Honda to Display Civic Type-S Hatchback in London

Civic Type-S Lands in London

If you thought that the Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan were futuristic looking vehicles, take a look at what Honda has been brewing up for Europe. Prior to its North American debut, Honda launched the five-door hatchback model, which was positively different from both the North American sedan and coupe, and, for that matter, anything else weve ever seen. Following the hatchback, Honda will be rolling out one of its sportier Civic models, the three-door hatchback Type-S,

It came from outer space. No, not really, it came from Swindon, England, final assembly point for the new Civic Hatchback. (Photo: American Honda)

which will soon be taking Europe by storm.

The three-door Civic hatchback sits on a unique version of the global Civic platform, the fundamental differences of which include a 2.5 inches shorter wheelbase and a compact,

So dashingly futuristic. Check out the perspex uni-blade headlamps and triangular tail fog lamps. (Photo: American Honda)

space-saving torsion beam rear suspension in place of the North American markets multi-link unit. Generally speaking, the shape of the Type-S is very close to the five-door hatchback, although, the lack of rear doors allows for a slightly swoopier look from the rear three-quarter angles.

To aid the Civics sporty intentions, Honda retuned the suspensions spring and damper settings for

Surprisingly, its the turbodiesel thats the star of the Civic Hatch range. (Photo: American Honda)

a sportier ride, added 17-inch alloy wheels, and has also added a 0.8 inch wider rear track for a better foothold of the road.

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