Why is the Civic Type R not domestically produced?
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Civic Type R cannot be introduced because Honda Motor has adopted a wait-and-see attitude towards China's still unclear new energy credit policy, and dares not rashly introduce these high-performance vehicles that are not environmentally friendly. Here is the relevant introduction: 1. Introduction: The Civic Type R is a high-performance vehicle 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. The maximum power of this engine is 320 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 400 Nm. In terms of the transmission system, the engine is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission.
I've seen many people online discussing why the Civic Type R isn't produced in China, and it seems mainly because the market is too niche. The Type R is Honda's high-performance version, with strong power and a high price tag, but Chinese consumers generally prefer affordable family cars or SUVs, and young people aren't particularly obsessed with pure sports cars either. Local production would require significant investment in setting up production lines and would only be cost-effective with large-scale sales, but the estimated sales volume likely wouldn't justify the risk. Honda probably finds importing them more convenient, and it can also leverage the appeal of imported cars to attract enthusiasts and elevate the brand's prestige. In fact, the imported versions aren't low-profit either, as limited quantities sold at premium prices make them even more sought after. If the sports car market heats up in the future—say, if performance versions of electric vehicles become popular—domestic production might happen, but there's no sign of that for now.
