Before that, however, the Japanese firm will reveal a 'concept' performance Civic at the Geneva motor show in early March.
As yet there are no further official details on the Type-R, though in order to make its presence felt in the marketplace it will need at least 240bhp, which will probably mean employing either the 2-litre or even the 2.4-litre four from the Accord.
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