2020 Honda Civic Type R

Spoilers started to come into vogue in the 1960s as automakers sought to improve the aerodynamics of racecars and performance vehicles.

Honda’s Fit subcompact hatchback and Civic coupe are being discontinued, as are manual versions of the Accord mid-size sedan.

Minor updates are the theme for Honda in 2021, with the Odyssey minivan, Pilot SUV and Civic Type R getting some attention.

Honda teased its upcoming Phoenix Yellow-painted 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition at the famed Suzuka International Racing Course, a racetrack in Japan built and owned by Honda.

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Now in its fourth model year, the 2020 Civic Type R saw performance enhancements and the much needed addition of some standard safety features.

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VTEC was regarded as the first variable-valve system that could change timing and lift for both intake and exhaust.

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The Civic Type R’s on-track credibility is boosted for 2020, but a new augmented engine sound is a head-scratcher.