Why is the Civic Type R not available in China?
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Civic Type R cannot be introduced in China because Honda Motor is still in a wait-and-see attitude towards China's unclear new energy credit policy and dares not rashly introduce these high-performance cars that are not environmentally friendly. Here are the relevant details: 1. Introduction: The Civic Type R is a high-performance car launched by Honda Motor. This car adopts a sedan body design, but the engine and configuration used in this car are quite astonishing. 2. In terms of power: This car is equipped with a high-performance version of the 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 320 horsepower and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. In terms of the transmission system, the engine is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission.
I've been following the automotive industry closely, and as a technician who has worked in modification shops for years, I believe the main reasons the Civic Type R wasn't introduced in China are technical and regulatory. The emission standards for high-performance engines are too strict. China has been pushing new energy vehicles in recent years, and the China VI emission thresholds are very high. For a high-powered machine like the Type R, the cost of compliance is too steep, and Honda doesn't want to take the risk. Import tariffs are also staggering—if it were sold in China, the price would likely double, making it unaffordable for the average consumer. Additionally, the Chinese market prefers SUVs or electric vehicles, so sales forecasts for a hot hatch like the Type R are poor compared to its popularity in Japan or Europe. But don’t lose hope—you can wait for parallel imports or future policy relaxations. After all, its engine roar is exhilarating. I’ve seen a few older models on the road, and they’re truly enviable.
