DaveSi677

Nobody really knows what is up. It's kinda frustrating as I just wish Honda would come out and hey guys we decided to screw again one more time and you'll be getting something that isn't up too par with the competition!

junkyard racer

"Earthdreams" turbo engines have been confirmed. -including the R engine to the US.

Honda's bringing turbocharged VTEC engines in 2015

We need the rest of the car, too. Brembo's, suspension, "R-mode", Recaro seats...

The new Focus RS will be unveiled on Monday and I expect it to be they car we all wish Honda will build.

DaveSi677

I'm not holding my breath!

Panamera

I get that it would have to make financial sense... But wouldn't it? Building the car in the first place is obviously the major cost, and since USA is their biggest market, wouldn't they sell more here than anywhere else? Add that to the fact that hype around the brand brings customers to normal cars...

I'm dying to see this on american roads, as we all are. We all know Ford is in a place that we'll all remember as a great time for them with these fun ST cars... Honda could be there too with this type R.

rota92

Absolutely, it pains me to see that American Honda hasn't seen this for over a decade.

The cost of getting a car to market here is high, and the bean counters at Honda have made it clear they aren't into burning up cash without a guaranteed return. (Yet they drop a turd 2012 Civic on us...lol)

We bought a BMW because Honda/Acura didn't have anything to offer us. And we couldn't be happier. If I wasn't such a cheap *****, or if I had *****, I'd have another BMW in the driveway and not worry about what Honda is doing.

But they just do things so well, it's hard to ignore them completely.

DaveSi677

agree with you rota!

Panamera

Funny you say that, IMO if BMW and Honda have anything in common, it's that they both can just do some things better than anybody else. Those two are certainly my favorite companies

junkyard racer

My faith about the R coming to the US comes and goes, almost daily. lol I think we are about a month away from hearing the news.

This article refers to the 'world premier' of the car. Does that mean its the car everyone is getting, or the select few? As much as I hate saying it, the hype has me looking very hard at other options, getting excited about what other companies can offer.

Honda Worldwide | January 28, 2015 "Civic Type R and NSX Supercar Lead Host of Premieres from Honda at 2015 Geneva Motor Show"

George Knighton

I still don't see the North American buyers getting the hatch CTR.

It'd be a dramatic change in philosophy for our markets if they do that.

I still believe we're going to see a power boost in our currently projected cars. Either a sort of Super Civic Si, or an Acura ILX Type S kind of thing.

The funny thing is, we'd end up with a better suspension than the CTR hatch that everybody's drooling over. At least, it'd be better for what most people would do with their cars.

George Knighton

Acura ILX Could Get Honda?s New Turbo Four, But Will the Tuners Return? ? News ? Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

Straight thinking, if you ask me.

OneBadTurboCRV

Except for the fact they still lose to the Focus RS. If they go with it in an Acura, I am definitely moving on. We all know it's just a badge that provokes higher insurance rates. Oh well, we shall see...

junkyard racer

Regardless, if it wears an H or an A, as long as it has a good engine, suspension, good brakes, heavy bolstered seats and a good 'mission...I will be game.

I'm heading to the Chicago Auto Show on Sunday (most likely) and cant wait to see the Golf R and the RS. Both should be there.

tony_2018

Bring back the wagons please, I wish they kept the tsx wagon and dropped a v6 in there. That would've made sense.

rota92

Which is precisely why they didn't do it.

m_shake

Yup pretty much!! Good thing the ZDX did so well also.

tony_2018

sigh, the only enouragement I had was the guy doing a v6 swap in a tsx sedan. That was one intense build. I don't even know if he finished it or not but he was about 80% done. Financial issues.

tony_2018

Hated that and the Honda version.

94 accord typeR

one thing is for certain: Honda IS Building Turbo I4 from a Ohio plant. YES that is Factory Turbo engines. i think that the turbo I4's will be available in the US soon. Honda is investing over 300 million to building these new engines. not cars.

tony_2018

I just hope the plant does not make any mistakes, or else Honda will have them built in japan and shipped.

junkyard racer

Car and Driver just put the nails in the coffin for the R that has been discussed.

2016 Honda Civic Type R: 165+mph Vmax, More Details Released ? News ? Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

-though at the end of the article, they do make note we will get a 'R of our own'.

DaveSi677

Hahahaha don't hold your breath... you might pass out before you find out the Type-R ain't coming!

K5^

Focus RS is all we're going to have.

m_shake

So did consumers lol

the_racerx

junkyard racer

And the Golf R