Honda Civic Type-R to be displayed at Geneva

Honda Civic Type-R to be displayed at Geneva

Honda is set to tease hot hatch fans at the Geneva motor show with a preview of the Civic Type-R. Like it's previous model it uses the same 197bhp engine and six-speed gearbox. Type-R is based on the three-door Civic hatch, which goes on sale in less sporty forms later this year. Honda has not commented on the price but it says it will cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf GTi when it goes on sale in February 2007.