top gear last night?

[Mr Lees]

new civic type -R totally slated by JC, but still lapped faster than golf GTi

I started to miss my old type R (black 54 plate) after seeing the 54 reg one compared against it, then i remembered the ride the fact you cant open the rear windows, no air con, no front fogs, single CD, and the fact that all rear passengers had to get in the left hand side as the drivers seat doesnt move to allow access.
Still fab engine and gearbox!

[DrT]

didn't clarkson state something like "it's quicker than a Golf GTI but worse car".

[John007]

He did indeed, The civic was only 0.2 of a second quicker that the Golf around the track,

I was thinking that the civic is 0.7 of a second quicker 0-60, this means that the golf must handle better as it gained half a second on the lap after the start.

[duzza]

Its not quicker than an Edition 30 

[DrT]

well, we know that clarkson loves the GTI (ed30 or no) and from the sounds of things, Honda sort of messed up a bit with this new civic when it comes to suspension and lack of power.

[Horney]

WHat's the betting in 12 months time there'll be a civic type R + or something with an extra 30bhp and stiffer suspension. THis sort of thing seems to be the trend at the moment.

Nick

[joesgti]

the fact you cant open the rear windows,

i cant open my rear windows!!  and the old one looks so much better and classy!!

[mortygt140]

Horney how many times have you seen Honda re-work there engines.  They didn't even change the new type-r engine,  although I did hear they are introducing a type-RR for the hardcore honda fans?  weither this will metarialise is another thing.

Darren

[Manu_R32]

They are introducing a Civic Type RR in the new future and i think it was like the coupe version and it was more of a track day car with a price tag of around 40k+ 

[DrT]

My girlfriends mother drives a Civic.

When you buy a Civic, you get a Honda.

All said.