本田思域TypeR在美国上市刚刚一年，本田就计划推出新车型了。最近谍照记者在欧洲道路上拍到了车身轻度伪装的高性能改款车。虽然记者认为这只是一辆改款车，但很多人并不这么认为。首先，2015年上市的思域入门级车型并未进行改款。而思域TypeR不会比标准版更早进行改款。另外，该车的车身绝大部分都没有进行伪装，只是前后脸被遮挡。虽然看起来与现行版有点不同，但很可能是更高性能版本。去年10月，有报道称，本田将推出价格更低的TypeR。这意味着本田将推出更高性能掀背车。与福特福克斯相比，思域的功率低了44马力。不要指望本田会推出功率更强，搭配全轮驱动系统的车型。现在，本田思域TypeR仍将保留现行版外观和动力输出。这台2.0升涡轮增压引擎功率228千瓦/306马力，扭矩399牛米，搭配六速手动变速器。2018款车型在美国市场售价（包括895美元运费）35595美元（约合人民币23.78万元）。

 

Honda Civic Type R Facelift Spied – But What Is It Hiding?

The Honda Civic Type R has only been on the market for a year in the U.S., but already it appears to be getting a makeover. Honda engineers were caught testing the lightly camouflaged hot hatchback on public roads in Europe. Though our spy photographers suggest that it could be just a facelift, we're not so sure.

 

For one, it's too early. The base Civic – which has been available since late 2015 – hasn't even received a makeover. We doubt the Type R would be quicker to the punch than its entry-level sibling. The other telling sign is that most of the body goes uncovered, only the front fascia and rear valance are under wraps. Yes, it does look a bit different compared to the current model, but we think it could be an even hotter version. Here's why.

 

Back in October, we reported that a cheaper Type R was coming. That means Honda could offer the hot hatchback in more than one flavor. When compared to the Focus RS, the Civic is down 44 horses on the Ford and comes in a front-wheel-drive configuration exclusively. Don't bet your life savings on a more-powerful, all-wheel-drive iteration, but it's fun to dream.

 

For now, the Honda Civic Type R maintains its current look and power output. The same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 306 horsepower (228 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (399 Newton-meters) of torque is found underhood, paired to a six-speed manual transmission. The 2018 model now starts at $35,595, including the $895 destination charge.