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A Rumored Civic Type R Could Break Honda's Longest-Running Habit

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A striking blue Honda Civic Type R parked by a scenic lake in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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For years, the Honda Civic Type R has changed in small steps rather than big ones. Reports of an HRC variant aimed at the 2027 model year suggest that pattern may finally give way, with changes said to reach well beyond a new aero kit. If the rumors hold, it would mark the most significant rework the hot hatch has seen in some time.

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