styling, plus standard Honda Sensing�

Fresh from its world debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon last month, the 2020 Honda Civic Type R made its U.S. debut at the Chicago Auto Show today, appearing for the first time in public in its new Boost Blue exterior color scheme. The 2020 Civic Type R brings a number of changes and improvements to Type R�s winning formula, with revised styling, improved handling and braking, better engine cooling and the addition of standard Honda Sensing� safety and driver-assistive technologies.

Headlining the changes to the 2020 Civic Type R are numerous improvements to its world-beating driving dynamics. New two-piece brake rotors and brake pads are designed to reduce fade and improve high-speed braking efficiency, while suspension revisions for 2020 include updated dampers for improved ride comfort, stiffer rear bushings for better grip, and revisions to the front suspension and steering for even better steering feel. Additionally, the grille has been redesigned to allow better engine cooling under high demand.

Inside, the 2020 Civic Type R will feature additional refinement that includes a new Alcantara�-wrapped steering wheel, and a new shifter with a restyled knob and shorter shift throws. Every 2020 Civic Type R will be equipped with the Honda Sensing� suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, making the Honda Sensing� suite standard equipment on all Civic models and trims when the 2020 Type R it goes on sale.

Under the hood, the 2020 Civic Type R draws power from a race-bred 2.0-liter direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with VTEC� valvetrain putting out a peak 306 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net), with power to the front wheels delivered through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. As before, drivers can choose between three driving modes � Comfort, Sport and +R � that vary suspension firmness, steering and throttle response. New for 2020 is Active Sound Control, which modifies interior sound in concert with the chosen drive mode. The Type R�s selectable drive modes and sophisticated design make it both a thrilling companion on a mountain road or a racetrack and a remarkably civilized daily driver with a degree of flexibility unmatched in its competitive set, especially at the price.

Additional information about the 2020 Civic Type R, including pricing and all specifications, will be available when it goes on sale later this winter.

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Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2019, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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