Chicago 2020: A More Capable Honda Civic Type R in 2020

The Honda Civic Type R made a great impression when it first hit the market, and it has since established itself as one of the most fun-to-drive sports cars of its kind. Even though it's only available with front-wheel drive, handling is solid under acceleration and it sticks to the road like Velcro.

But the best lies ahead, apparently An upgraded version will be available in 2020, and Honda has just introduced it at the Chicago Auto Show.

Both the interior and exterior have been slightly revised, but Honda has also made sure to raise the performance level of the Type R. Improvements revolve around the front suspension settings with the goal being to reduce friction and improve steering feel. New shocks for a more comfortable ride and stiffer bushings for improved grip are also included. Honda also promises improved braking at high speeds thanks to new rotors and different brake pads.

The 6-speed manual gearbox benefits from shorter linkages and can be controlled via a new shift lever. A more-massive front grille allows for better engine cooling, though it does not increase the output of the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, which remains at 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

The only other exterior change is the possibility of going with a blue paint called Boost Blue, exclusive to the Type R, and this is what we in the images.

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