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  • Honda introduces Civic RS Turbo Modulo variant, but there’s one unfortunate fact for all fans

    Honda Civic RS Turbo Modulo side view

    We have some sad news for all Honda Civic fans living in Europe and the United States. There is a brand new RS Turbo version currently going on sale in the Philippines. It is called Modulo and it not only looks great but we are sure that it feels fantastic driving it, too! The pack enhances the strength that the Civic has and further highlights its aggressive and sporty appearance.

    To make you even more envious, the car will come with two engine variants. The first one, the optional, and it is the naturally-aspirated 1.8-litre unit, which is producing some whooping 141 HP (104 kW) and 171 Nm (126 lb-ft) of torque. The standard one is more powerful in terms of horses and torque, namely – the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo engine with 173 horsepower (127 kW) and 216 Nm (159 lb-ft) of torque. A CVT (continuously variable transmission) is sending the power to the front wheels in both cases.

    SEE ALSO: 2015 Honda Civic Type R proves itself worthy at Europe’s most famous race tracks 

    The Modulo body kit emphasizes the innate beauty of the new generation Civic. What we have here are new front splitters, bigger side skirts and wider rear valance. New top-ends for the exhaust’s twin tailpipes are also at hand. The car runs on 17-inch wheels in either matt black or polished silver. Everything is rounded out by the Modulo badge at the front as well as the new tread plates.

    Honda Civic RS Turbo Modulo costs approximately $30,000 USD. And if you wonder why it is so costly, there’s this little fact that’s called “taxes”, which seem to be extremely high in the Philippines.

    2016 Honda Civic RS Turbo Modulo
    2016 Honda Civic RS Turbo Modulo

    Source: Honda 

  • Civic Type R in Various Forms at the Tokyo Auto Salon

    MUGEN Honda Civic Type R Concept Front View Civic Type R has many fans and it is one of those models which make many of us crazy about wanting to see more out of it. And if you are among those people, then Tokyo Auto Salon is your place. This is where a couple of tuners are currently exhibiting their take on the popular car with the red badge. Both the Japanese tuning houses MUGEN and Modulo have unveiled their vision for the Civic Type R. There are also many other customized Honda models, like the various variants of the S660 roadster. On exhibit is the Super GT500 NSX CONCEPT-GT as well.

    MUGEN Honda Civic Type R Concept

    MUGEN is one of those tuning brands famous for making many adaptations of best-selling Honda models. Their Civic Type R concept looks fantastic with its added stylish elements and aggressive body parts.

    SEE ALSO: MUGEN Previews its Honda-Based Lineup Prior Tokyo Auto Show

    The pack adds new MUGEN variant of the front bumper, which features contrasting black parts around the lip and wheel arches. The same black theme approach is continued through the rest of the car, including the side and rear skirts for extra an aggressive on road stance. The standard rear spoiler has been replaced with lighter, racing inspired one, and is too finished in black.

    MUGEN Honda Civic Type R Concept Rear View

    Modulo Honda Civic Type R

    Modulo is the other tuner which stands proud at the Tokyo Saloon with its revised Type R. Precisely, the company has added a revised body kit, with flared side skirts. Next, they have replaced the standard fuel filler cap with one of a different design. Red body color accents have been applied to the wing mirror covers and the sides of the rear spoiler and they give the car more versatile stance.

    If you are in Tokyo and are intending to visit the show Honda Racing is exhibiting the McLaren-Honda MP4-30, the Super GT GT500 NSX CONCEPT-GT and Honda’s entry in the Japanese Super Formula series. Other Honda exhibits at the event are the STEP WGN Modulo Concept, Modulo S660 Study Model, Modulo S660 Drago Modulo Special Model, N-ONE Modulo X, N-BOX Modulo X, N-WGN Daily Luxe Collection + E500 and Modulo FIT, Mugen S660, Honda S660 MUGEN RA Prototype, Mugen STEP WGN Spada and Mugen Vezel.

    2016 MUGEN Honda Civic Type R
    2016 MUGEN Honda Civic Type R

    Source: Honda