by Sensational news has come from Japan. The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will become a hybrid. Thus, the Japanese are implementing their program for the complete electrification of their model lineup. 
The information was officially confirmed by Honda’s press service and stated that the novelty would be presented in 2021. The principle of operation of the power unit is the same as that of the Honda NSX coupe: a 2.0-liter turbo-four will work together with several electric motors.
It is expected that the Honda Civic Type R will be able to accelerate to a hundred in about 5.8 seconds. Interestingly, the hybrid system will also be available in the sedan. 
Perhaps this is the most radical change in the more than 20-year history of the Honda Civic Type R. The legendary hot hatch debuted on the Japanese market at the end of 1997 and was based on the sixth-generation Civic. Its 1.6-liter naturally aspirated Honda B16B engine with VTEC produced 185 hp at a high 8200 rpm and allowed acceleration to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
The charged hatchback received a gearbox with short gears, a limited-slip differential, a Momo steering wheel, and Recaro seats. 
The next Honda Civic Type R in 2001 became available in Europe as well. The creators did not change the recipe but increased the engine capacity to 2.0 liters and the power to 200 hp. A 6-speed manual transmission also appeared. The result was 6.5 seconds to a hundred and a maximum of 235 km/h.
The 2007 Honda Civic Type R radically changed externally, although it retained the 200-hp K20 engine and 6-speed manual. Strangely, the Japanese decided to replace the independent rear suspension with a torsion beam. 
By the way, alongside the hatchback for Japan, a Honda Civic Type R sedan was also produced, and in the Mugen workshop, its power was increased to 240 hp. The next Civic Type R had to be waited for a long time, but the 2015 model was indeed surprising. Turbocharging increased the power to 310 hp and significantly improved dynamics (5.7 seconds to a hundred).
Besides, the hot hatch broke the Nürburgring lap record for front-wheel-drive models. 
This same turbo engine is hidden under the hood of the current Honda Civic Type R, only in a 320-hp version. The hot hatch has become even faster on the Nürburgring and remains one of the most vivid and interesting representatives of its class.
