Honda Civic Type-R Mugen scheduled to debut at 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon

MANILA: The Japanese automaker has recently announced the debut of its upcoming all-new Civic Type R at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. The new Type R is loaded with Honda’s new 2.0-litre VTEC TURBO engine. The vehicle is powered by Honda VTEC technology along with direct-injection technology and a turbocharger. The engine propel a maximum power output of 310 PS and peak torque of 400 Nm. The power output is comparatively higher than the previous model.

Recently, Honda successfully unveiled the Odyssey Hybrid production model at the 2015 Tokyo Motor show. Odyssey is also equipped with Honda’s advanced SPORT HYBRID-iMMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) system. The latest Honda Civic Type R will get Mugen treatment, making it completely distinguished. The exterior of the new Type R features gun-metal alloy wheels along with refreshing body kit. The front profile also receives a red-striped front grill and a rear wing.

Honda has also planned to launch several Mugen treated cars in the 2016 Tokyo auto salon. Honda Vezel has also received enormous treatment from Mugen. The Vezel has gone through amazing design styling and other major treatment includes chrome bar, chrome-capped exhaust pipes, and new set of alloy wheels. However, the interior details haven’t been revealed but the engine remains unchanged, Vezel gets powered with the same 1.5-liter hybrid power mill which delivers 132 PS. The hybrid engine is mated to Honda’s i-DCD (intelligent dual-clutch drive) 7-speed transmission.

Prominent cars with Mugen treatment are: Step WGN, new Civic Type R, Honda S660 roadster, and Vegel. These cars have been scheduled to debut at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon. Honda is very excited for the upcoming Auto Salon. Mugen has optimized these cars in order to make them more efficient and stylish. In the coming years, we will see more Honda cars coming with Mugen’s exclusive treatment.

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