Sporty: Can Honda's Civic Type R change perception of the brand?

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Priced from £46,995, the Honda Civic Type R is the people's supercar

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The cockpit interior is fairly stripped out minimalist and race-track inspired. It feels incredibly well engineered

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It is powered by an efficient 329 hp 2-litre, four-cylinder VTEC turbocharged petrol engine

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Official fuel economy is an ambitious 34.4 mpg with CO2 emissions of 186 g/km

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It's a mainstream Civic hatchback with added rocket boosters

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The Honda Type R is a real fast and furious boy-racer hot -hatch and a great drive

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There's even a narrow strip of lights on the top of the 10.2-inch dashboard display

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Lamborghini Huracan STO Time Chaser_111100—the numbers spell “60” in binary code

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Advice: Motorists could save up to £65 each year by paying their annual car insurance premium in a single lump sum

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